Monte Rosa Tour

Monte Rosa Tour

CATEGORY

Ski touring on the glacier

DIFFICULTY

ELEVATION GAIN

DURATION

3 days

SEASON

Winter

LOCATION

Mount Rosa

Overview

A classic and timeless high-altitude ski touring tour. 
A circular route through the heart of the massif; a beautiful dance between the 4,000-metre peaks of Monte Rosa and its valleys. 

The Monte Rosa tour in brief: Mantova mountain hut, Lys Col, Margherita mountain hut, Grenz glacier, Zermatt, Klein Matterhorn, Teodulo mountain hut, Breithorn, Cime Bianche valley, Champoluc, Bettaforca, Gressoney-la-Trinitè. 

Notes: High-altitude ski touring on glaciers with overnight stays in mountain huts. 
Crossing the Lys Col at over 4,000 metres, you will navigate the heart of the glaciers to reach the highest mountain hut in Europe. 
The descent takes you down the glacier, offering thrilling and consistently challenging slopes that will delight even the most demanding ski tourer, all while showcasing breathtakingly beautiful panoramas. 

Programme

Day 1: 
We meet in Staffal and take the lifts up to Punta Indren. From there, we begin our ascent to the Città di Mantova Refuge, where we settle in, enjoy dinner and spend the night. A perfect first day to acclimatise, check our gear and prepare for the exciting days ahead. 

Day 2: 
At dawn, we set off to cross the Colle del Lys and reach Capanna Margherita, the highest mountain hut in Europe. After a brief stop, we head down the long descent along the Grenz Glacier to Zermatt. From there, using the lifts, we ascend to the Teodulo Refuge, where we have dinner and spend the night. 

Day 3: 
At first light, we put on our skins to climb to the peak of the Western Breithorn (4165 m). From here, a spectacular long descent awaits us down to Champoluc, passing through the natural beauty of the Vallone delle Cime Bianche. Guided by the MonterosaSki lifts, we ski back into Gressoney along some of the most sensational off-piste itineraries in the Alps. 

1-2 skiers: €1,250.00 per group 
3 skiers: €1,350.00 per group 
4 skiers: €1,450.00 per group 

The price includes: Guiding by a UIAGM professional mountain guide, rental of harness, crampons, and safety kit (shovel, transceiver, and probe). 

The price DOES NOT include: lift passes, half board for guests and the guide at 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 

  • transceiver, shovel and probe 

  • first aid kit 

  • two pairs of gloves 

  • layered ski clothing (thermal base layer + fleece + down jacket + shell hardshell) 

  • sunscreen 

  • sunglasses 

  • neck warmer and/or beanie 

  • harness and crampons for glacier ascents 

  • ski touring skis and boots 

  • 25-30L backpack 

  • transceiver, shovel and probe 

  • first aid kit 

  • two pairs of gloves 

  • layered ski clothing (thermal base layer + fleece + down jacket + shell hardshell) 

  • sunscreen 

  • sunglasses 

  • neck warmer and/or beanie 

  • harness and crampons for glacier ascents 

insurance

Insurance for clients of Aosta Valley mountain guides

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