Bellavista

Bellavista is a mountain summit on the Italy-Switzerland border in Grisons, rising to 3,922 meters with four distinct peaks along its ridge. The massif sits within the Eastern Alps and presents climbers with a technically demanding alpine route.

The first ascent took place in 1868 when Emil Burckhardt and Hans Grass reached the summit, marking the opening of this alpine terrain to climbers. Since then, the mountain has become an established destination for those seeking technical climbing experience.

The name Bellavista reflects the multilingual tradition of this border zone, where Italian and Swiss Alpine culture meet. Visitors find this blend visible in local signage and in conversations with climbers from both sides of the mountains.

Climbers reach the summit via a snow arete traverse and can start from Bernina railway stations or mountain huts in the area. Proper equipment, experience with snow and ice, and an early morning start are essential for this alpine route.

The mountain features four separate summits with varying heights, from the main peak at 3,921 meters to the lower Northeast summit at 3,798 meters. These multiple peaks make the route technically interesting and offer different objectives for experienced climbers.

Location: Grisons

Elevation above the sea: 3,922 m

Part of: Italy–Switzerland border

GPS coordinates: 46.37372,9.93230

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05