Group tour € 670,00 / person

The tour will be confirmed upon reaching the minimum number of participants, which is 5. The maximum number of participants is 7.

The price includes: IFAGM Monterosa ski guide for the 4 days of the tour, 4-day skipass, half board at moutain hut, ski guide half board, technical equipment (harness, crampons), safety kit (avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe)*.

*subject to availability

Not included in the price: accident insurance (recommended), meals not specified for yourself and the guide, everything not listed under “the price includes

Day 1: Introduction and Equipment

• Welcome and introductions.
• Overview of course objectives and itinerary.
• Equipment check and explanation of essential gear for ski mountaineering.
• Basic techniques for skiing in various snow conditions.
• Introduction to climbing skins and their use.

Day 2: Navigation and Topography

• Introduction to topographic maps.
• Mountain navigation skills.
• Planning a route considering altitude, slope, and potential hazards.
• Guided hike with a focus on navigation and planning.
• Practical exercises with maps and compass.

Day 3: Climbing Techniques and Self-Rescue

• Climbing technique with climbing skins.
• Proper use of poles during ascent.
• Avalanche safety, prevention, and use of the transceiver (ARTVA).
• Practical self-rescue session in avalanche scenarios.
• Ascent to Capanna Gnifetti, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 4: Advanced Skills and Summary

• Final hike to practice the skills learned.
• Assessment of snow conditions and selection of safe routes.
• Course recap and question-and-answer session.

– Safety kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe
– Telescopic ski poles
– Skins
– Ski touring skis and boots
– Harness
– 1 locking carabiner
– Ski crampons
– Ice axe
– Sunscreen with good protection
– Knife
– Ski gloves
– Thermos
– Sunglasses + ski goggles
– 30 L backpack
– Sun hat + windproof hat
– Wool socks
– Layered ski clothing (breathable base layer, fleece, windproof shell, ski jacket, and pants with integrated gaiters)
– Sleeping bed liner

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.

Overall Focus

• Safety first: safety protocols in the mountains and interpretation of avalanche forecasts.
• Mountain Knowledge: snow science and terrain reading to identify potential hazards.
• Practical Experience: every day, application of the skills learned and constant feedback.

Course Outcome

• Empowerment: participants will be able to plan and conduct ski mountaineering trips safely, with greater awareness of the environment and decision-making skills.

The guides of Monte Rosa may modify the itineraries and activity schedules based on weather conditions, accessibility of the refuges, and the physical preparedness of the participants.
The planned times for activities may vary due to weather conditions and the physical state of the locations (snow cover, terrain conditions, etc.).