Description of the attraction
Piz Alv is a mountain east of Innerferrera, a Swiss commune in the canton of Graubünden. Its height reaches 2854, 5 meters above sea level.
Piz Alv belongs to the Piz Grisch mountain range, which is part of the Oberhalbstein Alps. The border of the communes of Ferrera and Riom Parsonz passes through the summit. In the northeast, the slope connects with the Val Shmorras mountain, in the south with the Starler Val and in the northwest with the Mos Alps. Piz Alva's neighbors are Piz Settember, Piz Metz, Piz Guggernul and Piz Grisch mountains.
In the valley are the settlements of Ausserferrera and Innnerferrera. The path to the top of the mountain most often begins in the village of Radons, located at an altitude of 1866 meters above sea level.
Climbers use several routes for climbing. The first of them runs along the eastern slope and begins in Radons, runs through Shmorras, lasts about 3.5 hours and is considered to be of medium difficulty. The more difficult route starts in Innerferrera and takes 3 to 4 hours. And for beginners, it is better to go along the easiest route, starting in Ausserferrer, passing through the Alps Mos and taking about 4.5 hours of time.
There is also a winter version of the ascent, starting in Radons, and passing along the northeastern ridge. It is more suitable for skiers with some experience and takes about 4 hours.
