Monte Rosa in 3 days

Discover one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the Alps.

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Ascent of Monte Rosa in 3 days : the Monte Rosa massif is a huge glacial massif located between Zermatt and the Valle d'Aosta. It gives us the opportunity to climb beautiful snowy peaks of more than 4,000m. We recommend that you go more than 2.5 days to fully enjoy these beautiful landscapes at high altitude. If you stay 2 nights in a mountain hut, you can immerse yourself in the heart of the high mountains.

Program

Detailed program for the ascent of Monte Rosa in 3 days.

The day before
Appointment at 6.30 pm at the guides' office where you will meet your guide.

Day 1
Gnifetti Refuge

Departure from Saint Gervais in the late morning. We carpool to reach the Stafal ski lifts, in the Gressoney valley (about 2h30 drive). Possibility of a school of ice while going to the Gnifetti refuge at 3,647m.
Height difference: + 375m About 1,5 hours walking.

Day 2
Pyramide Vincent 4215m

Glacier hike to the Margherita refuge 4500m crossing the Pyramide Vincent (4215m) and the Lys Pass. Night in high altitude in the highest refuge of the Alps (4215m).
Difference in altitude: + 950m / -150m. About 6 hours walking.

Day 3
Monte Rosa summits

Off to Zumsteinspitze and / or return by the many peaks over 4200m: Pointe Gniffeti, Pointe Parot, Ludwigshöhe, … Back to the refuge Citta Di Mantova and the Staffal lifts.
Difference in altitude: + 350m – 1350m. About 5 hours walking.

The elevations and walking times are approximate and may vary.

The guides could be led to change the program depending on the weather conditions, the mountains and the level of the participants.

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Registration

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.

Details

All the technical details for the ascent of Monte Rosa in 3 days.

2024 dates

Group sessions: Every Friday from mid-June to mid-September depending on the conditions
In private: every day from mid-June to mid-September depending on conditions and availability the huts.

2024 rates

Price of the group formula:
€1020/ person (guaranteed departure from 3 participants)

Private sessions
1 participant: €2145
2 participants: €1320 per person
3 participants: €1030 per person
4 participants: €890 per person
5 participants: €1150 per person
6 participants: €1030 per person

The price includes

  • Supervision by a mountain guide
  • Half board in the huts
  • Lift passes
  • 3 lunches or picnics
  • Water in the hut
  • Mont-Blanc tunnel fee
  • Highway toll

 

The price does not include

  • Beverages, cereal bars and other personal expenses
  • Transportation from Saint-Gervais to Staffal (it's customary for the clients to transport the guide)
  • Your personal insurance
  • Rental of technical equipment
  • Everything not mentioned in "the price includes"

Guiding

Max. 4 people per guide.
Guaranteed departure in group sessions from 3 subscriptions.
You will be supervised by a mountain guide or a mountain guide in training.

Requirements

This climb requires good physical preparation; it is intended for sporty people. You will have to walk for about 8 hours per day, 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 high mountain route, you must be aware of the dangers associated with this activity (crevasses, falling seracs, falling rocks, avalanches, very low temperatures).

We are at your disposal to answer your questions.

Insurance

To be covered by an insurance «assistance-repatriation» is mandatory to participate in our stays. If you do not have «assistance-repatriation» insurance, we can offer you one at the price of €15 (5€/day). We also offer optional «cancellation» insurance at the price of €36 (€12/day). This insurance does not take into account the sporting character of our stays. More information in the cancellation and assistance repatriation insurance booklets.

Rendezvous

Appointment at 6.30 pm at the Saint-Gervais guides' office (in the tourist office of the village) where you will meet your guide. If you cannot be present, the briefing can be done by phone. More details about how to travel by public transportation can be found on our "contact" page.

Equipment list

Technical equipment

  • Helmet
  • 35/40-liter rucksack
  • Two telescopic walking sticks with washers
  • Harness
  • Ice axe
  • Gaiters
  • Mountain boots with stiff soles to put crampons
  • Semi-automatic crampons equipped with anti-boots

 

You can rent the technical equipment at:
For Saint Gervais : Blanc Sport and Sports Unlimited,
For les Contamines : Intersport

Clothing

  • Hat and headscarf or buff®
  • Thermal underwear, long and short sleeves No cotton
  • Fleece jacket
  • Down jacket
  • Gore-Tex® jacket or similar (an insulated ski jacket is not suitable)
  • Thermal underwear tights
  • Technical hiking trousers
  • Gore-Tex® trousers or similar (water- and windproof)
  • Warm socks

 

Essential equipment

  • Glacier sunglasses (cat. 4)
  • A pair of light walking shoes
  • Ski goggles (in case of snow or strong winds)
  • Cap
  • Headlight and batteries
  • Drinking bottle that can hold at least 1L of water. Water bladders, such as Camelbacks, are not recommended.
  • 2 pairs of gloves : a thin pair (fleece or leather) and a warm pair like waterproof mittens
  • Sleeping bag liner (blankets are available in the hut)
  • Sunscreen for body, face and lips
  • Thermos flask (0.5 L minimum)
  • Energy bars or dried fruits
  • Small personal first-aid kit (aspirin, compeed®, earplugs)
  • Small toiletry bag (small toothpaste, toothbrush, wipes)
  • Identity papers, insurance papers, international health insurance card

 

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.

 

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