Piz Bernina 4048m and Piz Palü 3899m, the best-known traverse in the Engadin

• Procedure and meeting place

  Day 1, Wednesday 19 July 2023
  Meeting place Tschierva Hut 1600 hrs, can be discussed with Julian.

  From Pontresina, you climb independently to the Tschierva hut. The trail leads easily through the Val Roseg up to the hut. The trail is signposted and not demanding, approx. 2.5h.

  You will meet Julian, Bergschaft mountain guide, at the hut. Julian is very emphatic, he is very conscious about getting to know you and is happy to respond to your needs.

  Day 2, Thursday 20 July 2023
  After the morning meal and before sunrise, we take the alpine hiking trail and the via ferrata up to Fuorcla Prievlusa. The scrambling and climbing begins, always with our goal for the day in sight. Via the Bianco ridge, the ascent takes us to Piz Bianco and then to Piz Bernina, another 4000-metre peak and the easternmost in the Alps to boot. The atmosphere is breathtaking and the scenery extremely beautiful.

  The descent is considerably shorter and the Marco e Rosa Hut soon reached. The hut is at the foot of Piz Bernina and not far from the Bellavista terrace.

  Day 3, Friday 21 July 2023
  Just like the day before, the day starts early. Our goal for the day, the crossing of Piz Palü, is via the Bellavista terrace. Nomen is omen, so we enjoy the magnificent view and continue climbing towards Piz Palü. The ridge becomes increasingly narrower and the air a little thinner again, but despite everything we reach the summit full of joy.
  After a well-deserved break, we descend over the glacier towards Diavolezza, with the help of the Diavolezza mountain railway, down to the Bernina Pass.

• Requirements

  • You have already gained experience on alpine tours and can climb up to 4 degrees in mountain boots.
  • Walking on crampons is no problem for you and you have already gained some experience with them.
  • You feel comfortable in exposed terrain and have already climbed a few ridges.

  Take your time and give us a call, we will be happy to discuss the requirements together.
  Julian Kölliker - +41 79 346 20 36

• Group size

  This tour can only be done with one guest per mountain guide.

• Price and performance

  • CHF 1700 for three days on the mountain with mountain guide
  • Including planning and implementation with mountain guide
  • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.
  • Excluding accommodation costs, approx. 80.- CHF per night with half board.

• Material and equipment

  • We have for you a detailed packing list with packing tips compiled.
  • For this tour you need the following material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.

Impressions: Piz Bernina 4048m and Piz Palü 3899m, the most famous crossing in the Engadin