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Ski route from Splügen to Piz Tambo (ZS)

Medium
9.7 km
3:30 h
2168 mhd
355 mhd
Aufstieg Piz Tambo
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Piz Tambo
Challenging ski route on the legendary Piz Tambo. The route should not be underestimated and requires alpine equipment. Depending on conditions, there are difficult sections.
Technique
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Highest Point  3279 m
Lowest Point  1461 m
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Start
Alpetli (Splügen)
Destination
Alpetli (Splügen)
Coordinates
46.550247, 9.32112

Details

Description

Take the gondola (ski touring ticket) up to Tanatzhöhi. Then over the piste to Bodmenstafel. From there take the lift to Alpetli. Then the first gentle ascent east of Alpetlistock to point 2381. First slightly south then north to the ridge below Lattenhorn, and steeply to the border ridge. Then on the Italian side southwards towards a small lake and up to the ski depot at approx. point 3095. Then on foot over the steep and narrow slope and over the summit ridge to the summit. Depending on conditions, the summit ridge can be icy and exposed. Alpine equipment such as ice axe, crampons, rope, etc. is required. The descent follows the ascent route.

Hidden Gem

Places to eat in the Splügen Tambo ski area.

Safety Note

Traversing routes in alpine terrain requires good physical fitness, thorough preparation and technical skills in mountaineering. The use of the described routes is at your own risk. For safe mountain sports, Viamala Tourism recommends training under expert supervision or a guided ski tour led by qualified mountain guides.



  • Plan your route carefully in advance!

  • Check the avalanche situation and weather conditions on the day before and shortly before the start (on site)!

  • Check your safety equipment and your gear before starting


Any liability claims of any kind against Viamala Tourism and the authors are excluded.

Equipment

Ski touring equipment


Alpine equipment



  • crampons

  • ice axe

  • if necessary climbing harness

  • if necessary rope

  • etc.


Safety equipment



  • avalanche transceiver (functional)

  • probe

  • shovel

  • if necessary air bag


First aid kit


Mobile phone


Personal equipment

Directions

Tanatzhöhi gondola - piste descent to Bodmastafel - Alpetli chairlift ascent - Grossboda - around Alpetlistock to point 2381 - direction ridge below Lattenhorn - Italian side below ridge to point 3095 (ski depot) - on foot over the ridge to the summit

Directions

Public Transport

Splügen is accessible by PostAuto. The bus stop is located directly at the mountain railways. Further information can be found on the SBB website: www.sbb.ch.

Travel Information

Coming from the north and south on the A13, exit at "Splügen". The mountain railway station is very close. Plan your arrival with the Google route planner.

Parking

Parking spaces directly at the Splügen Tambo mountain railways.

Waypoints

Valley restaurant Bergbahnen Splügen (oua_611520289_image)
Restaurant Viamala
Valley restaurant Bergbahnen Splügen
The valley restaurant is located directly at the valley station. This is the meeting point for a Tambo coffee with croissants, lunch and, of course, the open end for après-ski.
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Mountain restaurant Bergbahnen Splügen (oua_611519763_image)
Restaurant Viamala
Mountain restaurant Bergbahnen Splügen
The mountain restaurant is located right next to the mountain station, at Tanatzhöhi at 2,144 metres above sea level. A marvellous sun terrace invites you to linger.
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