Pizzo d`Era

As it is in spring, we carry the skis for the first few hundred meters from the pass road in Acquacalda down to Pian Segno. We start at the first snowfields, through sparse larch forests and gently ascending, there's still enough breath for conversations. We leave Toroi di sotto on the left and right afterwards talking is over. We are on a steep rise and put on the crampons. In the following hollow of Foppe dei Toroi we relax again and soon the snow edge appears at the end of the valley. We have to go up there – not always unproblematic when the last section is icy. Once we reach the top, the first reward is an impressive view down into the spring-green Leventina valley. A fascinating contrast. Almost easy peasy, we now aim for the summit over a snow-covered ridge set with cornices. We face Scopi directly, further away the Rheinwaldhorn and Campo Tenca greet us, the most striking peaks of the panorama.

The descent follows the ascent route! Yelling is allowed!

Tip: Since the Lukmanier Pass is not accessible by public transport in winter, a dial-a-ride service is available on request:

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