Climbing tour | Piz Badile north edge with mountain guide

The north ridge on Piz Badile is an alpine classic par excellence - 1000 metres of the finest granite, enjoyable climbing in a perfect line and an experience that should not be missed in any climber's life.

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Piz Badile

The northern edge of Piz Badile is an alpine classic and quite rightly so: this elegant line stretches 1,000 metres through compact, grippy granite to the shapely summit. Harmonious, exposed, embedded in a breathtaking backdrop. Anyone who climbs here immediately understands why this tour is at the top of many people's wish list.

The climbing is consistently enjoyable and flowing. Fine slabs, grippy cracks and perfectly structured rock make every pitch a real experience. Technically, the route remains in the moderate range (up to 5a), but requires solid basic fitness, alpine flair and a good dose of stamina.

This tour is more than just an impressive climb: it is an overall experience in the midst of a magnificent landscape. A day that lingers and granite that is addictive.

  • Procedure and meeting place

    • Day 1 - Meeting point and ascent to the hut

      1400 metres altitude

      300 Hm

      11.00 a.m. Bondo

      We meet in the village of Bondo. Arrival possible by public transport or your own car, parking available at the Sasc Furä hut car park.

      Meeting point: 11.00 am Bondo

      We then set off from Bondo on the hut ascent through the green Val Bondasca to the Sasc Furä hut and enjoy the uniqueness of Bergell.

      In the evening, we plan tomorrow's tour together and enjoy a delicious dinner.

    • Day 2 - Badile north ridge

      1300m

      800

      5a

      8-10h

      On the climbing day itself, we set off early - in the light of our headlamps, we leave the last trees behind us and climb over slabs and boulders to the start. Then the adventure begins: pitch after pitch we follow the clear line of the north edge - always with breathtaking views down into the valley and of the surrounding mountain peaks. Once at the top, we take a break and enjoy the view.

      The descent follows the normal route. This again requires concentration and surefootedness and should not be underestimated, but our mountain guides will lead you safely to the Rifugio Gianetti, where we will spend the second night.

      As we toast the successful tour, we can already take a look at the surrounding rock faces and plan together which (smaller) tour we can do on the third day. Dinner with the classic primi and secondi, as it should be in Italy, strengthens us for the next day.

    • Day 3 - Climbing around the Rifugio Gianetti and descent into the valley

      approx. 200 hm

      1400 metres altitude

      17:00 Bondo

      On the third day, we have various climbing options around the hut at our disposal. We can plan together the evening before which route we want to climb in the morning.

      After the climb, we fortify ourselves again in the hut and tackle the descent. The hiking trail leads from the alpine landscape through different vegetation zones back down to the valley.

      From Bagni del Masino, a taxi takes us back to Bondo.

  • Requirements

    • You are proficient in belaying during multi-pitch routes and are experienced in this handling
    • You can climb up to the 5th degree (5a).
    • Stamina for an ascent of 1400 metres on Saturday and a climbing tour of 5-7 hours plus descent on Sunday.

  • Price and performance

    • CHF 1490.-
    • Rope team with 2 guests per mountain guide.
    • Including accommodation costs with half board
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Excluding travel costs, any train tickets, personal consumption.

  • Material and equipment

    • For this tour you need the following material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.
    • Pack light! We carry our luggage with us for the entire tour.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form. 

Impressions: Piz Badile north face

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Here you will find the organisation of our tours as a guideline. If you are unsure which level suits you best, feel free to get in touch - We can help you!

Technics

Technology 1 - for beginners

Easy tours, suitable for beginners. The terrain is easy and moderate. No previous mountaineering experience is necessary.

High toursExperience in hiking and walking in pathless terrain. No previous knowledge of mountaineering necessary.

Technique 2 - Leisurely tours

Easy to slightly challenging tours with short, steeper sections that we master together and with coaching. You are ready for this level after a basic or taster course.

High toursYou know the basics of using ice axes and crampons. There are easy scrambling sections up to 1° difficulty.

Technique 3 - Medium tours

Medium-difficulty tours with short, technical sections that are easy to do with some previous experience. You have already done a few tours and feel confident with your equipment and technique.

High toursYou have practice walking with ice axe and crampons. There are scrambling sections up to the 2nd level of difficulty.

Technique 4 - First big tours

Challenging tours with longer, steeper passages that require a good level of experience and skill. We secure these sections with ropes and coach you through difficult sections. Suitable for adventure-seekers with solid basic training.

High toursYou have experience with ice axes and crampons and you can move efficiently on easy rocky terrain. There are scrambling sections up to the 3rd level of difficulty.

Technique 5 - Grand tours

Very demanding tours, with technical passages that require a good level of experience and skill. These are secured, but smooth, rapid progress is required. For experienced climbers with plenty of experience and a thirst for adventure.

High toursYou have extensive experience with ice axes and crampons. You move efficiently and safely in alpine terrain. Climbing routes up to the 4th level of difficulty.

Endurance

Endurance 1 - Easy tours

Easy tours with plenty of time to take a break and enjoy.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 500 - 800 metres per day, 
  • Pace: approx. 250 - 300 m / h.
Endurance 2 - Leisurely tours

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Medium tours

Longer tours at a steady, fluid pace. A solid basic level of fitness is required here.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 1200 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 4 - First big tours

Long and challenging tours at a brisk but constant pace. Ideal for active sports enthusiasts.

  • Elevation gain: up to 1500 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 5 - Long tours

Very long tours with more than 1500 metres in altitude per day. Requires very good fitness and stamina.

  • Elevation metres: 1500 m + per day
  • Pace: approx. 400 m / h.

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