Monte Rosa in 2 days

Several 4000m summits for a first experience!

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In Italy, at a 2,5 hour drive from Saint Gervais, lies Monte Rosa, a fascinating massif with multiple summits above 4,000m. Depending on your level and your wishes, you can climb several of these mythical peaks: the Zumstein 4,563m, Gnifetti 4,554m or Parrot 4,432m peaks and the Ludwigshohe 4,341m or Pyramide Vincent 4,215m peaks.

Program

The day before

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

Day 1
Gnifetti 3647m

Departure in the morning from Saint-Gervais for Stafal, in the valley of Gressonney-la-Trinité. Climb to the mountain hut Citta di Mantova (3498 m) or Gnifetti (3647 m), first with the ski lifts to Punta Indren, then a hike to the hut.
Height difference: + 375m - About 1h30 walking.

Day 2
Monte Rosa 4000’s

Ascent of one of the summits: pointe Zumstein 4563m, Gnifetti 4554m or Parrot 4432m and Ludwigshohe 4341m or Pyramide Vincent 4215m, near 3 hours from the refuge. Walk on the snowy glacier.
You will come back via the same route, lunch at the refuge or in Stafal.
Elevation: to be determined according to the summits that will be done / Between 6 and 9 hours of walking.

The elevations and walking times are approximate and may vary.

The guides may have to adapt the program to the weather conditions, mountain conditions 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 details for the Monte Rosa ascent in 2 days.

2024 dates

Group sessions: every Saturday from the last week of June to the first of September depending on the conditions.
Private sessions: every day from the last week of June to the first of September depending on conditions.

2024 rates

Price of the group formula:
€640 / person (departure guaranteed from 3 participants)

Private sessions:
1 participant: €1380
2 participants: €840 per person
3 participants : 630 € par personne
4 participants: €530per person
5 participants: €710 per person
6 participants: €630 per person

The price includes

  • Supervision by a mountain guide
  • Lift passes
  • Half-board at Gnifetti or Mantova
  • Water in the hut
  • Picnics or lunches
  • Mont Blanc tunnel fee
  • Highway toll

 

The price does not include

  • Beverages, cereal bars and other personal expenses
  • Transportation from Saint Gervais to the starting point at Stafal (it is customary for the clients to transport their guide)
  • Your personal insurance
  • Rental of technical equipment
  • Everything not mentioned in "the price includes"

Requirements

This climb requires good physical preparation; it is intended for sporty people. On the second day, you will have to walk for about 9 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 high mountain route, you must be aware of the dangers associated with this activity (crevasses, falling seracs, falling rocks, avalanches, very low temperatures).

Guidance

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

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 €10 (5€/day). We also offer optional «cancellation» insurance at the price of €24 (€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. Camelbak bags 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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