Bifertenstock / Piz Durschin, 3418 m, via the Bänderweg

At 3419 m, the Bifertenstock or Piz Durschin is the second highest peak in Glarus. Its ascent via the impressive and extremely airy ribbon trail is a mountain experience in a class of its own.

The ribbon trail to the Bifertenstock is second to none. Standing at the beginning of the ribbon at the first basin, it takes a moment to grasp the dimensions. Once you are on the exposed and in places very airy ribbon trail, the view over sloping limestone slabs directly into the wild Val Frisal almost takes your breath away. The last few meters over a steep snow field and a slab secured with a chain and pins lead to the east ridge. At the summit, we are rewarded with a magnificent view of Tödi, Selbsanft and all the famous peaks of the Alpine arc in the distance.

Your advantages at a glance:

- the most beautiful panoramic mountain between the Grisons Oberland and Glarus

- Airy climbing through two wild cirques via the famous Bänderweg trail

- Maximum of 2 guests for optimum supervision and maximum safety

- cozy and newly extended Bifertenhütte

- We are at home in Graubünden, we know our way around here!

This tour can be booked as a private tour on any date if booked in advance.

Planned tour program

Ascent of the Bifertenstock or Piz Durschin, 3419 m, from the Bifertenhütte via the famous Bänderweg trail.

Day 1: Meeting point at 12.46 pm at the train station in Tavanasa. Drive together via Brigels to the parking lot at Alp Quader, at 1906 m. Ascent via the good hut path via Cuolm da Rubi and past the foot of Piz d'Artgas to the newly extended Bifertenhütte, 2481 m. Dinner and discussion of the tour. Ascent time approx. 2 1/2 hours.

Day 2: Ascent below the Kistenstöckli past the Limmerenpass, 2611 m. Following the tracks, we reach the start of the ribbon trail at the first basin at approx. 2980 m. Secured by a short rope, we take the first steps over the airy ledge to the gap on the east ridge at 3063 m. We continue over partly loose scree to reach the second cauldron. Right at the start, this offers a traverse secured with bolts and a few more climbing sections that need to be tackled with the necessary caution and concentration. At the end, the ribbon path leads us to the snow field below the east ridge. We reach the ridge via the steep snow field and the slab secured with a chain. Via the two pre-summits at 3367 m and 3351 m, we reach the summit of the Bifertenstock or Piz Durschin, 3419 m, with its striking summit cross. What a panoramic view! Descent on the same route back to the Bifertenhütte, where we can toast our summit success. Descent together to Alp Quader and return to Tavanasa, where we arrive later in the afternoon.

Ascent time approx. 5 hours, total walking time approx. 10 to 11 hours.

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