Alpine Giganten - Biancograt-Bernina und Ostgart-Palü

The Alpine Giants Tour offers mountaineers the opportunity to climb two of the most impressive peaks in the Swiss Alps. The journey begins in Pontresina, a picturesque mountain village that serves as the starting point for numerous alpine adventures. From there, you will make your way to the Tschierva Hut, where you will spend one night to prepare for the challenge ahead.

The next morning, you will set off and follow the path to the Bianco Ridge, a striking rock formation that marks the entrance to the Bianco Ridge. The Bianco ridge is one of the most famous and challenging ridges in the Alps. During the climb, you will have to prove your climbing skills and endurance to master the rocky passages up to III+ (UIAA). The firn species over the Soganante Himmelsleiter extends over a beautiful stretch. The gradient can have up to 50 ridges and clear ice in places. The last part is therefore often secured with ice screws. The ridge is not to be underestimated, contains some free climbing steles and mentally demands a good bit. During the ridge tour, it goes over several rocks and abseiling points. The last climbing sections on the Bernina via the so-called Heifischfin are often icy and require free climbing without belay options. The reward for this, however, is the summit success on the Bernina, the highest peak in the Eastern Alps, which offers a breathtaking panoramic view in good weather, of course.

From the Bernina, you will continue your tour and cross the impressive La Spedla, another important peak in the region. The descent over the Spalla ridge is also not to be underestimated, includes another firn ridge and climbing sections up to II (UIAA) as well as some abseiling points. After a challenging descent, you will reach the Marc e Rosa hut, where you will spend one night.

The next part of the tour takes you over the east ridge of Piz Palü, a majestic mountain massif known for technical climbing passages up to the Ilten Grat. The ascent requires concentration, skill and experience in alpine climbing. Once you reach the summit of Piz Palü, you can enjoy the moment of triumph and admire the spectacular views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers.

After the summit experience, you will start with the descent via the Diavolezza cable car, which will allow you a pleasant and relaxed return to the valley station. From there, you can take the train back to Pontresina and carry the memories of this unforgettable alpine expedition with you.

Day 1: Pontresina - TschiervaHut

Day 2: Tschierva Hut - Bianco Ridge - Bernina - La Spedla - Marc e Rosa Hut

Day 3: Marc e Rosa Hut - Piz Palü East Ridge - Piz Palü - Descent via the Diavolezza Railway