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From Piz Borel, descent to Capanna Cadlimo

From Piz Borel, descent to Capanna Cadlimo (Normal route) Piz Ravetsch 3006 m

Difficulty

PD
Ascent

4:30–5:30 h, 1050 m
Descent

1:30–2 h, 520 m

Piz Ravetsch and its western neighbor, Piz Borel form a fine conclusion to the Maighels Valley. Both are glaciated on the north side and offer a magnificent view of the southern adjoining lakeland landscape around the Capanna Cadlimo (hut). The worth of this tour also lies with the rewarding combination of climbing two peaks in one go and in making an interesting valley change within the Leventina area. The climb through the Val Maighels is long, but compensated by a beautiful landscape and rather gentle climbing. Along the route is the Camona da Maighels (hut). The team there will gladly provide a welcome energy boost for your ascent to Piz Ravetsch.

The route from the glacier to Piz Ravetsch. (10/2017) © Lucia Bruggmann

The lush Maighels valley with Piz Ravetsch and Piz Borel in the background (07/2016) © Müller Bruno

Route description

Oberalppass to the Maighels Valley

From the Oberalppass (2044 m) follow a marked trail in the direction of Camona da Maighels and Passo Bornengo until just before the turnoff to Pass Maighels.

Variante Camona da Maighels - Val Maighels

From the Camona da Maighels (hut) at 2314 m, head south before turning west on a marked trail, to join the main route after just a few minutes.

Glatscher da Maighels to Piz Ravetsch

Leave the trail at about 2310 m, cross the Maighels river and climb the glacial valley south east of the stream. At about 2600 m you will meet the glacier; cross this to reach the Ravetschlücke col at 2927 m (unnamed on the map) between Piz Ravetsch and Piz Borel. Now climb along the blocky south ridge, later deviating to the south eastern flank to the top of Piz Ravetsch (3007 m).

Piz Ravetsch - Piz Borel

Retrace your steps to the Ravetschlücke (col) and then continue on similar terrain along the ridge to Piz Borel (2952 m).

Descent from Piz Borel to the Capanna Cadlimo (hut)

The descent leads down the south west ridge intto the to the loose rock of the southwest flank. A path marked with cairns leads past several beautiful lakes directly to Capanna Cadlimo (2570 m).