Wildly romantic and original – the Diavolezza & Lagalb welcomes its visitors in an unvarnished and therefore all the more beautiful way. Whether climbing on the rocks or the Via Ferrata, hiking on narrow mountain paths or skiing on and off the slopes: sporting challenges and a 360° dream panorama make the heart of every nature lover and active holidaymaker beat faster.
Berghaus Diavolezza
Eating well in view of Piz Palü and the Bernina Group
Mountain restaurant Lagalb
Enjoyment with a view of the Lago Bianco, across the Puschlav and into the Valtellina
Restaurant Lagalb Talstation (valley station)
Small and simple self-service restaurant with sun terrace and view of the ski slope
VR Bistro Diavolezza
Small bistro at the exhibition «VR Glacier Experience» at the valley station Diavolezza
The legends surrounding them may be spooky, but for piste heroes, freeriders and "ski tourers" the snow-covered slopes of the Diavolezza and its mystical neighbor Lagalb are paradise on earth. Simple? Perhaps not quite the right description of the Diavolezza-Lagalb region. "Challenging" is more accurate. This panoramic winter area is a true El Dorado for connoisseurs and advanced skiers.
The long slopes are marked red or black and some of them cover more than 800 metres of altitude. The Minor slope is particularly tricky, with an 86% gradient making it the steepest prepared slope in Graubünden. For a less adrenaline-fuelled but more romantic experience, try the fairytale night-time descents in the wintery full moonlight of the ‘Glüna Plaina’ (Rhaeto-Romanic for ‘full moon’).
The Diavolezza-Lagalb area is the starting point for numerous ski tours. If you want to warm up for more ambitious tours but still experience the full magic of powder skiing, then the Diavolezza Challenge should be at the top of your ‘to tour’ list. The classic freeride tour to Val d'Arlas is the most beautiful of all ski tours. The adventure begins at the Diavolezza Firn and leads over the Sass Queder into the steep basin of the Val Arlas. Thanks to the east, north and west exposure, your own personal dream line in the deep snow is revealed here, whatever the position of the sun!
Piz Palü (3900m) is also a dream for ski tourers. The descent down the western flank of the Diavolezza is followed by an easy ascent to the Cambrena-Brüchen, then along a good track through a crevasse zone to the ski depot. Crampons should be used here not only for the slope to the eastern summit, but also for the exposed ridge to the main summit. In perfect conditions, a day trip, but an overnight stay at the Berghaus Diavolezza and an early start with a headlamp is recommended.
Beginners and advanced skiers alike love the short ski tour to Gemsfreiheit, which scores with a fabulous glacier panorama and a long descent. From the Diavolezza mountain station, the route first descends to the Persgletscher, then over to the Fortezzagrat. After a leisurely ascent of around 2 hours, you will reach the Gemsfreiheit (3186 m) and can look forward to the 1300-metre descent towards the Restaurant Morteratsch.
Powder madness in a spectacular setting: The Diavolezza-Lagalb region is a dream come true for freeriders. The terrain is full of variety, with immaculate deep-snow fields and tricky powder slopes that challenge skiers to jump over windswept rocks and wide bands of cornice snow. The 1000-metre couloir, a dream run of superlatives, is particularly spectacular, leading from Gianda Persa down to the Morteratsch Glacier. And talking of superlatives: Switzerland's longest glacier descent also starts at the Diavolezza mountain station. Finally, an insider tip: the La Rösa firn snow descent from the Lagalb mountain station to the La Motta customs house in Valposchiavo.
While the wild Diavolezza is a star among the sports mountains in winter, it also seduces nature-loving active holidaymakers in summer with top-class experiences: climbing, glacier hiking or summiting - there is hardly an alpine adventure that is not waiting for you on its slopes.
