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Altitude sickness: what it is, symptoms and how to prevent it

Capanna Regina Margherita al tramonto sul Monte Rosa con neve e vento in quota a 4554 metri Capanna Regina Margherita at sunset on Monte Rosa with snow and wind at 4554 metres

“Anyone who has ever dreamed of reaching majestic peaks, going on excursions to high altitude refuges, such as the Regina Margherita, the highest in Europe (4556m) or simply exploring landscapes on high mountain trekking must deal with an invisible but potentially lethal opponent: altitude sickness.