2 alpinists: € 2100,00 /person
3 alpinists: € 1800,00 /person

Solo but want to join this trip? Check the groups section.

The price includes: guidance by a IFMGA Monte Rosa mountain guide for the 5 days of the tour, ski passes for Cervinia Plateau Rosa and Indren Gressoney, half-board accommodation in the indicated huts, technical equipment (harness, crampons), and taxi service to Cervinia.

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

Ascent elevation gain: 700 m
Ascent/descent time: 5-6 h
Meeting point: Cervinia, at the lift ticket office, for equipment check and briefing.

We will take the cable car up to Plateau Rosa, from where our adventure towards the Western Breithorn will begin. The glacier will accompany us along the ascent, offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Once at the summit at 4165 meters, we’ll pause to enjoy the panorama, a moment of pure wonder on top of the world. We’ll then descend to the Guide di Ayas Hut at Lambronecca, at 3400 meters, where a warm welcome and a well-deserved dinner will await us.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.

Day 2

Ascent elevation gain: 800 m
Ascent/descent time: 6-7 h

After breakfast, we will continue the ascent towards the Verra Pass to reach the base of Castor’s West Face, crossing crevasses and snowy slopes. At 4000 meters, we will overcome the terminal crevasse, an exciting moment that will test our skills. Once on Castor’s summit ridge at 4200 meters, we’ll be rewarded with an impressive view that will make us feel small in front of the immensity of the Alps. The descent will follow a snowy ridge and a steep slope to the Felik Pass. From here, we’ll cross the Felik Glacier and reach the Quintino Sella Hut (3575 m).
Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.

Day 3

Ascent elevation gain: 800 m
Ascent/descent time: 6-8 h

We will start by crossing the Western Lys Glacier up to 3800 meters. After about two hours of walking, we’ll begin the ascent of the Lyskamm Nose (4272 m). The climb is steep and challenging, but offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. From the summit, we’ll descend towards the Eastern Lys Glacier to ascend again to 4200 meters, crossing this immense sea of ice. We’ll then continue to the Vincent Pyramid (4215 m) before descending to the Gnifetti Hut (3647 m).
Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.

Day 4

Ascent elevation gain: 1500 m
Ascent/descent time: 6-7 h

A day dedicated to the extraordinary experience of reaching the Margherita Hut, at 4554 meters, the highest hut in Europe. During the ascent, we’ll cross iconic peaks like Balmenhorn (4167 m) and Ludwigshöhe (4341 m), immersing ourselves more and more into the rarefied atmosphere of the high mountains. Each step will bring us closer to the summit, as the air thins and the panorama becomes increasingly spectacular. Finally, we’ll reach Punta Gnifetti, where the Margherita Hut stands. After an intense and emotional day, we will relax with a high-altitude dinner, surrounded by the most majestic peaks of the Alps.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.

Day 5

Ascent elevation gain: 100 m
Descent elevation loss: 1680 m
Ascent/descent time: 6-8 h

The final day will take us to the summit of Zumsteinspitze, at 4563 meters. From the top, we will enjoy an incredible panorama spanning the entire Alpine range, a moment of pure emotion and satisfaction. We will then begin the long descent towards Gressoney, crossing glaciers and spectacular landscapes. Once we reach the valley, a taxi will take us back to Cervinia, where we will conclude this extraordinary mountain adventure, filled with unforgettable memories.

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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