Day 1 – Approach and first exercises

Meeting at 14:30 in Staffal (Gressoney).
Backpack check, distribution of technical equipment and cable car ride to Colle della Bettaforca (2700 m).
Trek of 3–3.5 hours to Rifugio Quintino Sella (3585 m), with an introduction to the course topics.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.

Ascent: approx. 900 m
Duration: 3–3.5 hours

Day 2 – Naso del Lyskamm and Capanna Margherita

Early start for the traverse of Naso del Lyskamm (4272 m) following the Trofeo Mezzalama route.
Practical lessons: progression on hard ice, rope team safety management and ridge techniques.
Arrival at Capanna Margherita (4554 m), with focus on acclimatisation and high-altitude orientation.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.

Ascent: approx. 1200 m
Duration: 6–7 hours

Day 3 – Multiple ascents and return

Spectacular sunrise at 4554 m.
Ascent to Punta Zumstein (4563 m), continuing to Punta Parrot (4432 m) and Piramide Vincent (4215 m).
Practical exercises on rope team management, pace and descent techniques.
Return to Punta Indren (3260 m) around 16:00 and conclusion of the course.

Ascent: approx. 1200 m total
Duration: 7–8 hours

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Recommended Clothing

• 2 breathable shirts (short sleeves also fine)
• 1 long-sleeve thermal shirt
• 1 fleece or heavy sweatshirt
• 1 down jacket
• 1 waterproof and windproof jacket
• 2 pairs of thermal or ski socks
• 1 pair of leggings
• 1 pair of 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, etc.)
• 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.

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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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