1 alpinist: € 1150,00
2 alpinists: € 650,00 / person
3 alpinists: € 490,00 / person
4 alpinists: € 420,00 / person
5 alpinists: € 370,00 / person

Solo but want to join this trip? Check the groups section.

The price includes: IFMGA guide for 2 days, half board at Capanna Gnifetti or Mantova, round-trip cable car to Indren, technical equipment if needed (harness, crampons.)

Not included in the price: accident insurance (recommended), meals not specified for yourself and the guide, everything not listed under “the price includes”.

Day 1

We will meet at Passo dei Salati at 2:30 PM, where you will meet the IFMGA Alpine Guide who will accompany you for a final equipment check. We will distribute the necessary gear and, once ready, take the lifts up to Punta Indren. From there, we will start walking towards the hut (Capanna Gnifetti or Rifugio Città di Mantova), where we will arrive around 4:00 PM. During the approximately one-and-a-half-hour ascent to the hut, we will have the opportunity to get to know each other better and assess the skill level of each participant. This will be a valuable moment to understand everyone’s feelings and collectively determine the best approach to tackle the ascent the following day. With a relaxed pace and several stops, we will ensure that everyone is comfortable and ready for the adventure ahead.

Day 2

With the first light of dawn, we will set off towards Capanna Margherita. The group will reach the summit in the early morning. Once at the top, we will take the time to admire the panorama and recharge our energy. We won’t be able to stop for too long, as we still have 1,300 meters of descent to return to Punta Indren, where we will take the cable car back down. The emotions experienced over these two days will wrap up the journey: the memories of an extraordinary adventure filled with effort, beauty, and achievement that we will carry in our hearts forever.

– 5 layers of clothing for the upper body (thermal shirt, light fleece, heavy fleece, down jacket, anorak.)
– two set of gloves (soft and ski ones)
– heavy trousers (windproof)
– underpants
– gaiters
– rigid, ankle height, waterproof boots
– two pair of ski socks
– hat that covers your ears
– sunglasses (with 3 or 4 protection)
– sun screen & lip balm
– ice axe (if are used to it)
– harness & crampons
– headlamp
– sleeping bag liner
– 1lt water bottle/thermos
– poles
– helmet (recommended but not compulsory)

ATTENTION: The sleeping bag liner is mandatory in all shelters. We recommend a lightweight but, above all, reusable sleeping bag liner. Let’s protect the mountains from waste. We use this one.

The ascent to Capanna Margherita is an experience accessible to those with good mountain fitness who are prepared to tackle consecutive trails of 4-5 hours. The itinerary includes an initial ascent of 1-1.5 hours on the first day, followed by a 4-5 hour climb on the second day, with a total elevation gain of 1,300 meters. To prepare effectively, your training should include ascents with an average vertical gain of 300-350 meters per hour.

Although it does not present particular technical difficulties, this hike takes place entirely in high mountain terrain, primarily on ice. There are no exposed sections or ridges to cross, but you will need to navigate short stretches of easy via ferrata to reach Capanna Gnifetti and fixed ropes to access Rifugio Mantova. The trekking is developed on snow and ice, with sections that can be challenging, requiring moving in a roped team to ensure safety in case of any falls.

Acclimatization is crucial: the more gradual it is, the more effective it will be. If you have limited time and choose a two-day hike, consider spending at least one night before the ascent in a hut like Rifugio Mantova (3,498 m) or Rifugio Gnifetti (3,647 m) in Gressoney or Alagna to facilitate adaptation to altitude.

Note: ascents to Capanna Margherita are allowed with a maximum of 5 climbers per IFMGA alpine guide.