Day 1
Meeting at 2:30 PM at the lift ticket office in Staffal, Gressoney. Check of backpacks and distribution of technical equipment. Ascent by cable car to Colle della Bettaforca, at 2700 meters. Trekking for 3-3.5 hours to Rifugio Quintino Sella, at 3585 meters. Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.

Day 2
Departure at dawn for Punta Castore, at 4226 meters, with an ascent of about 3.5 hours. In the afternoon, we will focus on self-rescue maneuvers, set up a pulley system for crevasse rescue, and deepen our rope management techniques. We will work on glacier progression and snow ridge techniques. Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.

Day 3
A demanding day dedicated to the traverse of Naso del Lyskamm, at 4272 m, following the Trofeo Mezzalama route to ascend to Capanna Margherita, the highest hut in Europe, where we will spend the night surrounded by the majesty of the Alps. Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.

Day 4
Wake-up at dawn at 4554 meters to admire the sunrise over the peaks. After breakfast, we will ascend Punta Zumstein, at 4563 meters, and then descend to Punta Parrot, at 4432 meters, and Piramide Vincent, at 4215 meters. The return to Punta Indren is expected around 4:00 PM.

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.

This program is an exciting challenge to test and improve your mountaineering skills. Participants will face various scenarios that require training and physical preparation. We will climb 5 peaks over 4000 meters and tackle ascents of 6-7 hours.

The Monte Rosa guides take a maximum of 3 climbers per guide on this experience.

• The Monte Rosa guides may modify the itineraries and activity schedules based on weather conditions, hut accessibility, and the physical preparation of the participants.
• The planned periods for activities may vary due to weather conditions and the physical state of the areas (snow cover, ground conditions, etc.).