Bernina

Photo by Andreas Schoenherr

Elevation (feet):	13284
Elevation (meters):	4049
Continent:	Europe
Country:	Switzerland/Italy
Range/Region:	Southern Alps
SubRange:	Rhaetian Alps
Latitude:	46.3667
Longitude:	9.9
Difficulty:	Basic Snow/Ice Climb
Best months for climbing:	July, August, September
Year first climbed:	1850
First successful climber(s):	Johann Coaz, Jon Ragut Tschamer, Lorenz Ragut Tschamer
Convenient Center:	St. Moritz, Switzerland
Nearest major airport:	Zurich, Switzerland

Description

Piz Bernina is the highest peak in the Bernina Alps. It is a magnificent icy mountain which towers majestically above its smaller neighbors.