5-day Bernina “Haute Route” hut-to-hut ski tour with Piz Palü climb

Join me on this 5-day Bernina “Haute Route” unique hut-to-hut ski tour, crossing the Bernina Massif and climbing to the summit of Piz Palü (3901m), enjoying spectacular descents.

In 5 days, we will traverse the Bernina, surrounding the Piz Bernina (4,049m), the only 4000-meter peak of the Eastern Alps. The ascent of the Piz Palü is accompanied by the wild beauty of the Bernina and a magnificent backdrop scenery. Beautiful huts and exciting ski slopes complete this great ski touring trip.

The Piz Bernina forms the border between the Swiss canton of Graubünden and the Italian region of Lombardy. One of the most beautiful glacier mountains in the massif is undoubtedly the Piz Palü, towering at just over 3901 m above the Diavolezza mountain hut, admired every year by a multitude of tourists, who can easily reach the mountain railway.

Bear in mind you need to be able to ski comfortably on diverse terrain and on all snow conditions, up to 35 degrees. You need to dominate the ascent, switchbacks and previous ski touring experience, able to climb up to 1.300 Hm, with descents of up to 1700 meters.

You also need to be able to to walk up on the mountain for about 8 hours, and sure-footedness for short summit ascents with crampons. For the ascent to Piz Palü you also need a good head for heights.

The ski crossing Bernina is a hut-to-hut ski tou. We will be statying at cozy and simple mountain huts, located in a spectacular setting and with excellent food, but note the refuges have no shower facilities, as the water shortage in winter is huge.

So, are you in for this great ski tour in the Bernina Massif? Just check the dates below and book your place! Come join me for an amazing ski tour.