The main mountain range of the Alps is a hydrographic divide that is located on the border between Italy and Switzerland. In the East, the Monte Rosa massif and to the West alone, the Gran Combin. In this long Program, mountaineers will have a long stay at altitude without descending to the Valley and traveling the long and extensive line of 4000. During the route you will be able to ascend many 15 of the 18 mountains that exceed 4,000 meters of this impressive massif. A fabulous experience for lovers of mountain skiing and classic mountaineering, being able to ascend the second highest mountain in the Alps, Punta Dufour, at 4,633 meters.
From March to May.
7 days of travel, 5 days of crossing
From 4 to 8 people.
Hotel on the first day and the rest excellent mountain refuges that have almost all the comforts, especially the Swiss ones renovated during the last decade and that stand out for the use of cutting-edge sustainable materials.
Medium.
Good physical condition to face slopes of up to 1,300 meters and descents of up to 2,200 meters.
A good cramponing technique and some use of the ice ax on terrain that does not exceed a 45º slope in snow or ice.
Head:
Warm hat
Sun cap
Factor 4 protection sunglasses.
Snow goggles (ski type)
Body:
Thermal underwear (recanvis for several days)
Long-sleeved thin fleece-type layer.
Warm layer such as thick fleece or primaloft or down.
Waterproof nylon or Goretex type layer.
Legs:
Thermal meshes
Comfortable softshell type touring ski pants.
Waterproof nylon or Goretex type pants.
Hands
Some thin fleece gloves.
Warm waterproof gloves or mittens.
Inside the backpack: Personal documentation. (in a waterproof bag), 1 water container of at least 1 liter, 1 thermos for hot tea. (optional)
Individual mini-kit: sun cream, lipstick, plasters + “double skin” (2nd skin), paracetamol tablets, eye drops, throat lozenges, balls for ears, personal medications.
Shelters
Some sack sheets are mandatory.
Front with batteries.
For personal hygiene.
Sun cream.
Snacks for the day during the various days.
Warm mountaineering boots
Telescopic poles (optional)
Grampons
Traversing ice ax
Climbing or rando harness
Helmet
DAY 1: Arrival in Zermatt. Night in Gite.
DAY 2: Klein Matterhorn Cable Car 3,883m – Breithorn 4,165m – Pollux 4,091m – Ref.Guide Val D´Ayas 3,380m
From the upper station of the Klein Matterhorn cable car (3,883m) we ascend to one of the most famous and accessible 4000’s in this part of the Swiss Alps, the Breithorn (4165m). Next, and thanks to our skis, we travel in just 30 minutes of gentle descent to the base of the Pollux somital pyramid to ascend this mountain, now with crampons and ice axes on steep slopes of snow or ice. To reach the top we will have to overcome the vertical and aerial chains strategically equipped to facilitate the arrival to this mythical mountain. Once at the base we will put on our skis and descend without further complications to the cozy Guide Val D’Ayas shelter.
Ascent:+ 400m
Descent: -800m
DAY 3: Ayas Refuge (3380m) – Castor (4200m) – Quinito Sella Refuge (3450m)
Leaving the refuge very early we will climb Castor along its western slope to reach its summit through one of the sharpest and most impressive edges of this journey and descent to the Quintino Sella refuge.
Ascent: 900m
Descent: 800m
DAY 4: Ref. Quintino Sella 3,585mm – Naso de Liskam Pass 4,130m – Piramide de Vincent 4,215m – Ref. de Montova 3,497m
From the Quintino Sella Refuge we will overcome with the use of ice axes and crampons the famous and sometimes delicate due to the presence of ice, the Naso del Liskam Pass (it is the most technical pass of the journey). Once passed, we will head towards the Mantova or Gnifetti refuge, having the opportunity to ascend Vincent’s Pyramid (optional) shortly before arriving at the refuge.
Ascent: 900m
Descent: 1,100m
DAY 5: Day: Ref. of Mantova or Gnifetti 3,497m – Col de Lys 4,246m- Monte Rosa 3º Punta Zumsteinspitze 4,573m – Ref. of Monte Rosa 2,795m
During this stage, if strength and time allow us, we can ascend to numerous 4000 s such as the Schwarzhorn or Corno Nero (4,321m) – Ludwigshoe (4,341m) – Parrotspitze (4432m) – Signalkuppe (4,554m) and of course the icing on the cake. of the cake of this journey and one of the 3 points that make up Monte Rosa, the Zumsteinspitze point of 4,563m, the highlight of this ski trip. After an impressive descent down the Grenzgletsher glacier and night in the last refuge, now entirely in Swiss territory.
Ascent: 1,100m
Descent: 1,800m
DAY 6: Monte Rosa Ref. 2,795m – Riffelhorn 2,927m – Zermatt 1,600m
From the Monte Rosa refuge we will cross Gorner Glacier to ascend the Riffelhorn with impressive views of Zermatt and the Macugnaga Valley. From here we will descend to the Gornergrat station and continue skiing to Zermatt (if the snow allows it)
End of the journey and final celebration dinner in Zermatt…
Ascent: Om or 500m if we go to Gornegrat
Descent: 1,400 m
DAY 7: Return to Spain or place of origin
High Mountain Guide Services UIAGM
Reservation Management
Accommodations in the Valley
Accommodations in Chamonix with half board
High mountain refuges
Cable cars and interior transport
Accident Insurance
Liability Insurance
Collective safety material
Complete diets for the High Mountain Guide
Transportation by car through the Valley
Gift from Manaslu Adventures
Trip to Switzerland
Picnics or meals outside the half-board shelters.
Meals in the valley.
Everything that is not included in the included services section.
Payment of 40% of the total amount as payment and deposit. The rest of the amount, 20 days before the first day of the trip.
Transfer: Santander Bank
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