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Exclusive Alpine Week on Monte Rosa

Level: 5
Season: Summer
Duration: 7 days
Participants: Max 5

My goal

This Monte Rosa mountaineering programme is designed for climbers who want to build the skills, fitness and confidence needed to reach Punta Dufour (4,633 m) and prepare for future high-altitude objectives such as Mont Blanc.

The programme develops progressively. You begin on easier technical terrain, then move onto ridges, glacier travel and mixed climbing, using each day to improve crampon technique, rope work, movement on exposed terrain and the management of effort at altitude. The progression also includes an ascent to Punta Gnifetti and an overnight stay at the Margherita Hut at 4,554 metres before attempting Punta Dufour.

Your IFMGA Mountain Guide manages each stage according to your level, the weather, glacier conditions and your response to altitude. The programme can be adapted when necessary: the objective is not simply to reach Punta Dufour, but to arrive at the final climb with the technical foundation, acclimatisation and physical margin needed to approach it properly.

The goal is to use several days on Monte Rosa to become a more capable high-altitude mountaineer, with Punta Dufour as the main objective and a stronger foundation for future alpine climbs.

2 alpinists3200,00 / person
3 alpinists3100,00 / person
4 alpinists € 2900,00 / person
The price includes: guidance by a IFMGA mountain guide from Monte Rosa for the 5-day tour, 3 nights half-board accommodation in a tourist-class hotel in Alagna, a personal IFMGA mountain guide for the ascent of Punta Dufour, half-board accommodation at the Mantova, Gnifetti, and Margherita Huts, ski pass, crampons, harness, and via ferrata kit.

Not included in the price: Accident insurance (recommended), meals not listed for both yourself and the guide, and anything not specified under “the price includes.”

Day 1 – Arrival in Alagna
Arrival in Alagna, hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2 – Via Ferrata and technical preparation
Meet your IFMGA Mountain Guide for the week’s briefing and an equipment check. We then take the lifts to Bocchetta delle Pisse for the Cimalegna Via Ferrata, where we work on knots, technical equipment and movement on rock and vertical terrain. Return to Alagna, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 – Punta Giordani, 4,046 m
We take the lifts to Punta Indren and climb Punta Giordani, with around 750 m of ascent and approximately 3 hours uphill. The day is used to practise crampon and ice-axe technique, glacier travel, roped progression and pacing at altitude. Dinner and overnight stay at Rifugio Mantova.

Day 4 – Piramide Vincent, 4,215 m
We climb Piramide Vincent via its southwest ridge, moving on a combination of rock and snow. The day builds on the previous skills, with particular attention to crampon technique and movement on mixed terrain. Dinner and overnight stay at Rifugio Gnifetti.

Day 5 – Margherita Hut, 4,554 m
We climb approximately 900 m across glaciated terrain to reach the Margherita Hut. The day is also an important part of the acclimatisation process before the final objective. Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.

Day 6 – Punta Dufour, 4,633 m
Early departure for the main objective of the programme: Punta Dufour. During the climb, you put into practice the techniques developed over the previous days. Your IFMGA Mountain Guide assesses conditions, timing and your performance throughout the ascent. After the climb, we descend towards Punta Indren and take the lifts back to Alagna. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7 – Departure
Breakfast and departure.

For this Monte Rosa mountaineering programme, you will need:

  • mountaineering clothing suitable for high altitude
  • mountaineering boots
  • 30–35 litre backpack
  • category 3 or 4 sunglasses
  • warm gloves
  • headlamp
  • telescopic poles
  • sleeping bag liner for the mountain huts

Your technical equipment will include crampons, ice axe, helmet, harness and a locking carabiner.

When you book, we will send you the complete equipment list. A few days before departure, your IFMGA Mountain Guide will also confirm any specific gear required according to the weather, temperatures and mountain conditions.

A sleeping bag liner is compulsory in the mountain huts. We recommend a lightweight, reusable one: this is the one we use.

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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FAQ #1 – Will I suffer from altitude sickness?

There is no way to predict this with certainty. During the programme you will spend several days at high altitude and sleep above 3,000 and 4,000 metres. The gradual progression helps with acclimatisation, but everyone responds differently. Your IFMGA Mountain Guide will monitor your pace, recovery and general condition throughout the week.

FAQ #2 – What happens if I feel unwell during the ascent?

Tell your guide immediately. Depending on the situation, your IFMGA Mountain Guide may slow the pace, change the programme or stop the climb. The priority is to make the appropriate decision before continuing higher.

FAQ #3 – Can I join if I am travelling alone?

Yes. You can join the programme on your own when places are available. Before confirming your booking, we will check your previous experience and fitness to make sure the programme is suitable for you.

FAQ #4 – Do I need to bring a sleeping bag?

No. The mountain huts provide blankets or duvets, but you must bring a sleeping bag liner. Choose a lightweight model that is easy to carry throughout the programme.

FAQ #5 – Will I get a refund if I do not reach Punta Dufour?

No. Punta Dufour is the main objective of the programme, but reaching the summit cannot be guaranteed. Weather, glacier conditions, acclimatisation, timing or your physical condition may require the guide to change or stop the climb. The guiding service is still considered provided.

FAQ #6 – What level of fitness do I need?

You need very good fitness and previous mountain experience. The programme involves several consecutive days at altitude, long climbs and technical terrain. You should be able to maintain a steady pace for several hours and recover well from one day to the next.

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Insurance

Before departure, check that your insurance policy specifically covers mountaineering, glacier travel, altitude, trip cancellation, repatriation, and personal liability. For more information, read our complete guide to mountain insurance.

WINTER

Level 1 – Explore
First freeride experiences. Controlled turns and a relaxed pace on accessible terrain.

Level 2 – Advanced
Confident skiing on ungroomed snow and able to maintain a good pace throughout the day.

Level 3 – Technical
Regular freeride experience, including on steeper terrain and in more exposed situations.


SUMMER

Level 1 – First experience
You should be comfortable with normal mountain hiking. No previous mountaineering or glacier experience is required.

Level 2 – Basic experience
You should already have completed hikes of several hours on mountain trails. Previous glacier experience or use of crampons is not required, but you should be ready to use them for the first time.

Level 3 – Mountaineering experience
Previous experience using crampons and travelling roped together on a glacier is required. The route may include short exposed sections.

Level 4 – Advanced experience
Solid experience using crampons and travelling roped together is required. The route may include exposed ridges, steep slopes and mixed terrain.

Level 5 – Experienced mountaineer
Strong experience on technical high-mountain routes is required. The route may include very exposed sections, climbing on rock, ice or mixed terrain, and may require knowledge of the main rope techniques.

The level indicates the technical experience required, not the physical effort.
The actual difficulty may vary depending on mountain conditions and the route.