Piz Vadret

Piz Vadret rises to an elevation of 3,229 meters within the Albula Alps, featuring the Vadret da Grialetsch glacier at the base of its north face.

The mountain has served as a primary geographical marker in the Western Rhaetian Alps, guiding local communities through the valleys of Champagna, Muragl, and Prüna.

The name Piz Vadret reflects the Romansh language heritage of the Graubünden region, where mountain names often describe geographical characteristics of the peaks.

Climbers can access Piz Vadret through the funicular station at Muottas Muragl, with routes varying in difficulty across different seasons and weather conditions.

The mountain maintains a prominence of 659 meters, standing as the highest peak of the Albula Alps north of Piz Kesch, with coordinates at 46°41′13.4″N and 9°57′45.5″E.

Location: Grisons

Elevation above the sea: 3,229 m

GPS coordinates: 46.68702,9.96269

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:57