• Monte Rosa on ski touring
  • Monte Rosa on ski touring
  • Monte Rosa on ski touring
  • Monte Rosa on ski touring
  • Monte Rosa on ski touring
Italy / Monte Rosa Massif

Monte Rosa on ski touring

Réf : MDFENI

In summary

  • Sports
    Ski touring
  • Duration
    2 days
  • Level
    Expert

    Levels

    Ski touring
    Beginner
    For those who have never done ski touring or off-piste skiing but are comfortable skiing down red or black runs. You will ski for 3 to 4 hours a day. You must be capable of skinning uphill for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours, covering an elevation gain and loss of between 300m and 600m per day.
    Intermediate
    For those who have already skied off-piste using ski lifts. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day. Vertical gain can reach 800 m per day.
    Confirmed
    For those who occasionally go ski touring and off-piste skiing. You are capable of skiing down almost any terrain and ski for several consecutive days. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day, with vertical gains of up to 1,000 m per day.
    Advanced
    For regular ski tourers. You are capable of skiing down any type of snow on slopes of up to 40°. You frequently ski in powder. You have perfect control over your speed, sideslipping, and both uphill and downhill kick turns. You have prior experience with ski touring or with vertical gains exceeding 1,200m. You are capable of maintaining this level of activity over several consecutive days.
    Expert
    For regular ski tourers: You are capable of skiing down all types of snow on slopes exceeding 40°. You frequently ski in powder and have perfect control over your speed and sideslipping. You have experience with ski touring involving vertical gains of over 1,400m and have previously completed several consecutive days under these conditions.
  • Destination
    Italy / Monte Rosa Massif
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    8.51 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇬🇧
    English
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Two intense days in the heart of the Monte Rosa massif , for a ski touring itinerary reserved for experienced high-altitude enthusiasts. The start is gentle, thanks to the ski lifts leading to the Mantova refuge at nearly 3,500 meters , the starting point for a gradual ascent to the summits. The first day is dedicated to acclimatization with the ascent of the Vincent Pyramid (4,215 m) , a spectacular introduction. The following day, the route heads towards Punta Gnifetti (4,556 m) , the highlight of the itinerary, before embarking on an exceptional 3,000-meter descent to Gressoney . This trip offers an immersion in a magnificent glacial world, with breathtaking panoramas , eternal snow , and a distinctly alpine atmosphere . Designed for ski tourers with a good command of the sport, this course combines physical performance , technical progression , and the pleasure of altitude , all within a completely different environment .

The highlights

  • Two 4000m peaks in two days
  • Technically accessible and progressive ascents
  • Moderate elevation changes thanks to the ski lifts
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Sport

Level

Ski touring

Expert

Levels

Ski touring
Beginner
For those who have never done ski touring or off-piste skiing but are comfortable skiing down red or black runs. You will ski for 3 to 4 hours a day. You must be capable of skinning uphill for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours, covering an elevation gain and loss of between 300m and 600m per day.
Intermediate
For those who have already skied off-piste using ski lifts. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day. Vertical gain can reach 800 m per day.
Confirmed
For those who occasionally go ski touring and off-piste skiing. You are capable of skiing down almost any terrain and ski for several consecutive days. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day, with vertical gains of up to 1,000 m per day.
Advanced
For regular ski tourers. You are capable of skiing down any type of snow on slopes of up to 40°. You frequently ski in powder. You have perfect control over your speed, sideslipping, and both uphill and downhill kick turns. You have prior experience with ski touring or with vertical gains exceeding 1,200m. You are capable of maintaining this level of activity over several consecutive days.
Expert
For regular ski tourers: You are capable of skiing down all types of snow on slopes exceeding 40°. You frequently ski in powder and have perfect control over your speed and sideslipping. You have experience with ski touring involving vertical gains of over 1,400m and have previously completed several consecutive days under these conditions.
For regular ski tourers: You are capable of skiing down all types of snow on slopes exceeding 40°. You frequently ski in powder and have perfect control over your speed and sideslipping. You have experience with ski touring involving vertical gains of over 1,400m and have previously completed several consecutive days under these conditions.

In figures

Ski touring

  • Average duration/day: 8h30
  • Average daily elevation gain: 1025 m
  • Average daily descent: 1750 m
  • Maximum altitude: 4556 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 3 to 6 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇬🇧
English
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

Danilo and his team

Experienced mountain guides Danilo and his team accompany you on all types of terrain: mountaineering, multi-pitch climbs, ski touring, and high-altitude treks. Passionate and meticulous, they prioritize safety, progress, and enjoyment on every outing. With them, every climb becomes a shared and authentic adventure in the heart of the most beautiful mountains in the Alps.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
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    Gressoney - Ascent of the Vincent Pyramid 4215m - Refuge Città di Mantova 3498m

    • Activity Ski touring
    • Duration of the activity 7h
    • Positive elevation gain 950 m
    • Negative elevation 750 m
    • Maximum altitude 4215 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    In the morning, meet your guide directly in Staffal, the last hamlet at the foot of Monte Rosa, opposite the Punta Indren cable car station. After a quick equipment check, you'll take the first cable car at 7:30 am to ascend to an altitude of 3,275 meters. Once at the top, you'll cross the Indren Glacier towards the Vincent Pyramid. The ascent of the Vincent Pyramid is via an accessible route. Upon reaching the summit, you'll be rewarded with a magnificent view of the surrounding 4,000-meter peaks of Monte Rosa. The descent will be on the vast Lys Glacier, with the Matterhorn, the north face of the Liskamm, and Monte Rosa all within easy reach, while Mont Blanc and its massif will be visible in the distance. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Città di Mantova refuge.

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Day 1

Access

Departure
Staffal
Day 1 : 08h00
End of stay
Staffal
Day 2 - 16h00

Go to the starting point

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
  1. Via Chamonix Mont Blanc - you can reach Chamonix by train from the main French airports or Geneva airport - then you can reach Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, via the Mont Blanc tunnel (bus links from Chamonix to the Aosta Valley exist, but if you want to be free to move around, it is advisable to hire a car);
  2. Via Geneva or Martigny - you can easily reach Martigny by train from Geneva airport - then you reach the city centre of Aosta via the Great St Bernard tunnel (bus connections from Martigny to the Aosta Valley exist, but if you want to be free to move around, it is advisable to rent a car);
  3. Via Milan/Turin airport:
  4. Rent a car directly to reach Aosta via the motorway;
  5. By train
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation in a dormitory
  2. Supervision by a high-mountain guide for 2 days
  3. The lift pass for the ascent on the first day
  4. Dormitory accommodation with half-board at the Mantova refuge
  5. The group equipment that the guide takes (ropes, carabiners, ice screws, etc.)

The price does not include

  1. Ski touring equipment and ski touring boots
  2. Ice axe and crampons
  3. Lunch at the Mantova refuge so you can eat what you want

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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