You don't have to be a mountaineer or a master climber to happily dance around three-thousand-meter peaks. Sure-footed hikers can also enjoy a summit tour if they choose the marked trails to Munt Pers or Sass Queder. Also suitable for families, these easy tours start at the Diavolezza mountain station - so a comfortable cable car ride to the starting point is guaranteed.
Difficult
Bernina Trek classic (7 stages)
The high alpine Bernina Trek from Madulain through the Albula region to the Puschlav is one of the most impressive long-distance hikes in Graubünden
135.23 km
44:0 h
6186 hm
6862 hm
Easy
Diavolezza - Munt Pers
A well-developed but narrow mountain path leads from the Diavolezza mountain station to the Munt Pers.
3.88 km
1:35 h
240 hm
240 hm
Easy
Diavolezza - Sass Queder
Hike to the highest barbecue site in Europe
1.55 km
35 m
123 hm
123 hm
Intermediate
Diavolezza - Lej da Diavolezza
From the Diavolezza mountain station, past the Lej da Diavolezza, down to the Diavolezza valley station.
6.19 km
2:5 h
32 hm
932 hm
Difficult
53 Bernina Route
Hike once around the majestic Piz Bernina.
120.30 km
45:5 h
6504 hm
6520 hm
Mountain climbing – very close to the rock or on a via ferrata – combines nature experiences and thrills in a unique way. The climbing and mountaineering tours in the Diavolezza region take you to lofty heights and guarantee challenges and euphoria!
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
Difficult
Senda dal Diavel
The Senda dal Diavel offers an incredibly beautiful ascent with numerous via ferrata-like passages to Munt Pers, where you are suddenly greeted with a view of the "Ballroom of the Alps".
6.79 km
4:0 h
1157 hm
266 hm
The awe-inspiring north face of Piz Palü (3900 m) exerts a thrilling fascination on climbing summiteers. Even the normal route involves narrow firn ridges, huge crevasse zones and steep slopes. It's best to start your mountain adventure by spending the night in the Diavolezza mountain hut, so that you can start the ascent in the dark hours of the morning. A narrow hiking trail leads you to the Persgletscher, where the rope team is formed. From the mountain shoulder, you can enjoy a magnificent view to the south into the Valposchiavo and the Eastern Alps, before you first reach the eastern summit and then the main summit. The descent follows the ascent route.
This route to the summit of Piz Cambrena is a real all-rounder: while mountaineers practise alpine rock climbing here in summer, they can hone their skills in challenging mixed climbing in snow and ice. The difficulty is rated as 12 SL in the range 5+ / 6- and in snow and ice with M5+. Designed as a training ground for aspiring north face climbers, the Diavolezza Express is secured along its entire length, mostly with M10 bolts, but is only suitable for experienced and technically skilled mountaineers. The approach is from the Berghaus Diavolezza to the Persgletscher in the direction of Piz Palü, where the Cambrena west face rises up to the left at the start of the crevasse zone. The descent is via the Arlasgrat.
The devil is often in the details, and in the Diavolezza region, he often has a name. This climb to Munt Pers, marked white-blue-white and classified as a T5, is called the ‘Devil's Path’. From the valley station, marked trails lead towards the northeast ridge of Munt Pers. A stone signpost indicates the options of direct access or a detour via Lej da las Collinas. Both routes will take you to the northeast ridge and finally to the summit. The necessary climbing is mostly easy, but the terrain is partially exposed and often without a path. Safety equipment has been installed at particularly exposed points, but be careful: there is a risk of slipping, especially on the rocky scree!
The Lagalb has a new children's paradise. In keeping with the challenge for the "grown-ups", the little ones can complete their own Club 8848 challenge with play elements and with the help of the children's carousel.
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The free visitor centre in the Diavolezza valley station invites you to travel back in time.
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The "Sass Queder" barbecue invites visitors to enjoy a grill party at over 3000 metres above sea level.
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From the Diavolezza valley station on an exciting journey through the high alpine adventure region.
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Mountain railway tickets in summer