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Bernina Pass snowkite spot
Switzerland · Grisons
Overview
Snowkiting at the Bernina Pass between Silvaplana and Pontresina is considered one of the pros' favorites among all kite spots in the Engadine. The surfaces of Lago Bianco (White Lake) and Lago Nero (Black Lake) are versatile and windy. The Bernina Pass is truly suitable for all snowkite levels, with areas for racers, beginners, and freestylers, but especially for freeriders. If sliding on snowy ice is too boring for you, simply head to one of the adjacent mountains - big freeride and slope flights guaranteed!
Spot forecast for Bernina Pass
Sunrise 07:44 · Sunset 18:25
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Bernina Pass: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
160h
in April · 18 rideable days
The season runs from January to June, peaking in April: 15 rideable days a month and 160 hours of usable wind, at 3 °C. The low point is August, at 1 day.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 83% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -3 °C. The wettest month is June, with 197 mm. Snow depth peaks in March, at 137 cm.
Monthly averages: Bernina Pass
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0 | 94 h | -3 °C | 106 mm |
| February | 13.5 | 102 h | -1 °C | 84 mm |
| March | 17.0 | 150 h | 0 °C | 157 mm |
| April | 18.0 | 160 h | 3 °C | 101 mm |
| May | 18.0 | 165 h | 7 °C | 136 mm |
| June | 12.0 | 88 h | 14 °C | 197 mm |
| July | 6.5 | 56 h | 15 °C | 140 mm |
| August | 1.0 | 11 h | 16 °C | 128 mm |
| September | 4.0 | 26 h | 9 °C | 171 mm |
| October | 3.5 | 31 h | 6 °C | 122 mm |
| November | 9.5 | 72 h | 1 °C | 57 mm |
| December | 9.0 | 54 h | -2 °C | 32 mm |
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Technical details of Bernina Pass spot
The spot works with winds from N, SE, SSE, NW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: NNE, NE, ESE, S, SSW, WNW.
Spot opening date
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Spot type
- Normal (Car access at spot edge)
- Altitude
- 2,328 m
Parking
Park your car about 200 meters before the pass and you can start right in front of the parking lot, or take the RhB (train) from Diavolezza two stops to Ospizio Bernina, which is located directly on Lake Bianco.
Wind specificities
North to northwest winds are the best, but it can also work with winds coming from the south.
Warning!
From time to time, there are also strong winds reaching up to 100 km/h.
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