The Capanna Margherita trekking on foot in 5 days, without using lifts, is a true life achievement. It’s a journey that combines physical strength and passion, aimed at climbing Monte Rosa and reaching the highest refuge in Europe.
Reaching Capanna Margherita from Alagna offers you a wonderful experience, where time seems to stand still. Walking at a natural pace allows you to acclimatize gradually, discovering every corner of the mountain step by step.
Nights spent in refuges, the green meadows of Otro, Lake Gabiet, and the Stolemberg moraine will prepare you to appreciate every moment above 4000 meters. You’ll learn that the true adventure lies not just in the destination but in the journey you undertake to get there.
Read here our tips for preparing consciously for the Capanna Margherita trekking.
2 alpinists: € 1400,00 / person
3 alpinists: € 1100,00 / person
4 alpinists: € 950,00 / person
5 alpinists: € 850,00 / person
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The price includes: IFMGA mountain guide for 4 days, half board for the trekking from the dinner on the first day, transfer of high mountain equipment to Passo dei Salati, technical equipment (harness and crampons).
Light hiking gear for the first 2 days of the trek, lightweight boots or sneakers. On the third day, we will meet a representative from the agency at Passo dei Salati who will facilitate an easy backpack swap so we can ascend as lightly as possible.
In your second backpack, don’t forget:
– 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)
– sunglasses (with 3 or 4 protection)
– heavy trousers (windproof)
– underpants
– gaiters
– rigid, ankle height, waterproof boots.
– two pair of ski socks
– headlamp
– hat that covers your ears
– sun screen & lip balm
– poles
– ice axe (if are used to it)
– helmet is recommended but not compulsory
– 1lt water bottle/thermos
– harness & crampons
– sleeping bag liner
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 accessible to anyone who is well-trained and capable of handling continuous climbs of 4 to 5 hours. The ideal preparation for your training sessions includes a vertical speed of 300 to 350 meters of elevation gain per hour.
The hike does not present particular technical difficulties, but it takes place entirely on glacial terrain typical of high mountains. There are no exposed sections or ridges to traverse. Some short stretches of easy via ferrata lead to Capanna Gnifetti and Cristo delle Vette. It involves a long trek on snow and ice, with occasionally steep slopes tackled in a rope team for the safety of the entire group.
Remember that the more gradual the acclimatization, the more effective it is: if you don’t have much time and your choice is a 2-day trip, consider staying at least one night before the ascent at Gressoney or Alagna.
Note: Ascents to Capanna Margherita are permitted with a maximum of 5 climbers per UIAGM mountain guide.
€2,800.00
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