The Monte Rosa, 4618m,between Zermatt and Saas Fee, rises as the famous crown of the 14,000 footers in the Swiss Valais region. During several days, with a mountain guide, we "ride" this splendid ridge between Switzerland and Italy while discovering wild and grandiose landscapes. The ascent and the incredible downhill ski descent that Mont Rose, second highest summit in the Alps, offers, will be the focus of this skiing and mountaineering adventure in altitude.
Monte Rosa is a summit that back country skiers and mountaineers dream of!!!
| The group |
Number of participants is restricted to 2 people per guide for better efficiency and increased security. A small group allows, as well, for a better quality and wonderful conviviality. |
| Lenght and Dates |
6 complete days.
Depart April |
| Meeting |
In front of the Tasch Train Station at 9 :00 am the first day |
| Level |
Confirmed level. Even if not too technical, this mountaineering adventure requires good physical preparation. |
| Supervision |
The supervision is assured by a High Mountain Guide who will provide the necessary technical elements to achieve this mountain ascent. |
| Lodging |
Lodging is half board in managed huts. Nights are spent in dormitories which lend to some great conviviality which can be punctuated by laughing spells or sometimes, unexpected meetings.....Situated in altitude; some of these huts do not have drinking water. Therefore, you must purchase bottled mineral water or tea for meals. To minimize the weight of your backpack, you can either by all or part of your picnic lunch at the hut. |
| Currency |
It is necessary to come with Swiss Francs to buy your drinks and other personal items. |
| Insurance |
We advise you to purchase an Alpine Rescue Insurance (French Alpine Club) prior to the trip and to bring the member ship card with you. For more information, contact us. |
| Equipment |
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| Price |
- 990 € / person (group of 2 maxi)
Price includes the mountain guide fees + the technical group equipment and the collective safety equipment.
Anticipate approximately 390 € per client in addition for :
- half board in huts
- lunches
- lift rides and transportation
- mountain guide half board + lift rides
These expenses have to be paid directly by the client during the trip |
The Program
- Day 1 | The Breithorn
Altitude gain = 1, 148 feet.
Descent = 2, 624 feet
After meeting in the morning, we take the cable car to climb to the Klein Matterhorn. It is 1,148 feet to reach the summit (13,661 feet). We take off our skis at this last rimaye and finish on foot. We then, descend via the Breithorn Pass, on to the Ayas Guides Hut.
- Day 2 | Roccia nera and Schwarxtor
Altitude gain = 1, 968 feet.
Descent in altitude = 3, 280 feet
From the hut, we climb back up a part of our descent from the day prior, before climbing up Roccia Nera (13, 369 feet) and we head in the direction of Schwaxtor. From here, a superb descent to the Mont Rose Cabane.
- Day 3 | Mont Rose
Altitude gain and descent = 5, 905 feet
Morning departure for a long climb towards Dufourspitze, also known as Mont Rose (15,150 feet). We have to pace ourselves so we can enjoy our time and the panorama that is offered to us at the top. Long and beautiful descent to the hut.
- Day 4 | Stockhorn pass
Altitude gain = 2, 296 feet
Descent = 2, 624 feet
We climb back up Gornerglescher on its' superior plateau. If we are feeling strong, we can push all the way to Cima di Jazzi. Once at the pass (11, 138 feet), we only have to « slide » towards the Flue Hotel where we will have a well deserved rest.
- Day 5 | Adler pass
Altitude gain = 3, 772 feet.
Descent = 2, 624
Today, a beautiful climb towards Alderpass which is the key opening the doors to the end of our adventure. On the way, we can climb the Stralhorn before descending to the famous Britannia Cabane.
- Day 6 | Allalinhorn and Saas
Altitude gain = 1, 968 feet.
Descent = 7, 545 feet
We depart early to reach the Hohlaubgletscher and climb the Allalinhorn. From here, a superb view of the trek that we have just accomplished. Now, we need to prepare an extraordinary descent on skis to conclude this adventure.
Note: This program is only indicative and can be modified by the guide in the event of poor freezing conditions, meteorological or snow and ice conditions or on account of the inadequacy of participants levels. |
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