Climbing North Face of Piz Palù along the Kuffner Spur is an extraordinary mountaineering experience for all alpinists, a unique journey through one of the most beautiful and iconic mountains of the Western Rhaetian Alps, located in the Canton of Graubünden. This route is for those seeking a serious high-altitude challenge with a mix of technical climbing, exposure, and commitment: one of the most technical and rewarding routes on Piz Palù; a true test of ice and mixed climbing skills; stunning alpine scenery, with views of the Bernina Range, Ortler, and beyond.

Route Overview:

Day 01: approach to Diavolezza Hut
Meeting point at the Diavolezza cable car parking.
Ascent by cable car to the Diavolezza refuge 2978 m.
Dinner and overnight stay at the refuge.

Day 02: Piz Palù Kuffner Spur
The climb begins with moderate ice slopes leading into steeper terrain up to the attack of the Kuffner Spur.
Reached the base of the rocky ridge, follow the entire ridge to the eastern summit of Piz Palù (3881 meters).
Elevation gain 1200 m - Difficulty D with slopes up to 50° - V- III+ UIAA - 9/10 hours

The Normal Swiss route leads back to the Diavolezza refuge.

Mountain guide price for climb Kuffner Spur on Piz Palù's North Face

from € 1050 - 1 person

The price not includes:

Overnight stay, dinner and breakfast (1 nigth).
Tickets for lift facilities.
The Mountain Guide's expenses (lifts, transfers, meals and accommodation).
Transfers.

To reserve a IFMGA-UIAGM Certified Mountain Guides for climbing the Kuffner Spur on Piz Palù's North Face, you must send a request that provides and specifies your contact information, the number of participants and the date/period in which you wish to take the Piz Palù mountaineering experience.
We will respond immediately to confirm the availability of the guide, the deadline, if any, to confirm the option for the reservation, methods of payment, characteristics and organization of the mountaineering experience.
Once the reservation is confirmed, we will send you the receipt and the presentation voucher with the details of the service, the name of the mountain guide or the mountaineering school, and all the contact information.