Piz Lunghin

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Tour data

11.09km

1,798 - 2,753m

Distance

911hm

908hm

Ascent

04:00h

Duration

Bregaglia Engadin Turismo

Brief description: Ski touring route from Maloja, past Lake Lunghin to Piz Lunghin, from where you have a beautiful view on the Engadin lakes.
Difficulty: difficult
Rating: Technique

Fitness

Landscape

Experience
Starting point: Maloja
Route: Capolago hamlet
0.0 km

Inn waterfall
1.5 km

Pass Lunghin (2,645 m)saddle
4.8 km

Piz Lunghin (2,780 m)peak
5.5 km

Inn waterfall
9.5 km

Capolago hamlet
11.0 km
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Description: From the car park in Maloja Capolago or Maloja Posta, follow the summer trail to Lake Lunghin. From the lake, head west-southwest to the Lunghin Pass.
From the pass, continue southeast to a saddle (you may have to leave your skis here). Then over a steep step to the summit ridge and from there, depending on the conditions, over the ridge which becomes steep at the end or the last metres through the very steep north slope to the summit (2780m).
Downhill as ascent.
Highest point: 2,753 m
Endpoint: Maloja
Exposition
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
Equipment: Equipment can be rented from the local sports shop "Giacometti Sport, Maloja
Tips: If you have any doubts, never trust existing tracks; they are no guarantee of avalanche safety.
Check the avalanche transceiver before every ascent/descent.
Bring a backpack with snow shovel, avalanche probe and first aid kit.
Be aware of possible weather changes.
Never "ride" alone! Always watch each other and be ready to react!
Respect wildlife rest areas!
Parking: Parking Maloja Capolago, Maloja Posta