Discovery Rock for the Mezzalama

Discovery Rock for the Mezzalama

CATEGORY

Ski touring on the glacier

DIFFICULTY

ELEVATION GAIN

DURATION

2 days

SEASON

Winter

LOCATION

Mount Rosa

Overview

Join us to watch the athletes of the Mezzalama pass by.

Period: Late April 

Programme

FIRST DAY:
We meet in Gressoney, in the locality of Staffal, at 14:00 by the lift ticket office. 
Together, we will check our equipment and distribute any necessary technical gear. 
Then, we take the lifts up to Punta Indren and begin our ascent on skins towards the Gnifetti Hut, arriving at around 16:00. 
We will settle in, enjoy dinner, and spend the night at the refuge. 

SECOND DAY: 
We set off at dawn, roped together towards the Roccia della Scoperta, guided and supported all the way. 

From this privileged vantage point, we will watch the athletes pass by in the most spectacular ski mountaineering race in the Alps: the Mezzalama Trophy. 
The exact departure time will be decided together, depending on the weather and race conditions. 
After cheering them on and taking some photos, we begin our descent back down to the valley, passing by the Vincent Pyramid. 

1 Participant

€980

Per person

2 Hikers

€570

Per person

3 Participants

€440

Per person

4 Hikers

€370

Per person

The price includes: 

  • Guiding by an IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide

  • Technical equipment (harness, crampons)

  • Safety kit (shovel, avalanche beacon, and probe). 

*safety kit subject to availability 

The price does NOT include: 

  • Ski lift passes

  • Half-board accommodation for guests and the guide in the mountain hut. 

The most common questions

The most common questions

The most common questions

What to know before you set off

Mountaineering is by its very nature an adventurous activity. The Monte Rosa guides, all of whom are UIAGM certified, are dedicated to doing everything possible to minimise any hazards, but a element of risk is always present and should be embraced as part of the adventure before signing up for our activities.

The Monte Rosa Guides will always do their utmost to help you achieve your personal goals and ensure you have the best possible experience in nature. However, you must agree to trust their professional judgement whilst in the mountains and respect any decision they make, including turning back, should it be deemed necessary. Being well-prepared and maintaining a good level of physical fitness is essential to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey on all our excursions. If, due to fitness levels or any other reason, your guide feels you are not quite ready for your chosen activity, they will happily suggest alternative adventures beautifully suited to your current level of preparation.

Mountaineering is by its very nature an adventurous activity. The Monte Rosa guides, all of whom are UIAGM certified, are dedicated to doing everything possible to minimise any hazards, but a element of risk is always present and should be embraced as part of the adventure before signing up for our activities.

The Monte Rosa Guides will always do their utmost to help you achieve your personal goals and ensure you have the best possible experience in nature. However, you must agree to trust their professional judgement whilst in the mountains and respect any decision they make, including turning back, should it be deemed necessary. Being well-prepared and maintaining a good level of physical fitness is essential to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey on all our excursions. If, due to fitness levels or any other reason, your guide feels you are not quite ready for your chosen activity, they will happily suggest alternative adventures beautifully suited to your current level of preparation.

What to pack

  • Ski touring skis and boots 

  • 25-30L backpack 

  • Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe 

  • First aid kit 

  • Two pairs of gloves 

  • Layered ski clothing (thermal base layer + fleece + down jacket + outer shell) 

  • Sunscreen 

  • Sunglasses 

  • Neck warmer and/or beanie 

  • Splitboard crampons if you are a splitboarder

  • Harness and crampons for glacier climbs 

  • Ski touring skis and boots 

  • 25-30L backpack 

  • Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe 

  • First aid kit 

  • Two pairs of gloves 

  • Layered ski clothing (thermal base layer + fleece + down jacket + outer shell) 

  • Sunscreen 

  • Sunglasses 

  • Neck warmer and/or beanie 

  • Splitboard crampons if you are a splitboarder

  • Harness and crampons for glacier climbs 

insurance

Insurance for clients of Aosta Valley mountain guides

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Community

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