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About this place
Munt Pers is a 3,207 m summit in the Bernina Range of the Swiss canton of Graubünden, close to Pontresina in the Engadine. It rises just north of the Diavolezza pass area and counts among the most accessible three-thousanders in the region, with a close-up view of the Morteratsch Glacier.
What can you see from Munt Pers?
The summit looks across the Pers and Morteratsch glaciers toward the ice-covered faces of Piz Palü, Piz Bellavista and Piz Bernina, the highest peak of the eastern Alps. Munt Pers sits almost directly opposite Piz Palü, which makes it a favorite spot for glacier photography without any technical climbing.
How do you get to the top?
Most hikers start at the upper Diavolezza cable car station, at 2,972 m. A narrow, marked path leads from there to the summit and is graded T2, meaning an ordinary mountain trail. Allow about 1.5 hours one way over roughly 3.8 km, with a climb of around 250-300 m (sources quote slightly different figures). A few sections are fairly steep, so sturdy footwear and sure footing matter. You return by the same path.
If you prefer to start from the lower cable car station (about 2,093 m), the route passes Lej da Diavolezza and the hut. That version takes around 3.5 hours and involves more than 1,100 m of ascent.
How do you reach Diavolezza?
From Pontresina, head toward the Bernina Pass. The lower cable car station has free parking, and public transport serves the Bernina Diavolezza stop via Pontresina. The cable car carries you up to the trailhead.
When should you go?
The hike suits summer and early autumn, when the path is clear of snow. In winter the area belongs to ski tourers, who descend the Pers Glacier toward Morteratsch, but that is an experienced-only route, not a walk. Many visitors set off before dawn with a headlamp to catch sunrise light on the Bernina massif. The mountain hut at the upper station serves meals and offers overnight beds, which makes this plan easy.
Frequently asked questions
Is Munt Pers difficult? It needs no climbing gear and is rated T2, but the altitude and some steep stretches call for decent fitness and good boots.
How long is the hike from Diavolezza? About 1.5 hours one way from the upper cable car station.
Can you stay overnight nearby? Yes, the hut at the upper Diavolezza station offers beds and food.
Where do you park? The lower Diavolezza cable car station has a free car park.
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