More photos in the vicinity:
Vadret da Tschierva
Piz Roseg
Taking a nap


The massive snow ridge in the center is called Biancograt. It is about one kilometer long and probably the most famous snow ridge of the Alps. It can become difficult to climb in late summer when it becomes snow-free and one has to walk on ice.
Biancograt (Bianco ridge)
Date: Jun 21, 2006
Longitude: 9° 51.11'
Latitude: 46° 25.29'

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Map references: left: courtesy CIA, middle: courtesy US LoC Map Collection, right: courtesy NASA.
This page has been updated on: 2007-Nov-08