Munt Buffalora

Medium
3.2 km
2:00 h
660 mhd
8 mhd
Morgenstimmung auf dem Gipfel
Morgenstimmung auf dem Gipfel

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Morgenstimmung beim Aufstieg

Popular ski summit, which is easily accessible and lies on the border of the national park.

Technique /6
Fitness 3/6
Highest Point  2627 m
Lowest Point  1962 m
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Start
PostBus stop "Buffalora P10"
Destination
PostBus stop "Buffalora P10"
Coordinates
46.648281, 10.267226

Details

Description

The ski tour on Munt Buffalora is an ideal ski tour for beginners and leads over gentle alpine paths and hilly terrain along the national park border to the summit (2627m). Upon reaching the summit, an impressive mountain panorama opens up, offering views into the untouched national park as well as of the Bernina group.

Sicherheitshinweis

The ski tour on Munt Buffalora is classified as L (easy) by the Swiss Alpine Club.


Your safety comes first!


Tours in the winter mountains carry risks. Off secured slopes and paths, you are responsible for yourself. This requires sound training and appropriate equipment including avalanche emergency gear. Inform yourself about the weather and avalanche danger before every tour.


The tour was rated under favorable weather conditions; current weather conditions and forecasts must be strictly observed before setting out.


Emergency numbers:


144 emergency, first aid    I   1414 mountain rescue REGA    I    112 international emergency number


Traversing routes in alpine terrain requires good fitness, serious preparation and technical skills in mountaineering. Following the described routes is at your own risk. For safe mountaineering, training under expert guidance is recommended. All content is compiled with the utmost care. The Tourism Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair AG (TESSVM) and the authors assume no liability for the timeliness, correctness and completeness of the information provided. Any claims of liability of any kind against TESSVM or against the authors are excluded. It is also recommended to always check the daily avalanche bulletin: slf.ch

Ausrüstung

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

Directions

From the Buffalora guesthouse (1967 m) you start southwards to Alp Buffalora (2032 m). There you take the alp path that leads to the alp hut (2195 m) on the ridge of Buffalora. Afterwards, the path continues westwards over steeper slopes and the terrace of the former iron mines (Minieras da Fier), until you reach the ridge of Munt Buffalora. From there it goes southwards to the north summit. The descent follows the same route as the ascent.

Directions

Public Transport

Hourly with the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, from Upper Engadin or Scuol) to Zernez.


Then by PostBus line 90.811 from Zernez to Buffalora P10. 

Anreise Information

From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via Flüelapass into the Lower Engadin on H27 and continuing on H28 towards Val Müstair.


From the east: via Landeck / Austria towards Mals and then on H28 towards Zernez.


From the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders-Martina) towards Mals and then on H28 towards Zernez.

Parken

Limited number of parking spaces available.

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