Piz Trovat, Alpine summit in Grisons, Switzerland
Piz Trovat is a 3,145 m summit of the Bernina Range in the Grisons, Switzerland, rising south of Val Bernina near the Pers Glacier. Its neighbours are Sass Queder to the north and Munt Pers to the northwest. The summit is reached by a via ferrata with two variants, rated C and E, the first via ferrata in the Engadin.
The via ferrata on Piz Trovat is the first in the Engadin. It has two variants of different difficulty, rated C and E, and is reached in about 20 to 30 minutes from the Diavolezza cable car station at 2973 m. The summit stands at 3145 m above sea level.
Local mountain guides from Pontresina maintain climbing routes and share knowledge of alpine safety techniques with visitors throughout the climbing season.
The routes are accessible year-round but require climbing experience and proper equipment for safe ascents and descents. It is wise to plan with local mountain guides or check current conditions before visiting.
The via ferrata, the first in the Engadin, has two variants rated C and E; the easier one is reached from the Diavolezza cable-car station at 2973 m in about 20 to 30 minutes. The summit stands at 3145 m, close to the Persgletscher and the neighbouring Munt Pers (3206 m).
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