Grisons · Hiking

Senda Piz Lagalb

2.9 mi
one way
1,009 ft
climb
9,598 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Senda Piz Lagalb is a 2.9-mile point-to-point route in Grisons, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,950 ft and 9,600 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,010 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is San Carlo, about 6.1 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Piz Lagalb, Motta Bianca and I Gessi. For camping, Campingplatz Morteratsch is within about 6 miles. There are 5 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

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

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