From the Bergün cable cars over Piz Darlux

Medium

8 km

3:00 h

795 mhd

710 mhd

Von den Bergbahnen Bergün über den Piz Darlux (oua_64368771_image)

Von den Bergbahnen Bergün über den Piz Darlux (oua_64368113_0070df7_profile)

Ideal access, but only under safe conditions. Please note the opening times of the Bergün sports lifts. After the season ends, there are occasional special rides for ski tourers.

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Plan this tour

Technique

Fitness

Highest Point 2636 m

Lowest Point 1947 m

Best Season

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Start

Darlux valley station / Bergün

Destination

Keschhütte

Coordinates

46.624714, 9.795299

Details

Description

From Bergün / Bravuogn with the Darlux cable cars to the mountain station (approx. 2580 m). Short ascent east onto the north ridge of Piz Darlux (2641 m). Continue to the saddle (approx. 2600 m) between Piz Darlux and Tschimas da Tisch. Here steep descent into the large high basin of Murtel dla Muotta and onwards north below point 2470 on the northwest ridge of Piz Fregslas to Lena-Secha (point 2232). Keeping direction past point 2280, you reach the Val Plazbi down to the bridge (approx. 1975 m) crossing the Ava da Plazbi. Short ascent to Alp digl Chants (1999 m), then descent along the alp path to point 1951. Here begins the hut ascent. Through sparse larch forest eastwards over the moraine ridge of Schegvel to point 2283. Over the flattening at the foot of the north face of Kesch Pitschen east into the small valley of the Ava da Salect. Following this stream to point 2518 (marking poles) and into the small lake basin immediately southwest of the hut, which you reach by going left around it.

Route description by Vital Eggenberger / SAC tour portal

Safety Note

The route should only be done under good conditions.

Equipment

Equipment:

Ski helmet
Sports goggles
Sunglasses
2 pairs of gloves: light, breathable and windproof for the ascent, regular ski gloves for the descent
Neck scarf
Head covering (under the helmet) with moisture transport
Clothing in multi-layer principle with moisture transport
Light water- and windproof ski jacket
Additional warm jacket
Long, warm technical socks (if applicable insoles) and a spare pair
Light water- and windproof ski touring pants
20-28 liter (touring) backpack
Lip care (SPF 30+)
Sufficient provisions and drinking water
First-aid kit with blister plasters
Blister plasters
Bivouac sack/survival bag
Rescue blanket
Headlamp
Pocket knife
Signal whistle
Mobile phone
Cash
Navigation device/map and compass
Emergency contact details
Identification card

Technical equipment

Ski touring boots
Touring bindings matching the ski boots
Skins suitable for the touring skis
Skis
(Telescopic) ski poles
Avalanche equipment: transceiver, probe, shovel
Crampons
Rescue equipment for glacier crevasse rescue
Mountaineering harness
Light ice axe
Rope suitable for mountaineering
Avalanche airbag backpack

This equipment list does not claim to be complete and serves only as a suggestion for what should be packed.

For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on the proper use and maintenance of your equipment.

Please ensure that your equipment complies with local laws and does not contain prohibited items.

Directions

Public Transport

Bergün is easily accessible by the Rhaetian Railway.

Here is the timetable: https://www.sbb.ch/de

The local bus runs to the valley station of the Bergün sports lifts.

Bergün local bus timetable

Travel Information

Bergün is accessible in winter by car via Thusis and Tiefencastel. The Albula Pass is closed from Bergün in winter.

Parking

At the valley station of the Bergün sports lifts, there is a large paid parking lot available.

Waypoints

Nature reserve Bergün Filisur

Kesch-Ducan region

Between the Porchabella glacier at the foot of the imposing Piz Kesch and the Kesch hut lies a constantly changing glacier forefield. It fascinates through its silence, rocks and the dynamics of the water.

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Mountain Hut Bergün Filisur

Kesch-Hut SAC

Culinary delights on the Kesch hut SAC 2'625 m above sea level.

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The Porchabella Glacier and the Kesch Hut around 1900.

Leisure/Service Bergün Filisur

Energieweg 08: Eisschmelze und dreiste Hirten

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Leisure/Service Bergün Filisur

Porchabella 6: Camilla und Camille

The escape from the Ständehaus zu Klosters with subsequent confusion of Elis about Appolonia, Camilla and Camille.

Travelling radio play Porchabella

- Bird of Freedom: In eight listening experiences you will learn what happened here 300 years ago on the hike from Chants up to the Porchabella Glacier?!

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Leisure/Service Bergün Filisur

Porchabella 5: Im Keller vom Ständehaus

Appolonia Cleric falls silent and becomes Camilla.

Travelling radio play Porchabella

- Bird of Freedom: In eight listening experiences you will learn what happened here 300 years ago on the hike from Chants up to the Porchabella Glacier?!

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Leisure/Service Bergün Filisur

Porchabella 8: Porchabella

Camilla calls, and the called ones come up.

Travelling radio play Porchabella

- Bird of Freedom: In eight listening experiences you will learn what happened here 300 years ago on the hike from Chants up to the Porchabella Glacier?!

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Porchabella 2: Der Wind dreht sich

What did Elis actually lose on the glacier? Where does it come from?

Travelling radio play Porchabella

- Bird of Freedom:In eight listening experiences you will learn what happened here 300 years ago on the hike from Chants up to the Porchabella Glacier?!

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