Grisons · Hiking

Senda dal Diavel

2.6 mi
one way
1,302 ft
climb
10,346 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Senda dal Diavel is a 2.6-mile point-to-point route in Grisons, Switzerland. It runs between about 8,470 ft and 10,350 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,300 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Pontresina, about 6.1 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sass Queder, Corn Diavolezza and Piz Trovat. Cascada da Bernina is within about 3 miles. 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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Pizzo Zupò - via Normale

~5 min drive

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Senda da las Sours

~11 min drive

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~5 min drive

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Pizzo Bernina - Biancograt

~6 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.1 miles round trip) in Grisons, Switzerland.

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Carate-Monumento degli Alpini

~11 min drive

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Senda dal Diavel for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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