Pizzo Cassinello 3103 m

Thanks to the proximity to the Länta Hütte SAC and Passo Soreda, Pizzo Cassinello is one of the most climbed mountains in the Valser valley. Rightly so, because the surrounding glacier world and the view over the Ticino mountain scenery into Valais and towards the Bernese and Glarus Alps is spectacular.

The ascent from Passo Soreda to the summit leads over impressive gneiss plates and light scree. Snow can lie far into the summer, covering the markings. With good visibility, however, the mountain poses no orientation problems, and for particularly brave alpine hikers, the small lakes by the wayside invite a refreshing swim on the descent.

From Passo Soreda, it is also possible as an option to descend into Ticino.

With an overnight stay in the Länta Hütte SAC, the relatively long route from Vals can be taken quite comfortably. Information by phone 081 935 17 13

From the Länta Hütte SAC in 35 min. or from Zerfreila in 2 hrs 30 min. to the junction to Passo Soreda south of the Lampertschalp. From there, in 2 hrs moderately steep on a marked mountain path up to Passo Soreda (2759 m). From the pass, only slightly ascending over the broad rock ridge to the south towards the summit. At 2950 meters, over a short and well-stepped rock ledge to the summit area above it, which is crossed in a southeast direction to the flat northeast ridge. Over this ridge in a few minutes to the 3103 m high summit (1 hr 15 min from Passo Soreda). Descent by the same route.

Ascent time: 3 hrs 45 min from the Länta Hütte SAC, 5 hrs 45 min from Zerfreila

Descent time: 2 hrs 30 min to the Länta Hütte SAC, 3 hrs 45 min to Zerfreila

Total walking time: 6 hrs 15 min (Länta Hütte SAC), 9 hrs 30 min (Zerfreila)