FIRST DAY:

We meet at the Staffal lift ticket office at 14:30 for a quick gear check. From there, we take the cable car up to Colle della Bettaforca (2700 m), where we begin our scenic walk towards the Quintino Sella Refuge (3585 m), reaching it in about 3.5 hours. Dinner and overnight stay at the refuge. 

SECOND DAY:

At dawn, we set off for the ascent of Castor. In about 3.5 hours, we reach the summit, crossing glacier sections and a beautiful, sweeping final ridge. After a brief pause at the top to take in the views, we descend to the Quintino Sella Refuge and continue back to Colle della Bettaforca. We expect to arrive back in Staffal in the afternoon, around 15:30.

Difficulty: F+ – glacier trek with an exposed final ridge 
Ascent duration from the Quintino Sella Refuge: approximately 3 hours 30 mins 
Ascent elevation gain from the Quintino Sella Refuge: approximately 640 m 

Maximum number of participants: 3 or 4 per guide; the maximum number may vary depending on conditions.

Castor can be climbed with a maximum of 3 climbers; groups of 4 are welcome if the team is highly experienced and climbing conditions are ideal.