Piz Surgonda 3196 m above sea level

Simple
5.5 km
2:50 h
956 mhd
23 mhd
Piz Surgonda 3196 m ü.M. (oua_38320263_image)
Piz Surgonda 3196 m ü.M. (oua_38320267_image)

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Piz Surgonda 3196 m ü.M. (oua_38320270_image)
Frequently visited double summit with remarkable views and enjoyable descents. The rather steep NW slope of the Fuorcla Traunter Ovas requires some caution (30° over 100 m).
Technique /6
Fitness 2/6
Highest Point  3161 m
Lowest Point  2204 m
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Start
Julier Hospiz (2284 m above sea level)
Destination
Piz Surgonda (3196 m above sea level)
Coordinates
46.469988, 9.717301

Details

Description

From Chamanna Jenatsch:


From Chamanna Jenatsch (2652 m) towards Fuorcla d'Agnel up to 2850 m, where you turn sharply left and ascend a rather steep diagonal to Fuorcla Traunter Ovas (3024 m). From here, slightly south to the east summit (3196 m) or west summit (3193 m) of Piz Surgondas. Time: 2 hrs.


Descent: following the ascent route or into Val Bever


From Alp Giüglia:


From Alp Giüglia (2215 m) on the Julier Pass road north into Valletta da Giüglia up to point 2543. Here northwest past Fuorcla Alva (2791 m) to point 2912 at the start of the southern ridge of Piz Surgonda. Follow this ridge up to just below the subpeak 3160, then veer left crossing the southwest slope to the east summit (3196 m) of Piz Surgonda. Time: 3.5 hrs.


Descent: along the ascent route or to La Veduta.


From La Veduta:


From La Veduta (Julier Hospiz) on the Julier Pass road (2237.9 m) north over the ridge and then gently upwards through a little-known small valley in the map, called Val d'Immez in the Engadin, up to Fuorcla Alva (2791 m). Further northwest to point 2912 and up the southern ridge of the subpeak, finally over its southwest slope to the east summit (3196 m) of Piz Surgonda. 3.5 hrs.


Descent: the broad landscape offers several options. Generally following the ascent routes or directly south into Val d'Agnel.

Hidden Gem

After the route, refresh yourself in one of the cozy restaurants in Bivio.

Safety Note

Ski routes – ascents and descents – are mostly undertaken off marked pistes. Neither the authors of the route descriptions nor those responsible for this communication accept any liability for dangers.


We expressly point out that all ski routes described here are done at your own risk.

Please observe the current avalanche bulletin

Directions

Ascent: Julier Hospiz (2284 m above sea level) - Val d'Agnel

Directions

Public Transport

By Rhaetian Railway from Chur to Tiefencastel. Then by PostBus to Bivio. Or by PostBus to Julier Hospiz.

Travel Information

By car to Julier Hospiz or with Taxi Jäger, tel. +41 79 408 08 08, jaegertrans@bluewin.ch


Route riders can now reach the Julier Pass by bus.
Please reserve at https://schneetourenbus.ch/strecken/bivio-julierpass/

Responsible for this content: Tourismus Val Surses Savognin Bivio AG.

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