Corn da Tinizong
Mountain Alpine peak in Graubünden popular with hikers
Corn da Tinizong rises above the Surses valley in Grisons; hikers use its trails for alpine panoramas, summer pastures and access to nearby mountain huts.
Corn da Tinizong is a mountain peak in the canton of Grisons (Graubünden) in eastern Switzerland, located in the Surses/Savognin area. It is used locally for hiking, scrambling and alpine recreation.
The summit and surrounding ridges offer routes for day hikers and alpine walkers, with terrain typical of the Swiss Alps in this region. Rock and alpine pasture landscapes are characteristic of the approaches.
Historically it forms part of the local alpine geography used for grazing and mountain travel; modern use focuses on outdoor recreation and mountain sports. Trails connect the mountain to nearby villages and alpine passes.
The mountain sits in the central-eastern Swiss Alps in Grisons, accessible from nearby valleys and villages in the Surses region; Savognin is one of the closest well-known towns and serves as a common starting point for local ascents.
- Visiting tips: Popular as a local hiking and scrambling objective in the Grisons/Surses area with routes accessed from nearby valleys; best visited in summer months when trails are clear.
How to Get to Corn da Tinizong #
Access typically starts from villages in the Albula/Alvra region-Tinizong or nearby Tiefencastel. Regional trains and buses serve larger towns; final approaches require hiking from trailheads accessible by local roads.
Tips for Visiting Corn da Tinizong #
- Approach the ridge early-weather on alpine ridges can change fast and visibility matters for route-finding.
- The classic ascent links to Piz Blaisun or Piz Beverin depending on the chosen approach; crampons and ice axe may be required in shoulder seasons.
- Public transport to nearby towns (e.g., Tiefencastel) exists but expect a long walk from the last bus stop to mountain trailheads.
Best Time to Visit Corn da Tinizong #
Best visited in summer for straightforward hiking and clearer weather; shoulder seasons demand alpine gear and experience.
Weather & Climate near Corn da Tinizong #
Corn da Tinizong's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -13°C to 8°C. Abundant rainfall (1321 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
