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Climbing Monte Rosa (Italy, Switzerland)

Climbing the dominant peak of the Monte Rosa massif - Dufour peak (4634 m)

In the Pennine Alps, next to the most beautiful peak in the world - Matterhorn (4478 m), there is a very beautiful mountain range, on the border of Italy - Switzerland, Monte Rosa, which includes more than 10 peaks. The dominant peak is Dufour peak (4634 m). You can climb this peak from both sides, and also take a very beautiful traverse.
In this program, we will go for acclimatization along the most beautiful paths of the area, ride cable cars (mountain train). You will see: edelweiss, lakes, glaciers and beautiful mountain peaks.
With early arrangement, you can climb through the Breithorn peak (4164 m)

Article:
315
Country:
Switzerland - Italy
Tour type:
Expeditions and ascents
Directions:
Pennine Alps
Complexity:
Medium
Number of participants:
From 3 to 5 people
Maximum height:
4634 m
Season:
June - September
Start of the program:
Milan, Cervinia, Zermatt
Finish program:
Milan, Cervinia, Zermatt
Duration:
7 days
Price:
1 700 USD
Count:
Tours dates
  
22.06.202514.09.2025
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PROGRAM #1, from Italy

Day 1
We meet in Milan, then move through the town of Pont-Saint-Martin to the village of Staffal (1825 m). Then everything depends on the time of our arrival in Staffal.

  • If we have time for the cable car, then we go up (options) to the huts: Gabiet and the lake of the same name (2400 m), Orest (2600 m), Mantua (3400 m) or Gnifetti (3600 m). If there is no acclimatization, then it is better to stop in Staffal
  • If we do not have time, then we stop in Staffal or in the city of Pont-Saint-Martin - here is the famous Roman bridge and two ruined medieval castles

Day 2
Acclimatization walks along interesting trails, lakes Lys and Gabiet (2400 m)

Day 3
Crossing to the Gnifetti hut (3600 m)

Day 4
After breakfast, crossing to the highest alpine hut Margherita (4554 m)

Day 5
Climbing the peak of the Dufour (4634 m). Then there are 2 options:

  • descent along the ascent to the Margherita hut
  • descent towards Switzerland, the Monte Rosa hut (2883 m)

Day 6
Italy. Descent to the village of Staffal.
Switzerland. Descent to Zermatt via Gornergrat (3089 m) - the upper station of the railway to Zermatt. This is one of those places that everyone should visit at least once in their life. It offers a magnificent panorama of the mountains and a magnificent view of the Matterhorn

Day 7
Italy. End of the tour, departure of the participants. See you on new routes!
Switzerland. Optional introductory hiking treks in Zermatt. End of the tour, departure of the participants. See you on new routes!

There are still many beautiful places on earth where an interesting tour can be organized.

 

PROGRAM #2, from Switzerland

Day 1
Meeting of participants in Zermatt (Geneva, Milan - to be discussed in advance). Accommodation in a campsite or hotel (apartments) - to be discussed in advance. Introductory walk

Days 2-3
Acclimatization. Various trekking. The sequence is determined by arrival, weather, physical condition of the participants

Day 4
We take the train to the upper station of Gornergrat (3089 m) - the upper station of the railway in Zermatt. This is one of those places that everyone should visit at least once in their life. From here, a magnificent panorama of the mountains and a magnificent view of the Matterhorn opens up. Then we go to the Monte Rosa hut (2883 m)

Day 5
Ascent to the peak of the Dufour peak (4634 m). Then there are 2 options:

  • descent along the ascent route to the Monte Rosa hut
  • descent towards Italy, the Margherita hut (4554 m)

Day 6
Italy. Descent to the village of Staffal.
Switzerland. Descent through the Gornergrat (3089 m) to Zermatt.

Day 7
Italy and Switzerland. End of the tour, departure of the participants. See you on new routes!

There are still many beautiful places on earth where you can organize an interesting tour.

 

PROGRAM #3, from Switzerland and Italy via Breithorn (4164 m), traverse of peaks

Day 1
Italy. Meeting in the village of Camping Cervino (below the city of Breuil-Cervinia) or in the city in a hotel (apartments).
Switzerland. Meeting of participants in Zermatt. Accommodation in a campsite or hotel (apartments) - agreed in advance. Introductory walk

Days 2-3
Acclimatization. Various trekking. The sequence is determined by arrival, weather, physical condition of the participants

Day 4
Italy and Switzerland. Ascent to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise station (3883 m). Then ascent to the Breithorn peak (4164 m). After climbing to the top, we continue along, below the ridge of the other peaks from west to east to the Ayas hut (3420 m). If you have time and energy, we go to the Quintino Sella hut (3585 m)

Day 5
We continue traverse the peaks, the most difficult day. We go to the Margherita hut (4554 m)

Day 6
Climbing the Dufour peak (4634 m). There are 2 options:

  • descent along the ascent route to the Monte Rosa hut
  • descent towards Italy, the Margherita hut (4554 m)

Day 7
Italy. Descent to the village of Staffal
Switzerland. Descent through the Gornergrat (3089 m) to Zermatt

Day 8
Italy and Switzerland. End of the tour, departure of the participants. See you on new routes!

There are still many beautiful places on earth where you can organize an interesting tour.

Milan - Stafal - Peak Dufour (4634 m) - Stafal (Zermatt) - Geneva (Bern, Milan)

Attention!!! Booking of places in huts is made in advance. Very often there are no free places!!! Or you will simply not be allowed in!!!

Price of the full package of services (Program No. 1):

  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 6 nights (1 participant) - from 3700 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 5 nights, camping 1 night (1 participant) - from 3670 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 6 nights (2 participants) - from 2700 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 5 nights, camping 1 night (2 participants) - from 2600 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 6 nights (3 participants) - from 2400 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 5 nights, camping 1 night (3 participants) - from 2200 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 6 nights (4-5 participants) - from 2200 euros
  • accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 5 nights, camping 1 night (4-5 participants) - from 2000 euros

Price of the full package of services (Program No. 2):

  • accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 6 nights (1 participant) - from 3700 euros
  • accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 2 nights, camping 4 nights (1 participant) - from 3000 euros
  • accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 6 nights (2 participants) - from 2700 euros
  • accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 2 nights, camping 4 nights (2 participants) - from 2100 euros
  • accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 6 nights (3 participants) - from 2400 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 2 nights, camping 4 nights (3 participants) - from 1900 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 6 nights (4-5 participants) - from 2200 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 2 nights, camping 4 nights (4-5 participants) - from 1700 euros

Price of the full package of services (Program No. 3):

  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 7 nights (1 participant) - from 4600 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 3 nights, camping 4 nights (1 participant) - from 4100 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 7 nights (2 participants) - from 3400 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 3 nights, camping 4 nights (2 participants) - from 3100 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 7 nights (3 participants) - from 3200 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 3 nights, camping 4 nights (3 participants) - from 2800 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 7 nights (4-5 participants) - from 2800 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 3 nights, camping 4 nights (4-5 participants) - from 2600 euros

The tour price includes:

  • Accommodation in a campsite or hotel (apartments), mountain huts
  • Cable cars (train)
  • Pocket meals on the route
  • Guide services

The tour price does not include:

  • International air ticket
  • Transport to Staffal, Zermatt or Cervinia and back
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Meals in cities (negotiated locally)
  • Tips for the guide

There are still many beautiful places on earth where you can organize an interesting tour.

We are ready to see you in our program and answer all your questions in detail.

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