Munt Buffalora

Medium

3.2 km

2:00 h

660 mhd

8 mhd

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A popular ski summit that is easy to reach and lies on the border of the national park.

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Highest Point 2627 m

Lowest Point 1962 m

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Start

PostBus stop ‘Buffalora P10’

Destination

PostBus stop ‘Buffalora P10’

Coordinates

46.648281, 10.267226

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Description

The ski tour to the Munt Buffalora is an ideal ski tour for beginners and leads over gentle alpine paths and hilly terrain along the national park border to the summit (2627m). On reaching the summit, an impressive mountain panorama opens up, offering a view of the unspoilt national park and the Bernina group.

Sicherheitshinweis

The ski tour to Munt Buffalora is categorised as L (easy) by the Swiss Alpine Club.

Your safety comes first!

Tours in the winter mountains harbour risks. You are responsible for your own safety when travelling off the secured pistes and paths. This requires sound training and appropriate equipment, including avalanche emergency equipment. Find out about the weather and avalanche risk before every tour.

The tour has been assessed in favourable weather conditions, the current weather conditions and weather forecasts must be taken into account before starting the tour.

Emergency call:

144 Emergency call, first aid I 1414 Mountain rescue REGA I 112 International emergency call

Climbing routes in alpine terrain requires a good level of fitness, serious preparation and technical knowledge of mountain sports. Climbing the routes described is at your own risk. Training under expert supervision is recommended for safe mountaineering. All content is compiled with the greatest possible care. Tourismus Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair AG (TESSVM) and the authors assume no liability for the topicality, correctness and completeness of the information provided. Liability claims of any kind against TESSVM and the authors are excluded. It is also advisable to check the daily avalanche bulletin: slf.ch

Ausrüstung

Ski touring equipment, safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel), crampons and ice axe first aid kit, provisions

Directions

From the Buffalora inn (1967 m), head southwards to Alp Buffalora (2032 m). There you take the alpine path that leads to the alpine hut (2195 m) on the ridge of Buffalora. The trail then heads westwards over steeper slopes and the terrace of the former iron mines (Minieras da Fier) until you reach the ridge of Munt Buffalora. From there, head southwards to the northern summit. The descent follows the same route as the ascent.

Directions

Public Transport

With the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, from the Upper Engadine or Scuol) hourly to Zernez.

Then take PostBus route 90.811 from Zernez to Buffalora P10.

Anreise Information

From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car transport through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or over the Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadine on H27 and on the H28 in the direction of Val Müstair.

From the east: via Landeck / Austria in the direction of Mals and then on the H28 in the direction of Zernez.

From the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders-Martina) in the direction of Mals and then on the H28 in the direction of Zernez.

Parking

Limited number of parking spaces available.

Waypoints

Restaurant Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Buffalora mountains guesthouse

Sunny location, directly at the Swiss National Park 1968 m.a.s.l.

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