The Ski Resort
The Diavolezza-Lagalb ski area is located in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. A cable car takes you to the mountain stations on the two opposing mountains, Diavolezza and Lagalb.
A total of 32 kilometres of groomed pistes are available for skiing and snowboarding in the ski area from October to May. Diavolezza and Lagalb are connected by a connecting piste.
Diavolezza
The chairlift at the mountain station takes you up to almost 3,000 metres above sea level. Red and black runs alternate on the way down to the valley. The pistes and the run down to the valley are also suitable for families. Beginners and children can make their first attempts on skis on the magic carpet in the valley. A particular challenge is the eight-kilometre-long secured glacier descent to Morteratsch, the longest of its kind in Switzerland.
Lagalb: For experienced skiers
With its steep and demanding slopes, Lagalb is suitable for experienced skiers and snowboarders. The black run, with a gradient of 86 per cent, is the steepest groomed piste in the canton of Graubünden. A local insider tip is the firn descent to La Rösa.
The mountain and valley restaurants invite you to round off the day with culinary delights in a peaceful alpine setting.
A particular highlight is the legendary Club 8848 Challenge: anyone who completes the demanding valley run eleven times and makes the walk from the mountain station to the summit of Piz Lagalb four times earns admission to the Club 8848. Further information can be found here.
At the Lagalb valley station you will find the «Kids Area Club 8848» children’s paradise. Inspired by the challenge for adults, little ones can take on their own Club 8848 Challenge, complete with games and a children’s carousel.
Freeride opportunities
There are freeride routes from the southern face of Lagalb down to La Rösa in Valposchiavo, as well as from Diavolezza into Val Arlas. Directly next to the Diavolezza mountain station, you can check the current conditions at the freeride checkpoint.
Interesting facts
- Elevated between 2,093 m and 2,978 m, the Ski Resort is among the 5 highest elevated Ski Resorts in Grisons. The vertical drop from summit to base is 885 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Switzerland is 868 m.
- Average snow depth during the season is 105 cm at summit elevation and 42 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average snow depth of 134 cm at summit elevation and 57 cm at the base. Therefore Diavolezza Lagalb is among the 10 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in Grisons.
- Diavolezza Lagalb features 112 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Switzerland is 108 sunny days. April is the sunniest month with an average of 24 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 10 sunniest in Grisons.
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On Mountain Dining
The best of the Devil’s cuisine can be found at Berghaus Diavolezza. Whether on the sun terrace or in the restaurant, you can enjoy delicious specialities with breathtaking views of the glacier and the Bernina Massif. Accommodation is also available at Berghaus, ranging from double rooms with private bathrooms to group rooms in various sizes, so there is something for everyone.
The Berghaus restaurant also features a jacuzzi with views of Piz Bernina, Piz Palü and the entire mountain range – the perfect way to relax after a day on the skis.
Must-Ski Runs
The glacier descent over the Pers and Morteratsch Glaciers is a real highlight. At eight kilometres long, it is the longest glacier descent in Switzerland. The descent is not groomed, but it is secured and marked in yellow on both sides of the route. The descent ends at Morteratsch railway station. From there, winter sports enthusiasts can take the Rhaetian Railway back to the Diavolezza or Lagalb car parks.
Nightskiing
Glüna Plaina – Full-moon skiing on Diavolezza
When the full moon (Glüna Plaina in Romansh) switches on its soft light, everything is ready for snow sports beneath the moonlight on Diavolezza. At the Berghaus restaurant, you can warm up and enjoy a delicious evening meal.
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Dining and Restaurants
Berghaus Diavolezza and the Lagalb mountain restaurant treat guests to traditional Swiss cuisine and specialities from nearby Valtellina. The cosy restaurant at the Lagalb valley station also offers a selection of dishes for those looking for a small bite to eat.
Infrastructure & Rental
Go Vertical
You can hire all the necessary equipment directly at the Diavolezza valley station. In winter, the rental shop offers a small but well-selected range of piste, touring and freeride skis, as well as safety equipment, crampons, snowshoes and much more. In summer, equipment for the Trovat via ferrata is also available for hire, among other things.
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All Ski Rentals Diavolezza Lagalb (2)Getting here
The ski and hiking area Diavolezza is situated above the villages Pontresina in the Upper Engadin. You get here with the Rhaetian Railway (RhB), over different passes or with the airplane.
In the event of heavy snowfall, only cars with 4x4 or with snow chains are allowed to drive over the passes. For information about the car train from Klosters/Selfranga through the Vereina tunnel to Sagliains, see: www.rhb.ch/autoverlad
