Join us for an adventure that will take you to the Vincent Pyramid at 4215 m and to Balmenhorn at 4161 m.
Following the route on the Lys Glacier, just as mining engineer Jean-Nicolas Vincent did in 1819, you will reach the Vincent Pyramid, We will guide you to the 4000-meter peak that dominates the Italian valleys of Monte Rosa: Valsesia, Valle del Lys, and Val d’Ayas. From the summit, you will enjoy an immense panorama stretching from Mont Blanc to the Maritime Alps.
On the rocks of Balmenhorn (4161 m), we will admire the Cristo delle Vette, a large sculpture by Alfredo Bai, created as an ex-voto to express his gratitude for returning alive from World War II.
Vincent Pyramid and Balmenhorn at a glance
Difficulty: F+ (easy) – Simple glacier hike, with a short section of bolted rock wall to access the Cristo delle Vette statue.
Ascent time: 3.5 to 4 hours
Elevation gain: 950 meters – The total vertical distance covered during the hike.
Why start mountaineering? Seduced by the unnecessary, read here.
1 alpinist€ 540,00
2 alpinists€ 300,00 / person
3 alpinists€ 220,00 / person
4 alpinists€ 180,00 / person
5 alpinists€ 160,00 / person
Are you alone and want to join a group? Click here
The price includes: accompaniment by a IFMGA mountain guide from Monte Rosa, ski pass, technical equipment (harness, crampons)
Not included in the price: accident insurance (recommended), meals not specified for you and the guide, anything not specified under “The price includes”
Meet the guide at Passo dei Salati, which we will reach via the first lift from Alagna or Gressoney. After a thorough equipment check and distribution of technical materials, we will take the cable car up to Punta Indren and then start roped up towards the Lys Glacier. Our itinerary will first lead us to the Piramide Vincent (4215 m) and then descend towards Balmenhorn to reach the iconic Cristo delle Vette (4161 m).
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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.
The Monte Rosa guides ascend the Piramide Vincent and the Cristo delle Vette at Balmenhorn with a maximum of 5 climbers per guide.
€540.00
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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