Piz Kesch

Photo of Piz Kesch

Photo by E L Yap (Singapore)

Details

Elevation (feet): 11214
Elevation (meters): 3418
Continent: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Range/Region: Southern Alps
Range/Region: Rhaetian Alps
Latitude: 46.6167
Longitude: 9.86667
Difficulty: Basic Snow/Ice Climb
Best months for climbing: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Year first climbed: 1846
First successful climber(s): J. Coaz, J. Rascher, Chr. Casper, J. R.Tscharner
Nearest major airport: St. Moritz
Convenient Center: Madulain

Thanks to Luidger Röckrath for adding this peak.

Description

Impressive peak with central position in the Grison Alps. Good views of Bernina group and Silvretta. To mountain huts (Chamanna digl Kesch, Chamanna d'Es-cha) provide good starting points for a trip to this peak. The normal tour goes via Vadret de Portabella (glacier) and the east face (rock climbing up to UIAA grade II). Difficulty depends on conditions. Trip report with pictures: http://www.lrz-muenchen.de/~Roeckrath/Piz_Kesch.htm or http://www.Roeckrath.de

Thanks to Luidger Röckrath for this description.

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