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The Monte Rosa Tour

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The classic and timeless high-altitude ski mountaineering tour is a loop route in the heart of the massif; a dance among the 4000-meter peaks of Monte Rosa and its valleys.

The Monte Rosa tour in summary: Refuge Mantova, Colle del Lys, Refuge Margherita, Grenz Glacier, Zermatt, Klein Matterhorn, Refuge Teodulo, Breithorn, Vallone di Cime Bianche, Champoluc, Bettaforca, Gressoney-la-Trinitè.

Program

Day 1
Climb up to Refuge Mantova.

Day 2
Climb up to Colle del Lys and Capanna Margherita, descend along the Grenz glacier to Zermatt,ski lift ride up to Rifugio Teodulo, dinner and overnight stay in the refuge.

Day 3
Climb to the summit of Breithorn Occ. 4165m, descent to Champoluc along the Vallone di Cime Bianche. Return to Gressoney along off-piste routes with the support of the Monterosaski lifts.

Necessary equipment

skis and ski touring boots
backpack 25-30L
transceiver, shovel and probe
emergency kit
2 ppairs of gloves
layered skiwear (underwear+fleece+down+shell)
sunscreen
sunglasses
buff and/or cap
(knife if you are a splitboarder)
harness and crampons for glacier ascents

Price

1-2 skiers € 1250,00 per group
3 skiers € 1350,00 per group
4 skiers € 1450,00 per group

The price includes:

ARTVA, shovel and probe.

The fee does NOT include:
the ski lifts, half board for the guide and for the clients in the refuge, drinks and extras at the refuge.

Other details

High-altitude ski mountaineering tour on the glacier with overnight stays in a refuge.
Through the Colle del Lys at over 4000 meters, in the heart of the glaciers, you reach the highest refuge in Europe.
The descent takes place on a glacier on moderately steep slopes which also gives satisfaction to the demanding ski mountaineer, offering breathtaking views.