
Biancograt on Piz Bernina
Climb the Biancograt with a mountain guide and reach the highest summit in the Eastern Alps via the famous Stairway to Heaven.
1 guest
3 days
advanced
June to August
€1800
Overview
This is no ordinary high-alpine tour. It is one of the longest and most beautiful routes I offer in the Eastern Alps and a must for every ambitious mountaineer. With around 1600 vertical metres of ascent, several interesting climbing sections and plenty of mixed terrain that varies depending on the conditions, the ridge presents a genuine challenge. The Biancograt is known as the “Stairway to Heaven” for good reason. Its breathtaking views and technical demands make this tour an unforgettable experience. On the third and final day, we traverse all three summits of Piz Palü—another highlight and the perfect conclusion to the tour. This is an alpine adventure that will challenge you and reward you with incredible experiences.

Tour Requirements
beginner
intermediate
advanced
For this tour, you need a good level of fitness for a total tour duration of up to 12 hours.
You should also be able to move confidently through blocky terrain and easy climbing up to UIAA grade III, mostly grade II. Experience and confidence using crampons, including on bare ice and steeper sections, are essential. The ascent from the Tschierva Hut to the summit involves around 1650 vertical metres, and you should allow approximately 9–12 hours to reach the Rifugio Marco e Rosa. If you are unsure whether this tour is suitable for you, we can complete a preparation tour so that I can assess your ability. Possible options include the Wilde Leck East Ridge or the Großvenediger North Ridge.
Fitness
Technique
Experience

Tour Programme
We meet at the car park in Pontresina and begin our tour with the ascent to the Tschierva Hut. Mountain bikes can be rented in Pontresina for around €20, making the long and relatively flat first section of the approach more enjoyable. The bikes can be returned at the Hotel Restaurant Roseg at the end of the flat section, from where it takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach the hut. The following day, we set off early, as a long and demanding day lies ahead. We first climb towards the Furcula Privilusa across firn slopes and easy rock sections. Climbing at UIAA grades II and III then takes us past the “Shark’s Tooth” and to the beginning of the impressive snow ridge that gives the route its famous character. Depending on the conditions, we may encounter a narrow, exposed firn ridge or sections of climbing on bare ice. After completing this passage, we reach Piz Bianco. The challenge is not over yet: the ascent to Piz Bernina requires further concentrated climbing that is never extremely difficult but remains highly exposed. The descent demands full concentration once again and follows the Spallagrat to the Marco e Rosa Hut. On the third day, we cross the Bellavista Terrace and the Spinas Ridge before traversing all three summits of Piz Palü and returning to the upper station of the Diavolezza cable car. This magnificent tour is the perfect continuation after the Piz Bernina traverse. The Diavolezza cable car and the scenic Rhaetian Railway then take us back to Pontresina, where our journey began.
Meeting Point
Start:
End:
The stated meeting point, start time, and end time should be understood as an initial suggestion. Before the tour, we will coordinate individually and adapt everything to the current conditions — and, whenever possible, arrange to travel together.
Available Dates & Booking
The tour runs with a minimum of 1 participants. A maximum of 1 people can join.
If none of the available dates suit you or all dates are already fully booked, simply send me an individual enquiry by email or WhatsApp.
Payment is made by invoice after the tour.
Price
€1800
What's included
Planning and guiding by a certified mountain and ski guide
Any required rental equipment
What's not included
Accommodation for you and your mountain guide
Any cable car and lift pass costs for you and your mountain guide
The mountain guide’s expenses
Price
€1800
What's included
Planning and guiding by a certified mountain and ski guide
Any required rental equipment
What's not included
Accommodation for you and your mountain guide
Any cable car and lift pass costs for you and your mountain guide
The mountain guide’s expenses

What My Guests Say
Not Sure If This Tour Is Right for You?
It is especially important to me that the tour suits you — both in terms of your fitness and your experience. So if you are unsure, feel free to get in touch.
In a short phone call, we can find out together whether this tour is the right choice for you. This creates the best foundation for a safe and successful mountain experience.
Booking & Cancellation
Please note that a tour becomes binding once it has been confirmed by both parties. In the event of a short-notice cancellation, I reserve the right to charge a percentage of the guiding fee as a cancellation fee. Detailed information can be found in my cancellation policy. As a rule, payment is made by invoice after the tour.
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