Piz Sarsura

Difficult

8.3 km

5:00 h

1708 mhd

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A long and challenging ski tour through the Val Sarsura to Piz Sarsura.

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Wegpunkte

Plan this tour

Technique

Fitness

Highest Point 3160 m

Lowest Point 1453 m

Best Season

Jan

Feb

Mär

Apr

Mai

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Okt

Nov

Dez

Start

Susch/Zernez

Destination

Susch/Zernez

Coordinates

46.722025, 10.076369

Details

Description

The starting point of the ski tour is Crastatscha Suout (1450 m above sea level). The ascent begins northeast to the first hill. The tour then continues through the Val Sarsura to the Alp Sarsura Dadaint. This valley should be crossed as quickly as possible. From the Alp Sarsura Dadaint the tour continues southwest below the Schneister da Sarsura. Below the Piz d’Immez the tour continues over the Sursura glacier to the Piz Sarsura (3175 m above sea level). From the Piz Sarsura you have a wonderful view of the Engadin.

Geheimtipp

The tour can also be done as a round trip from Brail. WS+

Sicherheitshinweis

Your safety comes first!

Tours in the mountains in winter involve risks. Away from secured pistes and paths, you are responsible for your own actions. This requires thorough training and appropriate equipment, including avalanche emergency equipment. Before each tour, find out about the weather and the risk of avalanches. The tour has been rated for favorable weather conditions; the current weather conditions and weather forecasts must be taken into account before the tour begins.

Emergency number:

144 Emergency call, first aid I 1414 Mountain rescue REGA I 112 International emergency number

Climbing routes in alpine terrain requires good fitness, serious preparation, and technical knowledge of mountain sports. Climbing the routes described is at your own risk. For safe mountain sports, training under expert supervision is recommended. All content is compiled with the greatest possible care. Tourismus Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair AG (TESSVM) and the authors assume no liability for the topicality, correctness and completeness of the information provided. Liability claims of any kind against TESSVM and the authors are excluded. It is also recommended to check the daily avalanche bulletin: slf.ch

Ausrüstung

Ski touring equipment, safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel), crampons and ice axe, first aid kit, food

Directions

Start of the ski tour: Crastatscha Suout

Summit of the ski tour: Piz Sarsura

Descent of the ski tour: The ascent route is the ideal descent route, alternatives are descents to Brail or to the Chamanna da Grialetsch CAS. However, the corresponding wildlife rest areas must be observed.

Dangers: Avalanches are always possible, especially in the Val Sarsura. The danger of crevasses on the Vadred da Grialetsch should not be underestimated.

Directions

Public Transport

With the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, from the Upper Engadine or Scuol) hourly to Zernez

The starting point is not accessible by public transport, so it is recommended to take a taxi from Zernez.

Arrival information

From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car transport through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or over the Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadine on H27
From the east: via Landeck / Austria in the direction of St. Moritz on H27
From the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofenpass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27
Zernez is located directly on the Engadinerstrasse H27.