Piz Badile, Granite mountain summit in Val Bregaglia, Switzerland.
Piz Badile is a granite mountain summit in Val Bregaglia that rises to 3,305 meters (10,843 feet), defined by a near-vertical north face of solid rock between Switzerland and Italy. The south side offers a different climbing approach, with several mountain huts serving as bases for mountaineers.
The first ascent took place in 1867 when W.A.B. Coolidge reached the summit with guides François and Henri Devouassoud via the south face. Since then, the peak has become an important climbing destination in the region.
The name comes from the mountain's shape, as locals call it the shovel peak because of how its ridge looks from down in the valley.
The main access points are three mountain huts: Giannetti hut at 2,534 meters (8,313 feet), Sasc Furä hut at 1,904 meters (6,247 feet), and Sciora hut at 2,118 meters (6,948 feet). Climbers should choose their base hut depending on the route they plan to take and their experience level.
The north face belongs to an elite group recognized as one of the six major north faces of the Alps. This distinction makes it a destination for experienced climbers seeking out the most celebrated rock faces in Europe.
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