Glacier Experience Diavolezza

Walk on a glacier

Walking on a glacier and experiencing this world of ice up close requires expertise. For that reason, it should really only be attempted by people who have lots of experience of hiking in the high Alps. But if you aren’t such an expert, don’t worry: “average” hikers can go onto the glacier safely under the guidance of the Bergsteigerschule Pontresina (mountaineering school).

The glacier hike starts at the Berghaus Diavolezza. Then you go down the steep slope from the lateral moraine to the Pers Glacier. When you are standing on the Pers Glacier, you will be standing below Piz Palü. The sun terrace of the Berghaus has a great view of Piz Palü, but the view from below is simply breathtaking. The view here, encompassing this stony labyrinth and the four-thousand-metre peak Piz Bernina is indescribable. On a short round tour on the eternal ice, the mountain guide will give you an insight into the glacier world. The Glacier Experience Trail takes you back to the Berghaus Diavolezza.

From July to October

The glaciers and climate change

The VR Glacier Experience visitor centre at the Diavolezza valley station explores climate change using the Morteratsch Glacier as an example. There are four virtual tours that cover the water resources in and around the Morteratsch Glacier, the water balance, the flora and fauna, and the MortAlive project, which aims to slow the retreat of the glacier by artificially adding snow. Entry is free of charge.