Day 1: Arrival in Alagna
Arrival in Alagna, hotel check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 2: Equipment check and Via Ferrata
After breakfast, meet with the guide for a briefing on the week’s program and an equipment check. We’ll help you rent or find any missing gear. At 11 a.m., take the Monterosa Ski lifts up to Bocchetta delle Pisse to tackle the Cimalegna Via Ferrata. Here, you’ll learn the fundamental skills necessary for safely tackling the mountain. You’ll acquire skills such as tying proper knots, using technical equipment effectively, and moving confidently on vertical terrain. You’ll learn how to assess terrain stability and proceed safely on via ferrata routes and rock walls, building trust in your abilities—essential for confidently facing the challenges that await you in the coming days. Return to Alagna, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 3: First high-altitude test – Punta Giordani (4046 m)
After breakfast, take the lifts up to Punta Indren for the first high-altitude challenge. During the climb to Punta Giordani (4046 m), with a 750-meter elevation gain on glacial terrain and around 3 hours of ascent, you’ll face moderate slopes that allow you to practice using crampons and an ice axe. Glacier progression requires attention, but you’ll always be supported by your expert guide, who will teach you how to move in a roped team, manage crevasses, and maintain a steady pace in this fascinating and demanding environment. This first 4000-meter peak will give you a taste of great alpine achievements. Dinner and overnight stay at the Mantova Hut.

Day 4: Ascent of Piramide Vincent (4215 m)
A day dedicated to practicing crampon techniques and safety maneuvers in high-altitude conditions. The ascent of the southwest ridge of Piramide Vincent (4215 m) will be the second 4000-meter peak of the program, but with a different character from the first summit. Here, you’ll tackle a mixed route of rock and snow, perfect for consolidating your mixed-climbing skills. The ridge offers technical sections but is never too exposed, making the ascent exciting yet accessible. With the guide by your side, you can safely enjoy the high-altitude environment, surrounded by spectacular views that make every step a unique experience. Dinner and overnight stay at the Gnifetti Hut.

Day 5: Capanna Margherita – Highest hut in Europe
The ascent to Capanna Margherita, the highest hut in Europe at 4554 m, is a memorable experience. You’ll face a 900-meter elevation gain on a glacier, crossing landscapes of extraordinary beauty with views stretching across the entire Alpine range. Reaching Capanna Margherita will not only mark a significant physical achievement but also a deeply emotional moment. After the climb, you’ll enjoy a well-deserved rest in one of the most iconic locations in the Alps, preparing for the final major challenge of the program: the ascent of Punta Dufour. Dinner and overnight stay at Capanna Margherita.

Day 6: Summit – Punta Dufour (4633 m)
Early morning departure for the climb to Punta Dufour (4633 m). During the ascent, you’ll put into practice all the skills and techniques learned over the previous days, from equipment management to maneuvers on ice and ridges. Every step will require focus and precision, but thanks to gradual preparation, you’ll be ready to face the challenge. Once you reach the summit at 4633 meters, we will begin the descent towards Punta Indren, where we’ll take the lifts back to Alagna. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel, accompanied by the satisfaction of having conquered one of Europe’s most iconic peaks.

Day 7: Departure
Breakfast and departure for the return journey.

Monte Rosa guides may modify itineraries and activity programs based on weather conditions, the accessibility of huts, and the participants’ physical fitness. The planned periods for activities may vary due to weather conditions and the state of the terrain (snow coverage, ground conditions, etc.).

Mountaineering involves risks, including serious or fatal injuries. All Monte Rosa guides are IFMGA certified and are committed to minimizing dangers. However, it is important to understand that risk can never be completely eliminated, and this is an aspect you acknowledge and accept when signing a booking contract for a climb with us.

The guides will assist you in reaching your goals and ensure you have an enjoyable experience. It is essential to trust their judgment and accept the decisions they make. Being well-prepared and in good physical condition is crucial for ensuring safety during ascents.

If the guide deems you unprepared for the booked climb, they will suggest an appropriate alternative. In case of unexpected bad weather that makes the ascent dangerous, the guide will propose an agreed-upon alternative climb.