Detailed program for the Crossing of Mont-Rose Glacial trek
The day before
Appointment at 6.30 pm at the guides' office in Saint-Gervais for a briefing with the guides.
Day 1 D+ 1031m
Departure from Saint-Gervais by car to Saint-Jacques en Val d'Ayas, starting point for the trek. Taxi to Pian di Verra (2,394 m) from where you will leave on foot to go to Guide d'Ayas refuge (3,425 m) via Mezzalama refuge (3,002 m).
Day 2 D+ 668m/D- 670m
Return trip of the ascent of Pollux (4,091 m) via the top of di Verra glacier, then descent to Guide d'Ayas refuge for the second night. It is not a difficult ascent with some mixed terrain and a nice last snow ridge.
Day 3 D+ 950m/ D- 644m
You will then climb Castor northern face (4,228 m) to end by a beautiful snow ridge. You will go down towards Quintino Sella refuge (3,584 m) where you will spend the night. Difference in height of + 803 m/ - 644 m.
J4 D+ 616m / D- 702m
Crossing of Naso del Lyskamm (4,200 m), the most technical way of that trek (depending on the conditions). You will start from Quintino Sella refuge to cross under the southern face of Lyskamm on a beautiful glacial plateau. You will climb Naso to discover the great stretches of Mont-Rose. A very beautiful panorama. From there you will go down to cross Lys glacier and spend the night at Cità di Mantova refuge (3,498 m).
Day 5 D+ 1060m / D- 1660m
You will return where you were the day before to visit the highest refuge of Europe : Cabane Margherita (4,556 m) or Zumstein (4,563 m) depending on the conditions and your energy. It is a long but technically easy stage. Then you will go down to spend the last night at Gabiet refuge (,2375 m) among ibexes.
Day 6 D+564m/D- 1100m
The last stage is much easier, right in the middle of the high mountain pastures. After going down to Gressonney, you will climb to Bettaforca (2,971 m) by cable-cars and via a path and then you will walk along a nice path on Saint Jacques where you will take your car.
Differences in height are approximate and could vary.
The guides could be led to change the programme depending on the weather conditions, the mountains and the level of the participants.
Reservations starting early november
Register by filling the registration form dated and signed and with the 30% deposit, plus the optional insurance coverage amounts. Having a repatriation help service coverage is compulsory to attend our trips. If you do not have one, we can offer you one.
For further information, please contact us by mail or by calling +33 (0)4 50 47 76 55 (Saint-Gervais) or +33 (0)4 50 47 10 08 (Les Contamines). We can help you to realise your projects.
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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.
Fiz tour in 3 days
The Fiz tour in 3 days is a family trek in a limestone massif! Come and discover all the sculptures of the karstic reliefs and spend the night in typical refuges in wild small valleys!
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2020 Dates
Departures planned on July 17 and August 14.
Other dates possible on demand or for private groups.
2020 Rates
Price of the group session
295 € / person
Price of the private sessions (groups of 12 people max. per guide)
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Technical and physical level
For hikers in good physical shape without any medial counterindication for hiking with a backpack. This hike can be a first multiple-day hiking experience. Between 4 and 6 hours of walking per day, rocky and maybe even snowy surfaces are to be expected. Backpack with your luggage for the day and your picknick. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you are not sure about the required physical capacities.
