This high-Alpine glacier tour leads up to a unique viewpoint in the middle of the Bernina Massif. From the Diavolezza, you climb down onto the Pers glacier, cross it, and then climb up to the Gemsfreiheit (3186 m a.s.l.). From there, the tour leads past the foot of the Piz Palü to Fuorcla Trovat and back to the Diavolezza.

• Hiking time: approximately 6 hours
• Level of difficulty: medium, for practised mountain climbers without technical Alpine knowledge

Equipment:

• High mountain or hiking shoes with a good tread
• Rain or wind protection jacket
• Sun glasses, sun cream, and head cover
• Gloves
• Harness
• Trekking poles or pickaxe
• Crampons & screw-gate karabiners
• Food and drink

More information:
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Climbing high peaks in the Alps is not like being on a walking tour and requires a knowledge of basic climbing techniques. A range of training courses is offered at different levels to acquire this knowledge.

• Basic
  Getting to know the basic techniques of climbing, securing, and abseiling.
• Advanced
  Climbing knowledge is extended, with initial trials in the top-rope position. At the same time, this level also tackles multi pitch (up to 3 rope lengths).
• Clean Climbing
  A real challenge! At this level, you learn how to secure your own route, as well as to create standing points and intermediate protection between climbers.

More information:
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High-altitude tours over glaciers and summit ridges are a memorable experience with like-minded people. They require good physical condition and mountain experience. For the following tours, it is absolutely essential to be able to use crampons with confidence. It is obligatory for participants without experience to attend an ice course first.

• Piz Kesch 3417 m
• Piz Chapütschin 3386 m
• Piz Glüschaint 3594 m
• Piz Morteratsch 3751 m
• Piz Palü 3901 m
• Piz Palü 3901 m Piz Bernina 4049 m (in 2 days)

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Stand above the imposing Pers glacier and gaze at the ice wilderness of the Bernina. Anyone who wants to climb toward the famous Bernina basin from the East, can do so along a stretch of an exciting path over the western flank of the Piz Canbrena. M10-size bolts indicate the new route, whose name is so promising. The "Diavolezza Express" is secured along its entire length, can be tackled in a day, and offers alpine professionals varied climbing training: rock surfaces with a good grip, and at cooler temperatures challenging mixed climbing with ice and snow passages.

• Level of difficulty: 12 SL in the range 5+/6- (with snow and ice, M5+)
• Ascent from Diavolezza: 4-5 hours to the summit
• Accessible: Mid June - mid October

Guided tours:
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More information:

Bergsteigerschule Pontresina
Via Maistra 163 
7504 Pontresina
Tel. +41 81 842 82 82
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