The Rey Ridge to Dufour Peak is one of the classic and challenging routes in the Monte Rosa group, named after Guido Rey, a prominent mountaineer and photographer from the early 1900s. The route leads to the highest summit of the massif and follows the pronounced SSW ridge, entirely at high altitude, between 4200 and 4600 meters. The ascent involves sections of both snow and rock, depending on seasonal conditions. The technical difficulties range between Grade III and IV on well-featured rock, with some steep passages, making it a thrilling and demanding climb.
Rey Ridge to Dufour Peak Summary
Preparing for the Rey Ridge to Dufour Peak? Test yourself on the Cresta del Soldato.
1 alpinist: €1,500.00
The price includes: IFMGAcertified Monte Rosa mountain guide for two days of the ascent, technical equipment, overnight stay at the Gnifetti Hut, ski pass for Alagna/Gressoney – Punta Indren (valid for multiple round trips)
Not included in the price: accident insurance (recommended), meals not mentioned for both the client and the guide, anything not specified under “the price includes.”
Day 1
Meet the guide at the Passo dei Salati and ascend to the Gnifetti Hut.
Day 2
Depart at dawn to ascend Dufour Peak via the Rey Ridge. The route will take approximately 6-7 hours.
– 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)
– heavy trousers (windproof)
– underpants
– gaiters
– rigid, ankle height, waterproof boots
– two pair of ski socks
– hat that covers your ears
– sunglasses (with 3 or 4 protection)
– sun screen & lip balm
– ice axe (if are used to it)
– harness & crampons
– headlamp
– sleeping bag liner
– 1lt water bottle/thermos
– poles
– helmet (recommended but not compulsory)
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.
Monte Rosa guides ascend the Sella Ridge with one climber per guide.
Given the difficulty, we will ask for a brief phone or video call meeting.
Mountaineering carries inherent risks, including serious injury or death. All Monte Rosa guides are UIAGM certified and are committed to minimizing these risks. However, it is important to understand that the risk cannot be completely eliminated, and this is something you acknowledge when signing a booking contract with us.
The guides will assist you in achieving your objectives and ensuring an enjoyable experience. Trusting their judgment and accepting their decisions is crucial. Being well-prepared and physically fit is essential to ensuring safety during ascents.
If the guide deems you unready for the booked ascent, they will suggest an appropriate alternative. In the event of unforeseen bad weather that makes the ascent dangerous, the guide will propose an alternative climb.
Our packages do not include insurance. Since many of you are members of mountain clubs, which offer excellent coverage for their members, or already have personal insurance, we aim to avoid redundancy.
However, if you are not yet insured (and we highly recommend you consider it) and would like coverage for:
you can explore the available options on Europ Assistance or on L’Arca Assicurazioni.
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