Alpinism
For summiteers and climbing kings
The majestic mountains of the Engadin with its many three-thousand-meter peaks and the only four-thousand-meter peak in the Eastern Alps, the Piz Bernina, offer summit experiences of the highest order. In addition to impressive tours to the incomparable mountain peaks, mountaineers and climbers will find many other challenges here that will make the heart of an alpinist beat faster. Experienced and less experienced summiteers alike will get their money's worth with us: discover the wide range of exciting, comfortable, easy and tricky routes directly on the rock, on via ferratas or on the eternal ice.
via ferratas
It's hard to breathe, your arms are burning and there's air under your feet - lots of air. Would you like to conquer a rock face but have little or no climbing experience? Then we recommend our four via ferratas, all of which are in the Pontresina region. Or you can start by practicing in one of the two rope parks in the Engadin.
Intermediate
Via ferrata Piz Trovat I
300 meters elevation gain, 500 steps, 600 meters of wire ropes, and an airy suspension bridge. An incredible scenery of ice and rock accompanies you!
319 m
1:30 h
273 hm
0 hm
Difficult
Via ferrata Piz Trovat II
300 meters of elevation gain, 500 steps, 600 meters of wire ropes, an airy rope bridge, and a 35-meter-long zip line. An incredible scenery of ice and rock accompanies you!
318 m
2:0 h
269 hm
0 hm
Intermediate
La Resgia via ferrata
Climbing fun for everyone directly in Pontresina.
338 m
1:30 h
269 hm
0 hm
Difficult
Languard via ferrata
Short but sharp is the Languard via ferrata.
132 m
45 m
74 hm
0 hm
climbing gardens
Climbing enthusiasts will find a variety of well-equipped climbing gardens and sport climbing routes in the Engadine and the neighboring southern valleys of Bergell and Puschlav. There are more than two dozen climbing areas, new routes are constantly being added and old ones are being renovated. There is an active climbing and bouldering scene in the valley that wants to make climbing as safe as possible for everyone. Nevertheless, everyone is and remains responsible for themselves when climbing. If you still want to tackle the rock with professional guidance, the Pontresina mountaineering school offers many outdoor activities.
Climbing in the great outdoors
The climbing garden is located on the south side between the valley stations of the Diavolezza and Lagalb cableways. It is the largest in the Engadin and offers routes for all abilities. Thanks to its altitude (2,200 metres), temperatures remain pleasant even at the height of summer.
Climbing in the face of Piz Bernina or Piz Palü, that's what the climbing garden near Morteratsch has to offer. It is also easily accessible and has many very easy and well-secured routes that are suitable for beginners, but also offer athletic challenges for cracks.
At Serlas Parc, climbing is possible all year round and even when it's raining. The climbing hall in S-chanf offers not only climbing walls but also an area for bouldering, a mini bowling alley and a pizzeria. Ideal for your first climbing attempts.
The first pitons were driven into the rock here in the 1950s. It was in this idyllically situated climbing garden, with its view of Lake Sils, that sport climbing in the Engadin began. Most of the routes are tailored to advanced and expert climbers. There are also many places here that are suitable for bouldering.
The Albigna reservoir is accessible by a small cable car and is surrounded by spectacular granite walls. The climbing opportunities here are almost endless, from well-equipped sport climbing routes to alpine tours where you have to secure yourself. The rock pinnacle ‘La Fiamma’ is famous. The area is located in Bergell and can be reached on a day trip from the Engadin.
In addition to the normal route (with rope, axe and crampons), there are also climbing routes up what is arguably the most beautiful snow and ice mountain in the world. The line over the Piz Palü east pillar offers great granite climbing with an icy summit ascent.
