Passo del Bernina
	Height	Climbing height
	2329m Sign 2330m	275m (Dogana); 1893m (Tirano) 601m (Celerina/Schlarigna)
	Difficulty	Beauty
	4 (5) South; 2 (5) North	3-4 (5)
How to get there	If you come from Livigno in Italy you will only have to climb a short stretch from Dogana (2054m). However if you come from down Tirano (436m) in Italy you will have one of the longer climbs in the Alps ahead of you. This climb is unregular and has some flat stretches along a dam. From the north you take off from the Engadin valley outside Celerina/Schlarigna (1728m) (near St. Moritz). There is a relatively short climb with nice views of the Bernina mountain on the climb.
Other comments	Another attraction on this varied climb is the Bernina express – the highest railway in Europe, which crosses the road on the north side (twice). The lower south part is much greener and has some lovely views around Miralago. I do not think there is any water higher up on this pass. Lodging in the Engadin valley is expensive. [CH-GR-2307]