Sassal Mason, Mountain summit in Grisons, Switzerland
Description
Sassal Mason is a mountain summit in the Bernina Range that reaches 3,032 meters in height. From this peak, you can see the Lago Bianco and the Bernina Pass road spread out below in the alpine landscape.
History
The mountain formed through geological processes that shaped the alpine landscape over millions of years. In the 19th century, geologists studied the mineral and rock formations found in this area.
Culture
The mountain stands at the intersection of three linguistic regions, where local residents communicate in Swiss-German, Italian, and the ancient Romansh language.
Practical
Hiking trails lead from Pontresina to the Sassal Mason mountain hotel at 2,355 meters, where you can stay overnight and eat. The hotel serves as a good base for exploring the surrounding peaks and valleys.
Did you know?
The peak sits in a location where you can watch red Bernina Express trains pass through the alpine valley below. This railway line connects the valley communities with the high mountain passes.
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Bernina railway line
2.2 km
Albula Railway
2.2 km
Morteratsch Glacier
6.7 km
Lago Bianco
1.6 km
Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes
2.2 km
Bellavista
6.5 km
Piz Lagalb
4.7 km
Cambrena Glacier
1.5 km
Pers Glacier
4.4 km
Palü Glacier
3.9 km
Munt Pers 3207 m
5.8 km
South dam of Lago Bianco
1.3 km
Piz Cambrena
2.8 km
Piz Trovat
3.8 km
Sass Queder
3.9 km
Piz Varuna
4.5 km
Giardino dei Ghiacciai
4.2 km
Piz Alv
6.7 km
Piz Campasc
2.5 km
San Carlo Borromeo parish church
6.4 km
Corn da Mürasciola
6.6 km
Piz Arlas
2.4 km
Piz Spinas
4.8 km
Sfazù
5 km
Obere Berninabachbrücke
4 km
Acqua da Pila viaduct
2.7 km
Aino Mill, sawmill, blacksmith
6.7 km
Untere Berninabachbrücke
4.9 km
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