Immense white tongues seem to push forth from the ice and snow-covered Piz Palü and Piz Bernina towards Pontresina. These are the Pers and Morteratsch Glaciers. At the Isla Persa, the two glacier arms unite to form a glacier tongue which ends after barely two kilometres. Only 120 years ago, the Morteratsch Glacier extended nearly 2 km further into the valley. An educational trail informs hikers about the retreat of the glacier and the mysterious life that exists in the pre-glacier ridge.
The glacier nature trail starts at the Hotel Restaurant Morteratsch and takes you to Morteratsch Glacier. The path is dotted with stopping points - 15 in all - along the glacier foreland.
Download the “Bernina Glaciers” smartphone app and hear fascinating audio clips about the impressive landscape.
Children from 5 to 12 can learn more and solve puzzles with the “Sabi” children's books and the booklet available from hotels and Pontresina Tourist Information.