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Piz Alv

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Located between Val da Fain and Val Minor, Piz Alv offers sweeping views around the Bernina Pass.

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Distance 7.8 km

3:00 h

921 m

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2,973 m

2,051 m

From Bernina Suot, follow the alpine path through Val da Fain to Platta. Then ascend via the Ova da la Val da Fain, following the side stream eastwards to point 2582. Continue over the ridge to the summit.

The descent follows the ascent route. Only in safe conditions can you ski down the steep north-western slopes (30-35° over 100 m) from P. 2748 directly to the valley floor of the Val da Fain.

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Engadin & St. Moritz

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Engadin Tourismus AG

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PD moderate

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moderate

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2,973 m

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2,051 m

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The ski and snowshoe routes are to be understood as general directions. Depending on the conditions, ascent and descent routes may have to be adapted. No guarantee can be given for the correctness, completeness and up-to-dateness of the information.

The practice of ski touring in open terrain is at your own risk. Every ski tourer is strongly advised to prepare thoroughly, plan their route and obtain up-to-date information on the snow and avalanche situation. Avalanche report and snow information: www.slf.ch

No liability is accepted for accidents resulting from the use of the published information and route details.

In case of doubt, accompaniment by an experienced mountain guide is strongly recommended: www.govertical-mountainguides.ch

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Bus stop Bernina Suot, train station
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Parking Diavolezza, Pontresina

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2'794'616E 1'146'871N

46.444903, 9.971713

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46°26'41.7"N 9°58'18.2"E

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32T 574636 5143939

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Complete safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, avalanche shovel, avalanche probe, cell phone) and knowledge of correct handling are essential.

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Difficulty

PD moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

7.8 km

Duration

3:00 h

Ascent

921 m

Highest point

2,973 m

Lowest point

2,051 m

Public-transport-friendly Linear route Scenic High-altitude ski tour

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