The previous day
Appointment at 6.30 pm at the guides' office where you will meet your guide.
Day 1
Lambronecca refuge
Departure from the village of Saint-Gervais in the morning to go to the village of Saint Jacques, 4x4 taxi for Pian Di Vera, lunch at the refuge Mezzalama, night at Lambronecca refuge 3425m.
Day 2
Castor ascent
From the refuge, uphill on the snow slopes to the summit ridge of the Castor 4228m, meal at the Sella refuge, return by 4x4 to the village of Saint-Jacques.
Between 8h and 10h walk.
The guides may have to adapt the program to the weather conditions, mountain conditions and the level of the participants.
You can register from October 9th either directly online below, or by returning the completed 2024 registration form by e-mail, dated and signed.
For further information, please contact us by e-mail or telephone on +33 (0)4 50 47 76 55 (Saint-Gervais) or +33 (0)4 50 47 10 08 (Les Contamines). We’ll be happy to guide you in the realization of your project.
Monte Rosa has always been known and appreciated for its vast glaciers and high peaks. It is the largest massif in the Alps and the highest peak in Switzerland. At the heart of the massif, The Castor traverse on the snowy ridge in between Pollux and Lyskamm is one of the most beautiful of the Alps!
Every day from mid-June to mid-September depending on the conditions.
Price of the group session
€805 / person
Price of the private session
1 participant : €1380
2 participants: €805 per person
3 participants: €1040 per person
The price includes
The price does not include
2 people maximum per guide.
Departure guaranteed from 2 subscriptions for the group session.
You will be supervised by a mountain guide.
Mountaineering experience is compulsory. This climb requires good physical preparation; it is intended for sporty people. On the second day, you will have to walk for about 6 hours, so you should prepare by practicing "cardio" during workouts. Endurance sports such as cycling, running or long walks are an ideal preparation. Also remember that you will be hiking for 2 days with an 8-kilo backpack, which significantly increases the effort required, so if you do go out, exercise with that extra weight.
You will evolve on an unmarked mountain route, you must be aware of the dangers associated with this activity (glacier crevasses, serac falls, rock falls, avalanches, very low temperatures).
We are at your disposal to answer your questions.
Using the dated and signed registration form accompanied by a 30% deposit and the amount of the optional insurance. The balance must be paid 60 days before the departure date.
Being covered by a repatriation insurance is mandatory to participate in our activities: it must cover you in the high mountains for helicopter search and rescue. If you do not have repatriation insurance, we can offer it at a cost of €10. We also offer optional cancellation insurance at a rate of €24 (this insurance does not take into account the sporting nature of our activities).
Insurance brochures for cancellation and repatriation insurance can be downloaded here.
Meeting with the guides the day before departure at the office in Saint-Gervais, at the tourist office in the center of the village at 6.30 pm.
Address link: https://goo.gl/maps/58Kc9c7E3FsXXAcQ6
If you are unable to attend, please let us know, the briefing can also be done by phone.
Technical equipment
You can rent the technical equipment at:
For Saint Gervais:
https://blanc-sport-saintgervais.com/ or www.unlimited-saintgervais.com
Clothing:
Upper body :
Lower body :
Essential equipment :
Do not hesitate to contact us if you would like advice on your physical preparation, the choice of your equipment or the organization of your stay.
