Group Hike € 730,00 / person

The hike will be confirmed upon reaching the minimum number of participants, which is 4. The maximum number of participants is 5.

The price includes: IFMGA mountain guide for three days, half-board at Capanna Gnifetti or Mantova, half board at Capanna Margherita, 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 guide and receive your equipment. From there, we will take the lifts up to Punta Indren and begin our hike to the hut (Capanna Gnifetti or Rifugio Città di Mantova). We will arrive around 4:00 PM, taking the trail at a leisurely pace, with breaks to acclimatize and enjoy the scenery. Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.

Day 2

At dawn, our true adventure will begin: we will ascend roped together towards Capanna Margherita. With calm and determination, we will reach the summit by mid-morning. We’ll enjoy a light lunch and a moment of relax in one of the most incredible places in Europe, waiting to experience the magic of the sunset over the peaks. Dinner and overnight stay at the hut, under a starry sky that feels within reach.

Day 3

After a breakfast with a breathtaking view, we will start our descent. Along the way, we will pass by the Cristo delle Vette and the Piramide Vincent, two majestic peaks over 4,000 meters. We will reach Indren, where we will take the lifts down to Passo dei Salati and conclude our adventure in Alagna or Gressoney. A journey filled with emotions and views that will forever remain in our hearts.

Upper Body:

• Technical shirt (also short-sleeved)
• Long-sleeved thermal shirt
• Fleece
• Down jacket
• Waterproof/windproof shell jacket

Lower Body:

• 2 pairs of thermal or ski socks
• Thermal leggings
• Windproof mountaineering pants

Gloves and Head Accessories:

• Warm gloves
• Spare lightweight gloves
• Warm hat (covers the ears)
• Neck buff

Eye Protection:

• Sunglasses with category 3 or 4 protection
• Ski goggles for low-visibility conditions

Technical Gear:

• 30/35-liter backpack
• 10 or 12-point crampons
• Ice axe with steel blade
• Helmet
• Lightweight, adjustable harness
• Telescopic poles

Essential Accessories:

• Sleeping bag liner
• Headlamp and power bank
• 1-liter stainless steel thermos
• SPF 50+ sunscreen
• Hydrating lip balm
• Energy snacks and basic medication

Essential Personal Hygiene:

• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Small comb
• Lightweight, compact towel

If you have any doubts about the necessary equipment, click here! You’ll find a detailed guide and links to products recommended by the Monte Rosa Guides.

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 can handle 4-5 hours of continuous hiking. The route involves an initial climb of 1-1.5 hours on the first day, followed by a 4-5 hour ascent on the second day, with a total elevation gain of 1300 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 significant technical difficulties, this excursion takes place entirely in high mountain terrain, primarily on ice. There are no exposed sections or airy ridges to traverse, but you will need to navigate short stretches of easy via ferrata to reach Capanna Gnifetti and fixed ropes to access Rifugio Mantova. The trek involves snow and ice, with occasionally challenging slopes that should be tackled roped together to ensure safety in case of 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 excursion, consider spending at least one night before the ascent in a refuge like Rifugio Mantova (3,498 m) or Rifugio Gnifetti (3,647 m) in Gressoney or Alagna to facilitate altitude adaptation.

Note: Ascents to Capanna Margherita are allowed with a maximum of 5 climbers per UIAGM mountain guide.