2 alpinists: € 980/ person
3 alpinists: € 760,00 / person
4 alpinists: € 680,00 / person
5 alpinists: € 610,00 / person

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The price incluedes: 3 days  with IFMGA mountain guide, half-board accommodation at Rifugio Città di Mantova for 2 nights, round-trip cable car ticket, technical equipment if needed (harness, crampons), half-board for the guide.

Day 1

Meeting at 2:30 PM with the guide at Passo dei Salati, which we will reach via the Monterosa Ski lifts. After checking and distributing the equipment, we will take the cable car to Punta Indren (3260 m), from where our ascent to Rifugio Mantova will begin, a hike of about an hour. We will tackle this first hike at a leisurely pace, with several stops to prevent any altitude-related issues.

Once we arrive at the hut and settle in, taking some time to get to know each other better, we will have an introductory lesson on the equipment and its use. We will examine the carabiners and learn how to use them correctly, discuss the differences between classic, ice, and ski mountaineering ice axes, and delve into the characteristics of ropes and harnesses. Dinner and overnight stay at Rifugio Mantova.

Day 2

A day entirely dedicated to exploring the glacier with a practical course to learn how to move with crampons, acquiring the necessary techniques and safety measures for tackling high mountain terrain. We will learn how to tie basic knots, essential for securing ourselves in the mountains and executing maneuvers safely. We will review various tying systems and the distances to maintain, considering the glacier conditions and the group’s characteristics. Techniques for crevasse rescue will be introduced. We will explore different types of glaciers and learn progression techniques, both uphill and downhill, with particular attention to the correct use of the ice axe. Dinner and overnight stay at Rifugio Mantova.

Day 3

Wake up at dawn to reach the course’s goal: ascend to Capanna Margherita, the highest hut in Europe, or one of the 4,000-meter peaks of Monte Rosa. This will be the ideal opportunity to test the skills acquired in the previous days.

Recommended Clothing

• 2 Breathable shirts (short sleeves also fine)
• 1 Long-sleeve thermal shirt
• 1 Fleece or heavy sweatshirt
• 1 Down jacket
• 1 Waterproof/windproof jacket
• 2 pairs of thermal or ski socks
• 1 Leggings
• 1 Windproof mountaineering pants
• Warm gloves + lightweight fingered gloves
• 1 Warm hat (covering the ears)
• 1 Neck warmer (buff)
• Sunglasses with category 3 or 4 protection

Technical Equipment

• 30/35 L backpack
• Backpack cover
• Crampons with 10 or 12 points (included in the price)
• Ice axe with steel blade (only if you have one)
• Helmet (included in the price)
• Harness (included in the price)
• Telescopic poles

Important Accessories

• Headlamp and power bank
• 1-liter thermos
• SPF 50+ sunscreen
• Moisturizing lip balm
• Energy snacks (nuts, bars, chocolate…)
• Basic first aid kit (blister plasters, aspirin, personal medicines…)
• Essential personal hygiene kit
• Sleeping bag liner

If you have doubts about the necessary equipment, click here! You will find a detailed guide and links to products recommended by the Monte Rosa Guides.

IMPORTANT: A sleeping bag liner is mandatory in all mountain huts. We recommend bringing a lightweight, reusable liner to help reduce waste in the mountains.
We use this one.

Mountaineering, ski touring, off-piste skiing and trekking take place in a natural, uncontrolled environment.
Weather conditions, snow, ice, terrain, visibility, altitude and physical fatigue can change rapidly and directly affect the course of the activity. For this reason, there is always an inherent level of objective risk, which cannot be eliminated but only managed.

All our activities are led by IFMGA Mountain Guides and Certified Hiking Guides (AMM).
The guide continuously assesses environmental conditions and the physical and mental state of participants, sets an appropriate pace, manages progression and ensures the correct use of equipment. If conditions require it, the guide may modify the itinerary or interrupt the activity, always in the interest of individual and group safety.

Participants are required to be in good physical and mental condition, adequately prepared for the level of the activity, and to follow the guide’s instructions at all times.

Group activities

During group outings, the pace is set according to the slowest participant. In case of fatigue or discomfort, the guide may decide to adjust the programme or return early. In the mountains, the group ascends and returns together.

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