Granite dreams in Albigna - Piz dal Päl, Balzet & Fiamma

• Procedure and meeting place

  Our starting point is the Albigna hut, from where we embark on a variety of tours to Piz dal Päl, Balzet and the iconic Fiamma. The approach leads us through an impressive alpine landscape, past glaciers and turquoise-coloured reservoirs.

  • Meeting place

    10 am Albigna cable car valley station

    We meet in the morning in Pranzaira at the valley station of the Albigna cable car. After the equipment check, we take the cable car up together and start our ascent to the Albigna hut.

  • Day 1 - Approach and Piz dal Päl

    5b, 5SL

    From the mountain station, we climb up to the hut in around an hour, deposit our equipment and set off straight away on our first tour on the Piz dal Päl. The climbing in solid granite offers perfect slabs, cracks and marvellous views. An ideal start to familiarise ourselves with the climbing.

  • Day 2 - Balzet

    4b, 9SL

    After breakfast, we head to Balzet, a striking granite wall not far from the hut. Varied multi-pitch routes with perfect rock and alpine ambience await us here. The way back leads us over gentle granite slabs back to the hut, where we end the day in a cosy atmosphere.

  • Day 3 - Fiamma

    max. 5c, 10SL

    Finally, we head to the landmark of Bregaglia - the Fiamma. The famous, needle-shaped rock peak offers a short but impressive climb with a unique photo opportunity at the summit. After the tour, we descend to the mountain station and take the railway back down to the valley.

  • Conclusion

    approx. 3 p.m. Albigna cable car valley station

    Back in the valley, we say goodbye to each other and set off on our individual journeys home, with many impressive images in our minds that will leave us with memories of our experiences for a long time to come.

• Requirements

  • Safe climbing on the second ascent in difficulty levels up to 5b
  • Experience in multi-pitch climbing an advantage
  • Good physical condition for daily tours with up to 500 metres ascent/descent and 4-6 hours climbing time
  • Sure-footedness and a head for heights in alpine terrain

• Price and services

  • CHF 1670.-
  • Rope team with 2 guests per mountain guide.
  • Including overnight stay in a hut with half board
  • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
  • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

• Material and equipment

  • For this tour you need the following material from this PDF.

Impressions: Climbing Albigna