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Mountain · St. Moritz, Grisões
Diavolezza
Mountain pass in the Bernina massif, with a cable car up to 2,978 m and views of Piz Bernina, Piz Palü and the Pers and Morteratsch glaciers. Open year-round.
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About Diavolezza
Diavolezza is a mountain pass in the Bernina massif, above the valley of the Passo del Bernina. The cable car departs from the Bernina Diavolezza station at 2,096 m and reaches the upper station at 2,978 m in about 7 minutes.
From the terrace you can see Piz Bernina, Piz Palü and the Pers and Morteratsch glaciers; Pers is a branch of the Morteratsch. At the top there is a restaurant and the Berghaus Diavolezza, a mountain hotel with rooms and dormitories.
The Glacier Experience trail is a waymarked circuit of about 1 h 30 min from the upper station, featuring polished rock and moraines near the Pers glacier. Walking on the glacier is only allowed with a guide, as on outings from the Pontresina mountaineering school. From June to October, two via ferratas climb Piz Trovat.
The cable car operates year-round, with short breaks, and is wheelchair accessible. The valley station houses an interactive exhibition about glacier melt and the climate. Check operating times before you go up, because the weather changes quickly at altitude.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day, including the ascent, the terrace and the Glacier Experience trail.
Best time
On a clear day, in the morning. The cable car runs in summer and winter; in the European winter, from December to April, the area is a ski zone.
How to get there
Bernina Diavolezza station is on the Bernina line, about 30 minutes by train from St. Moritz, with the cable car base next to it. By car, it is on the road to the Passo del Bernina.
Tip
Combine it with Morteratsch: those with a guide can descend from Diavolezza over the glacier; those without can take the trail from Morteratsch station, two stops earlier.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Diavolezza
What is the altitude of Diavolezza?
The cable car's upper station is at 2,978 m.
What can you see from Diavolezza?
Piz Bernina, Piz Palü and the Pers and Morteratsch glaciers, when the weather is clear.
Can you walk on the glacier from Diavolezza?
Only with a guide. Without a guide, the Glacier Experience trail passes near the Pers glacier, on the outside.
How to reach Diavolezza by train?
On the Bernina line to Bernina Diavolezza station, next to the cable car base.