The highest mountains of the Bernina Mountains
The highest peaks of the Eastern Alps
The Bernina mountain range is the highest mountain range of the entire Eastern Alps. There is one 4,000 m and then several higher mountains of 3,900 m+. This mountain range is also one of the most glaciated in the Eastern Alps. You will have the most beautiful views of the highest peaks from the beautiful place of Diavolezza or from the adjacent lower peaks. So let's take a look at the highest peaks of the Bernina Mountains.
Piz Bernina (4,049 m)
The highest peak of the Eastern Alps
Piz Bernina (4,049 m) is the mountain of many. For one thing, it is the highest mountain in the Eastern Alps. At the same time, it is also the only 4,000-meter peak in the Eastern Alps. The summit is climbed from both the Swiss and Italian sides. From the Swiss side, follow the Biancograt ridge. From Italy then through Rifugio Marco e Rosa hut. continue reading
Piz Zupò (3996 m)
The second highest peak of the Bernina mountain range
Piz Zupò (3,996m) is the second highest mountain of the Bernina mountain range. From a classic view from Diavolezza, it's kind of in the background. The view is rather dominated by the white peak of Bellavista (3,922m). The classic ascent to the summit leads from the saddle of Fuorcla dal Zupò (3,846m) continue reading
Bellavista (3,922m)
A mountain with several peaks
Bellavista is a massif with four important peaks: Bellavista Ostgipfel (3,799m), Bellavista Mittelgipfel Ost (3,888m), Bellavista Mittelgipfel West (3,890m) and Bellavista Hauptgipfel (3,922m). The entire ridge lies on the Swiss-Italian border. The ridge is therefore popular among climbers. The well-known Morteratsch glacier, the third most important in the Eastern Alps, flows from the mountain . continue reading
Piz Palü (3,905m)
A mountain with an amazing north face
Piz Palü (3,905m) is one of the most interesting mountains in the Bernina mountain range (just as high as, for example, the well-known Ortler). Especially its northern face furrowed by icefalls. With a little imagination it looks a bit like Lhotse in Nepal. This classic view of Piz Palü is from the Diavolezza cable car station. In terms of height, it is the seventh highest mountain in this mountain range. continue reading
Piz Cambrena (3606 m)
Peak above Lake Bianco
Piz Cambrena (3,606m) is the highest peak in the east of the massif, but compared to the neighboring peak Piz Palü (3,905m) it looks more like a crumb. It is one of the peaks rising above the mighty Pers glacier. The best view of this peak is from Lake Bianco below the Bernina Pass continue reading
