Ski tour Monte Rosa
6 DAY SKI TOURING TRIP IN THE SWISS ALPS
At 4634m Monte Rosa is the highest mountain in Switzerland and second highest mountain in western Europe. This magnificent mountain is located in the Pennine Alps on the border between Italy and Switzerland, where we will climb some of the amazing 4000m peaks of the Monte Rosa massif.
Discover the wild and remote backcountry of the Pennine Alps with a fully qualified and experienced Chamex mountain guide. Climb majestic peaks and ski untouched snow, experience the unique atmosphere of the alpine mountain huts.
On this trip we will climb a number of the 4000m peaks in the Valais; the Monte Rosa, Breithorn, Allalinhorn, Stralhorn and the Alphubel. You will enjoy some amazing off-piste ski descents of up to 1800 vertical meters.
From: 2590 €
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Dates
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Itinerary
Arrival Day
You will meet your guide and the other members of your group at the Chamonix Experience office the evening before the start of the trip at approximately 18:00. There will be a briefing about the week ahead, weather, conditions, itinerary etc. Your guide will check your equipment and decide with you if you need any additional items or if there is anything that you can leave behind to lighten your pack. If you have reserved rental equipment, it will be ready for you to collect from the shop next door to our office.
Day 1 : Breithorn Ascent
We start early in the morning to take a lift up to the Klein Matterhorn. From there, it is only 350 vertical meters to the summit of the Breithorn (4146m). We descend via Breithornpass to the Refuge des Guides d’Ayas for the night. Ascent: 350m Descent 800m
Day 2 : Roccia Nera & Schwarztor
We start by climbing up part of yesterday’s descent to head towards the Col du Schwarztor (3 731m). The hike will be rewarded by a magnificent ski descent down to the Monte Rose hut, where we stay for the night. Ascent: 600m Descent 1000m
Day 3 : Monte Rosa
Big day! An early start for a long and steady hike up to Dufourspitze better known as Monte Rosa (4 618m). Your effort will be rewarded by the amazing view of the wild and beautiful landscape. You will also enjoy the long descent back to the Monte Rose hut. Ascent / Descent 1800m
Day 4 : Adlerpass
A nice hike up towards the Adlerpass (3789 m). If there is spare time and energy, we can climb the Strahlhorn (4190 m) before we start the descent to the famous Britannia hut for the night. Ascent 1150m Descent 800m
Day 5 : Allalinhorn & Saas
An early start to hike up to the Hohlaubglescher from where we climb the Allalinhorn (4 027 m). We have views of the whole trip from here. The night will be spent on the top of the Saas lift station. Ascent 1000m Descent 2300m
Day 6 : Alphubel – Tash
Today we will climb the Alphubel (4 206 m) before we descend via some amazing and open valleys down to Tash and drive back to Chamonix. The trip package ends today after return to Chamonix.
Level requirements
Technical level
This is an advanced, high-altitude ski touring trip; you will need to be an expert in ski touring with experience in touring on glaciers and overnight trips. You need to know how to use crampons and ice axe and how to abseil.
Physical fitness
You need to be physically strong and fit. This trip includes days with long ascents (up to 1800m). We strongly recommend that you do an acclimatisation tour prior to the trip.
If you are not sure if you have the required level of skiing experience and/or fitness, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are happy to advise you on choosing the right trip for your level.
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