Grisons · Hiking

Piz Spinas - Cresta SW

An out-and-back trail, 2.3 miles each way (4.7 miles round trip) in Grisons, Switzerland.

2.3 mi
round trip
3,770 ft
climb
12,613 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Piz Spinas - Cresta SW is an out-and-back trail, 2.3 miles each way (4.7 miles round trip) in Grisons, Switzerland. It runs between about 9,800 ft and 12,610 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,260 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is San Carlo, about 5.7 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Piz Arlas, Piz Trovat and Piz d'Arlas. For camping, Campingplatz Morteratsch is within about 6 miles. There are 7 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

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