CATEGORY
Mountaineering
DIFFICULTY
A Moderate Challenge
ELEVATION GAIN
1,805 m
DURATION
2 days
SEASON
Summer
LOCATION
Mount Rosa
Overview
Lyskamm Orientale is the highest peak of the Lyskamm group within the majestic Monte Rosa massif.
It was first summited on 19 August 1861 by the English climbing party Hardy-Ramsay and companions, followed in 1902 by the Gressoney guides Francesco Curtaz, Giacomo David and Alberto Lazier, who successfully scaled the south-east face.
A magnificent, long bastion of rock and ice, Lyskamm Orientale is an alluring and highly coveted peak that dominates the Monte Rosa skyline with its grand and inspiring presence.
Please note: the ascent of Lyskamm Orientale is intended for experienced mountaineers. Before confirming the climb, our guides will kindly ask for your climbing resume and, if necessary, suggest a warm-up climb to ensure you have the best possible experience and preparation.
Since this classic ascent requires stable weather and excellent conditions, we can only set a tentative date initially, to be confirmed in the days leading up to the climb. For this reason, we cannot offer an all-inclusive rate with ski lifts and mountain huts, which will need to be booked closer to the date once conditions have been assessed.
Season: From June to September
Programme
FIRST DAY:
We meet at the Staffal lift ticket office at 2:30 pm. After a quick gear check, we take the lifts up to Punta Indren (3270 m). From there, we set off on foot and, in about an hour's hike, we reach the Rifugio Città di Mantova (3498 m), where we enjoy dinner and spend the night.
SECOND DAY:
We set off at dawn. In about 5 hours we ascend to the summit of Eastern Lyskamm (4532 m), crossing exposed ridge sections and steep slopes. After a brief pause at the peak to take in the views, we head back down to the Città di Mantova hut and then continue down to Punta Indren. We expect to be back in Staffal by around 4:30 pm.
The mountaineering difficulty is moderate, with snow and ice slopes of around 45-50° and some exciting, exposed ridge sections. A good level of physical fitness and previous mountaineering experience are required.
1 Participant
€800
Per person
The price includes:
Guiding by an IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide.
Harness and crampons.
The price does NOT include:
Lift passes.
Half-board accommodation for the clients and the guide at the mountain hut (to be covered by the client).
What to know before you set off
What to pack
