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Bernina Trek classic: stage 4 Silvaplana-Chamanna da Tschierva

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  • View from the Fuorcla Surlej with the Bernina range
    View from the Fuorcla Surlej with the Bernina range
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Be inspired by the impressive nature on display during this stage
moderate
Distance 14.5 km
4:50 h
663 m
779 m
2,754 m
1,865 m
Indulge in the fascinating glacial world between Il Chapütschin, Piz Roseg and Piz Bernina. But first we take the Corvatsch cable car up to the middle station and follow a good path to Fuorcla Surlej. Now follows the steep descent to the Roseg Gletscher Restaurant before the ascent begins on the other side of the river to the Chamanna Tschierva. The Chamanna Tschierva is the starting point for the tour over the well-known Bianco ridge to the Piz Bernina, the only 4000-metre peak in the Canton of Grisons and the Eastern Alps.

If you want a bit of adventure, follow the hiking trail from Fuorcla Surlej in the direction of the Coaz Hut and descend to Alp Margun at point 2569. A little way towards Lej Vadret, a trail branches off to the left. Following the white markings, you come to the Tyrolienne, which takes you to the other side of the river. From there up onto the hiking trail. Across the moraine of the Vadret da Tschierva you finally reach the Chamanna da Tschierva.

 

More information 
Engadin St. Moritz Tourismus AG
Via Maistra 1
CH-7500 St. Moritz
Phone: +41 81 830 00 01 
E-mail: allegra@engadin.ch 
Internet: www.engadin.ch 

 

Booking 
Chamanna Coaz
Phone +41 81 842 62 78 
E-mail: info@coaz.ch 
Internet: bernina-trek.ch (in German only)

Author’s recommendation

Glacier trail: the circular trail takes you to lakes, giant's cauldrons and a glacier mouth in the impressive scenery of the Bernina mountains. Suitable for families with children who will enjoy this spectacular nature experience. Surefootedness required! Walking time: approx. 1 h
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Engadin St. Moritz
Update: January 23, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,754 m
Lowest point
1,865 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Asphalt 0.03%Dirt road 0.02%Forested/wild trail 15.78%Path 59.18%Lift/cableway 18.25%Unknown 6.72%
Asphalt
0 km
Dirt road
0 km
Forested/wild trail
2.3 km
Path
8.6 km
Lift/cableway
2.6 km
Unknown
1 km
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Safety information

Excellent mobile reception throughout this stage.

Those who prefer to avoid the zipline can take the path that leads to the Restaurant Roseg Gletscher and cross the bridge (+ 1 hour).

Tips and hints

Accommodation
Chamanna da Tschierva
Phone: +41 81 842 63 91 
E-mail: tschierva@sac-bernina.ch 
Internet: www.tschierva.ch (in German only)

As there is often still a lot of snow at the beginning of June and most SAC huts are no longer staffed at the end of October, the best time to complete the Bernina Trek is from the end of June to the beginning of October.

Start

Chamanna Coaz (1,864 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'782'454E 1'147'588N
DD
46.454771, 9.813795
DMS
46°27'17.2"N 9°48'49.7"E
UTM
32T 562495 5144899
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Destination

Chamanna da Tschierva

Turn-by-turn directions

Silvaplana - Fuorcla Surlej - Val Roseg - Chamanna da Tschierva

Note

Wildlife refuge Schinellas,Val Verda, Crap Alv: December 20 - April 30
all notes on protected areas

Public transport

train time table: www.sbb.ch 

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'782'454E 1'147'588N
DD
46.454771, 9.813795
DMS
46°27'17.2"N 9°48'49.7"E
UTM
32T 562495 5144899
w3w 
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Peter Kellenberger
July 26, 2020 · Community
Tolle Tour vor der Kulisse der Gletscherbergen.
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When did you do this route? July 16, 2020
Photo: Peter Kellenberger, Community

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
14.5 km
Duration
4:50 h
Ascent
663 m
Descent
779 m
Highest point
2,754 m
Lowest point
1,865 m
Multi-stage route Scenic Refreshment stops available Geological highlights

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