Piz Bernina is the highest peak in the canton of Graubünden. It stands out due to its almost freestanding position and thus also offers a unique panoramic view from the summit.
Piz Bernina – Mount Everest of the Engadine
Piz Bernina, standing tall at 4,049 meters and often referred to as the “King of Mountains” holds the distinction of being the four thousand meter peak, in the Eastern Alps. Dubbed as the Mount Everest of Engadin it was once deemed unconquerable until Johann Wilhelm Fortunat Coaz undertook an expedition in 1850 to ascend its summit – a remarkable feat.
His journal entry recounts the occasion; “By 6.00, in the evening we found ourselves atop this majestic peak standing on untouched ground at the pinnacle of the canton. Emotions ran within us as our eyes eagerly surveyed the expanse stretching to distant horizons with myriad mountain peaks rising steeply from glistening glacial expanses. We stood in awe and reverence before this mountain realm.”
The highest mountain in the canton of Graubünden dominates the landscape and offers mountaineers an impressive panoramic view. The Chamanna da Tschierva and Chamanna da Boval serve as starting points for tours. To the north of Piz Bernina, the Morteratsch and Tschierva glaciers stretch out majestically.
Piz Bernina is usually climbed from Diavolezza on the Bernina Pass or from Pontresina via Tschiervahütte and Biancograt. On the first ascent, the route from Bernina Suot through the labyrinth of the Morteratsch glacier and over the east ridge was chosen, which is no longer common today.
The hike from Pontresina train station to the Tschierva hut takes 3 hours. You can also take a horse-drawn carriage for the first part of the route to the Hotel Roseggletscher.
The Piz Bernina ascent requires a very good level of fitness, serious preparation and technical knowledge of mountain sports. It is recommended to do this accompanied by a mountain guide.
Video Piz Bernina (4.049m) via Biancograt
The ascent was via the majestic Biancograt, the descent via the Spallagrat…
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Video Piz Bernina 4049m I Hochtour via Biancograt
Der Biancograt, auch die Himmelsleiter genannt, ist einer der schönsten Schneegrate der Alpen…
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