Val da Fain - Fuorcla Pischa - Paradis Hut
The hike starts easily, by taking the bus or train to Bernina Diavolezza.
difficult
13.4 km
5:05 h
864 m
1,119 m
From Bernina Diavolezza walk a short distance along the pass road before an gravel road turns off to the right towards the bridge and continues on the other side into the Val da Fain. The Val da Fain is famous for its wonderful Alpine flowers, and practically every square metre is inhabited by marmots. After a good half-hour, the trail forks off. You now follow a steep zigzag path across Alpine meadows and past marmot burrows to the rocky terrain of the Giand'Albris. After traversing the slope via the narrow path, the route, which is secured by ropes, takes you in the direction of Fuorcla Pischa. You will have earned a rest after all this exertion, and during your break you might spot an ibex on the rocks. There is a good chance that you will, because Piz Albris is home to one of the biggest ibex colony in Switzerland. The route continues across scree and over Fuorcla Pischa. Towards the middle of Crasta Languard, the road branches off to the left. After traversing the corrie, the trail descends steeply to Lej Languard. From here, it is only 30 minutes to the Paradise hut, where delicious cakes await you. These should give you sufficient energy to tackle the descent to Pontresina. Remember to discover Pontresina's Ibex Paradise. www.pontresina.ch/ibex-paradise
More information
Engadin St. Moritz Tourismus AG
Via San Gian 30
CH-7500 St. Moritz
Phone: +41 81 830 00 01
E-mail: allegra@engadin.ch
Internet: www.engadin.ch
More information
Engadin St. Moritz Tourismus AG
Via San Gian 30
CH-7500 St. Moritz
Phone: +41 81 830 00 01
E-mail: allegra@engadin.ch
Internet: www.engadin.ch
Author’s recommendation
Remember to discover Pontresina's Ibex Paradise. www.pontresina.ch/ibex-paradise

Author
Engadin St. Moritz
Updated: July 13, 2020
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
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Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,860 m
Lowest point
1,826 m
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Safety information
This hike is only suitable for the sure-footed and those with a head for heights.Start
Bernina Diavolezza (2,081 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.441889, 9.982630
DMS
46°26'30.8"N 9°58'57.5"E
UTM
32T 575479 5143615
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Destination
Pontresina post office
Turn-by-turn directions
Bernina Suot - Val da Fain - Fuorcla Pischa - Lej Languard - Pontresina
Note
Wildlife refuge God Languard: December 15 - April 15
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Public transport
Public transport friendly
Coordinates
DD
46.441889, 9.982630
DMS
46°26'30.8"N 9°58'57.5"E
UTM
32T 575479 5143615
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