Monte Rosa Crossing
Although the route is not particularly difficult from a technical point of view, given the constant movement at high altitudes and the significant elevation gains, it requires good physical fitness, training and a sure footing on the ridge.
Participants
Min. 1
Duration
Six days
Difficulty
Medium
Cost
1000 €
Spaghetti Tour Crossing
Day 1: Meet the guide in the afternoon and travel to Zermatt (accommodation and meals in the village).
Day 2: Cable car up to the Klein Matterhorn, traverse of the Breithorn (4,165 m) and ascent of Castor (4,221 m) (optional ascent of Pollux, 4,091 m), descent and overnight stay at the Quintino Sella hut (3,585 m).
Day 3: Ascent to the Naso dei Lyskamm (4,272 m) (optional traverse of the two Lyskamm peaks), ascent to the Piramide Vincent (4,215 m), descent and overnight stay at the Mantova mountain hut.
Day 4: Ascent of Punta Ludwigshöhe (4,342 m), continuing on to Punta Gnifetti and spending the night at the Margherita Hut (4,554 m), the highest mountain hut in the Alps
Day 5: Ascent to Punta Zumstein (4,563 m) (optional ascent to Punta Dufour (4,634 m), the highest peak of Monte Rosa); descent along the Grenz Glacier and overnight stay at the Monte Rosa Hutte mountain hut.
Day 6: Descent from the mountain hut and ascent to Rotenboden station, train journey to Zermatt and return to Italy.
Costs, terms and equipment
The price includes
- With you, a UIAGM-certified Mountain Guide: preparation, safety and technical support at every stage of the activity.
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Climbing harness, helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons
- Third-party liability insurance
The services of a mountain guide, third-party liability insurance and the hire of technical equipment (climbing harness, ice axe, crampons).
The price does not include
- Accommodation in a mountain hut and additional expenses.
- Transfers and expenses for the Guide
- Ski lifts and the train.
Equipment
- Technical mountain clothing, sunglasses, gloves, a beanie
- Boots compatible with crampons
- Rucksack with water and food
Prices
- Maximum of 2 people per guide.
- 1 participant: €1,900
- 2 participants: €1,000 per person