Piz Vadret, Mountain summit in Grisons, Switzerland
Piz Vadret is a mountain summit in the Albula Alps reaching 3,229 meters in elevation within Graubunden. The Vadret da Grialetsch glacier sits at the base of its north face.
The mountain served as a key geographical landmark for local communities in the valleys of Champagna, Muragl, and Prüna. It has long guided travelers and residents through the Rhaetian Alps region.
The name Piz Vadret comes from Romansh and refers to geographical features of this region in Graubunden. Mountain names here often describe landmarks that local people have known for generations.
Climbers can access the area via the funicular at Muottas Muragl station, with routes varying in difficulty depending on season and weather. Conditions change significantly and proper preparation is necessary.
The peak stands as one of the highest elevations north of Piz Kesch and shapes the landscape of the northern Albula Alps. Its position makes it a distinctive point in this mountain range.
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