Via Ferratas, Climbing Gardens & Rope Park

Should the visitor enjoy vertical climbing, then the via ferratas and climbing gardens around Pontresina provide beautiful routes and athletic challenges for ambitious climbers as well as for beginners and children. There is also a large rope park in the Town. And, there are also some boulders near Morteratsch to negotiate. No matter where climbing and scrambling is undertaken, the visitor will be rewarded with spectacular views of majestic mountains, glaciers, pristine woodland and valleys.

Via Ferratas in Pontresina

Via Ferratas enable an easy and safe method of experiencing the fascination of the climbing sport. The routes are secured with continuous steel cables, have fixed ladders, pins or clamps as climbing accessories. Pontresina boasts four Via Ferratas, for beginners and experienced sportsmen, leading to lofty heights.

Two of these (La Resgia and Languard) can be combined together and are close to the Town. The other two (Piz Trovat I and II) are accessible from the Diavolezza. The levels of difficulty of the individual Via Ferratas vary considerably. Visitors are advised to be well informed or hire a mountain guide. And, always plan sufficient time for the expedition.

La Resgia und Languard

The access to the Via Ferrata La Resgia is situated at the end of Pontresina near the Hotel Palü (towards the Bernina Pass on the left side of the valley), and it terminates in an idyllic alpine meadow where it is possible to scent alpine flowers and hear marmots calling. Highlights are the "Adlerhorst", where it becomes extremely steep, and the "Spinnen-Netz" (Spiders’ Web). The level of difficulty is medium. The descent is via the hiking trail through the woodland or with the Alp Languard Chairlift. This and the mountain restaurant are approx. 15 minutes uphill from the end point. Beginners are recommended to undertake this Via Ferrata with a mountain guide.

The Languard Via Ferrata is an alternative, quasi extension of the La Resgia Via Ferrata and leads to an elevation slightly above the Alp Languard Mountain Restaurant. It is 74 metres high , relatively short, but includes overhanging climbs and airy crossings (difficulty level: ‘difficult’). Should the visitors intend to attempt such a challenge, they should follow the hiking trail towards the Alp Languard after leaving the La Resgia Via Ferrata to find the signpost on the right hand indicating the way to the Languard Via Ferrata.

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Piz Trovat I und II

Piz Trovat (3146 m) is an impressive rock tower with two Via Ferratas on it with a panoramic glacial view. It is around 20 minutes’ walk from the Diavolezza Mountain Station (2978 m) to the starting off point. At first, both the Via Ferratas follow the same route. The junction between the two is about halfway up, just before the Rope Bridge. The high alpine surroundings are really something special. The view of the glacial world of the Piz Palü is breath-taking in the truest sense of the word. Climbers should enough time for pauses, and they should be aware of sudden changes in the weather. Please be aware, that the Via Ferratas may be closed depending on weather conditions and the danger situation. Beginners are recommended to hire a mountain guide.

The Piz Trovat I is rated of medium difficulty. It is the technically easiest Via Ferrata of the Region, but its high altitude should not be underestimated.

The Piz Trovat II, on the other hand is considered a very difficult Via Ferrata and is really only suitable for experienced climbers.

Climbing gardens in Pontresina

Free climbing in dreamlike surroundings. In Pontresina, visitors will discover a variety of well-maintained climbing gardens. There are two large and well-known climbing garden at Morteratsch and on the Bernina Pass, and there are also several routes on the Alp Languard above the Town. There are also numerous climbing and bouldering areas in the Region, including the famous granite towers of the Bergell to the climbing hall in S-chanf and the Valposchiavo. A detailed climbing guide is available in the mountain-sports’ businesses in Pontresina.

The Languard Climbing Garden

The Languard Climbing Garden is situated on the same rock face as the Languard Via Ferrata. These are relatively short and easy routes and are well suited for climbing training with children. Please be aware of the hazard of falling rocks, especially in the Spring when the Ibexes (Capricorns) are in the area.

The Climbing Garden at Morteratsch

Climbing in front of the Piz Bernina and the Piz Palü. At the entrance to the Val Morteratsch, an idyllic and well-secured climbing garden extends on the right. Many of the routes are relatively easy and ideal for beginners and children, but experts will also find athletic challenges against the backdrop of the glacier.

The Climbing Garden of the Piz Alv - Lagalb

This is a sunshine exposed climbing garden located at the base of the Piz Alv near the Pontresina Lagalb Railway. It is the largest in the Engadin and provides routes of all levels of difficulty. Asa result of altitude on the Bernina Pass (at 2,200 metres), the temperatures are pleasant for climbing even in Midsummer.

The Pontresina Rope Park

Here, there are rope bridges, rope slides, balance beams and more. Balancing and climbing skills are required in the Pontresina Rope Park. And, even the fear of heights of climbers put to the test. The spacious facility with a barbecue area and kiosk is located in a the Larch Woodland not far from the Railway Station and the Pontresina Sports Arena. Climbers are advised to wear sturdy clothing and shoes with good soles. The course is suitable for children aged 4 and over.

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Pontresina Mountaineering School

Safely to the summit and back down to the valley. The team at the Pontresina Mountaineering School includes highly trained mountain guides who know the current conditions in the Bernina Glaciers Adventure Region very well.