If your dream is to reach Punta Dufour (4633 m), the second-highest peak in Europe, then the Monte Rosa: Dufour Peak Summit Goal is exactly what you’ve been looking for. A week of total immersion in the alps of Monte Rosa to follow a program from a gradual approach to alpine climbing techniques, ensuring a gradual acclimatization. Crampon techniques, rock climbing, ridge crossings, and a meticulously planned itinerary to guarantee you an unparalleled experience.
5 alpinists € 2500,00 / person
The price includes
4 days in half board at Alagna in a Hotel or Residence touristic level, 4 days with a IFMGA mountain guide, Personal guidance for the ascent to Dufour, half board at Rifugio Gnifetti, half board at Rifugio Margherita, lift passes, crampons, harness, via ferrata kit.
Day 1: Arrival in Alagna Arrive in Alagna and settle into your accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Equipment Check and Via Ferrata After breakfast, meet with the guide to go over the week’s program. Check all equipment and technical gear, assisting in finding or renting anything missing. 11 AM, ascend with the Monterosa Ski lifts to Bocchetta delle Pisse for the Cimalegna via ferrata. Learn essential skills such as tying knots, moving safely, and navigating vertical terrain. Return to Alagna, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 3: High-Altitude Test – Punta Giordani (4046 m) Ascend with the lifts to Indren for the first high-altitude test. Start the ascent to Punta Giordani (4046 m) with a 750 m elevation gain on the glacier in approximately 3 hours. Return to Alagna around 4:30 PM to aid in acclimatization.
Day 4: Glacier Skills and Southwest Ridge of Piramide Vincent Head to Gnifetti Refuge, starting from Punta Indren reached by cable car. Learn glacier travel techniques with crampons and safety maneuvers for high mountain terrain. Ascend the southwest ridge of Piramide Vincent, reaching the second 4000 of the program. Dinner and overnight stay in the refuge.
Day 5: Capanna Margherita – Highest Refuge in Europe Early morning ascent with a 900 m elevation gain to Capanna Margherita, the highest refuge in Europe. Dinner and overnight stay in the refuge.
Day 6: Summit Day – Punta Dufour (4633 m) The day we conquer the summit. Departure at dawn to reach Punta Dufour at 4633 m. We will face the ascent, putting into practice the knowledge acquired and perfected in the previous days, with attention and care. After touching the sky, we will start our descent, passing by the Christ of the Peaks to reach Indren, where we will take the lifts to return to Alagna. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Departure After breakfast, it is time for your trip back home.
– 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
– bag sheet for the hut
– sun screen & lip balm
– poles
– ice axe (if are used to it)
– helmet
– 1lt water bottle/thermos
– harness & crampons
– 30/40-liter compact backpack that doesn’t hinder movement
– ID/passport
– 2 carabiners with screw gate
– 1 x 120 cm sling
Please note, a sleeping bag liner is mandatory in all mountain huts.
We suggest a lightweight, reusable sleeping bag liner. Let’s protect the mountains from waste
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Climbing an ice and mixed route like Punta Dufour is a challenge that should never be underestimated. It requires advanced technical skills, familiarity with ice and mixed climbing techniques, as well as constant and high-level training. Safety in the mountains is paramount, and proper preparation includes understanding the terrain conditions, using mountaineering equipment correctly, and accurately assessing risks. Before undertaking such a venture, it is advisable to progressively gain experience on less challenging routes and undergo advanced training courses to develop the necessary skills for tackling complex alpine terrain.
€3,800.00
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