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Spaghetti tour with skis – Monte Rosa

Level: Expert
Start date: 1 March
End date: 22 April
Participants: Max 4

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The Spaghetti Tour ski touring is a stunning route around the Monte Rosa massif, allowing you to explore the villages and valleys of the area while passing by some of the most beautiful 4000-meter peaks in the Western Alps, such as the Breithorn, Castore, and Lyskamm. The tour starts in the Alagna Valley, traverses Zermatt, and returns to Alagna via Gressoney.

An unforgettable adventure for those who love the mountains and want to discover the wonders of Monte Rosa in all its grandeur.

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The numbers of the spaghetti tour ski touring:

  • 3 huts above 3000 m
  • 1 night in Zermatt
  • 4 villages in the Monte Rosa region
  • 7500 m of vertical drop to ski

 

with 2 skiers € 2000,00/ person
with 3 skiers € 1550,00/ person
with 4 skiers € 1300,00/ person

The price includes: IFAGM Monterosa ski guide for the 5 days of the tour, skipass, 1-day ski pass and ascent to the Klein Matterhorn, half board at Capanna Gnifetti, in a hotel in Zermatt, at Rifugio Guide di Ayas, and at Rifugio Quintino Sella, guide expenses, 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: MonterosaSki and Capanna Gnifetti
We will begin our adventure in the MonterosaSki area with some off-piste descents to warm up and test our ski mountaineering equipment, as well as check our safety gear. In the afternoon, we will ascend for about an hour and a half using skins to reach Capanna Gnifetti (3647 m), where we will spend the night, enjoying a spectacular view of the Po Valley.
Overnight: Capanna Gnifetti.

Day 2: Colle del Lys and Descent to Zermatt
We will set off early to climb to Colle del Lys (4248 m), an extraordinary point in the Monte Rosa massif, surrounded by spectacular glaciers and the most beautiful 4000-meter peaks of the Alps. The descent to Zermatt (1620 m), covering 2600 meters with views of the Matterhorn, will be thrilling.
Overnight: Hotel Derby, Zermatt.

Day 3: Klein Matterhorn and Rifugio Guide di Ayas
We will take the cable car to Klein Matterhorn (3883 m) and continue towards the western Breithorn, passing under Polluce (which we may also decide to climb), before descending to Rifugio Guide di Ayas.
Overnight: Rifugio Guide della Val d’Ayas.

Day 4: Castore and Rifugio Quintino Sella
We will head towards the summit of Castore (4225 m), a challenging ascent that will reward us with a spectacular summit ridge. After the descent, we will reach Rifugio Quintino Sella (3585 m), renowned for its sustainability.
Overnight: Rifugio Quintino Sella.

Day 5: Punta del Naso del Lyskamm and Return
On the last day, we will tackle the ascent to Punta del Naso del Lyskamm (4272 m), one of the most technical and exciting sections of the tour, before returning to Alagna or Gressoney with a descent of 3000 meters.

– 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.

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 state of the locations (snow cover, terrain conditions, etc.).

Activities depend on the opening and closing dates of the ski lifts and refuges, established annually by the operators, over which the guides have no control.


FAQ #1 – In case of bad weather, can I reschedule my trip?
Yes, trips can be rescheduled if weather conditions do not allow the ascent.
FAQ #2 – What is the required fitness level?
To undertake a ski mountaineering ascent, it is necessary to be able to ski on a black slope. Physical endurance, strong legs, and good breath are also required.
FAQ #3 – Is it necessary to have an ABS backpack?
For ski mountaineering trips an ABS backpack is not mandatory. The safety kit consisting of an avalanche transceiver (artva), shovel, and probe is mandatory. We provide the safety kits if you don’t have one. Don’t forget to reserve it!
FAQ #4 – Can the proposed experiences change?
Certainly! The experiences we offer depend on snow conditions and weather. The guide assigned to you will suggest similar but alternative routes if the booked excursion is not suitable for the chosen date.

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Spaghetti tour with skis – Monte Rosa

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