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Cima di Castello
Alpine climbing
· Bergell Mountains
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Capanna dell'AlbignaPhoto: Bregaglia Engadin Turismo, Bregaglia Engadin Turismo
At 3379 m, the Cima di Castello is the highest peak in Bergell and dominates the valleys of Forno, Albigna and Mello (on the Italian part).
difficult
Distance 7.6 km
7:00 h
1,200 m
199 m
3,368 m
2,070 m
Its name is attributed to its rectangular shape, as it appears to the observer above all from the Fornotal or Monte Disgrazia. From the snow cap that forms the summit, the panoramic view in all directions is very interesting, as it is a central point in the Masino-Bergeller group. The ascent is from the Albigna hut and is mostly over glaciers, including a final slope of pronounced gradient. This is decidedly an ascent to be tackled with the necessary preparation, or with the help of a mountain guide.
Author’s recommendation
The glacier must be climbed in a rope team, with caution when choosing the route; rope, crampons and ice axes are essential.
Difficulty
difficult
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Risk potential
Highest point
3,368 m
Lowest point
2,070 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
0.8 km
Forested/wild trail
0.3 km
Path
2.9 km
Road
0.2 km
Unknown
3.5 km
Rest stops
Albigna HutSafety information
The glacier must be climbed in a rope team, with caution when choosing the route; rope, crampons and ice axes are essential.Start
Albigna (2,069 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'769'910E 1'134'293N
DD
46.338524, 9.645716
DMS
46°20'18.7"N 9°38'44.6"E
UTM
32T 549693 5131863
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Destination
Abigna
Turn-by-turn directions
Public transport
By road
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'769'910E 1'134'293N
DD
46.338524, 9.645716
DMS
46°20'18.7"N 9°38'44.6"E
UTM
32T 549693 5131863
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
rope, crampons and ice axes are essential.Difficulty
difficult
Distance
7.6 km
Duration
7:00 h
Ascent
1,200 m
Descent
199 m
Highest point
3,368 m
Lowest point
2,070 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 4 Waypoints
- 4 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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