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Bernina / Engadine

Piz Bernina Biancograt & Piz Palü

The ‘stairway to heaven’ to the only 4,000er of the Eastern Alps – combined with the Palü traverse.

At 4,049 metres, Piz Bernina is not only the highest but the only 4,000-metre peak in the Eastern Alps. Superb mixed terrain and the striking snow crest of the Biancograt make it a dream mountain. The Biancograt is also known as the ‘stairway to heaven’ and is surely one of the most beautiful ridges in the Alps.

A classic high-alpine tour requiring good fitness, technique, sure-footedness and excellent weather and conditions – especially for the traverse from the Swiss to the Italian summit. Combined with the traverse of Piz Palü via the Fortezza ridge, it makes for three dream days.

Demands & experience

Technique
Stamina
Scenery
Piz Bernina Biancograt & Piz Palü

Location

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