Four-thousanders
Monte Rosa
Mini Spaghetti (PD)
Südtirolalpin
Certified Mountain Guide
IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
710,- €
ABOUT THE TOUR
Seven four-thousanders in three days and one night right at the top in the highest mountain hut in the Alps – in this form, that is really only possible on Monte Rosa.
3 days · Difficulty PD (alpine tour) · Monte Rosa massif
Monte Rosa: A total of 7 four-thousanders in just three days, plus an overnight stay in the highest mountain hut in the Alps. Something like this is only possible in the Monte Rosa massif, where one high summit follows the next. The starting point for this tour is the village of Stafal at the head of the Gressoney Valley. From here, we first take the cable car up in comfort and then climb the remaining vertical metres to the Rifugio Gnifetti.
After what will hopefully be a restful night, we begin our summit collection on the second day. Over the following two days, we will visit Ludwigshöhe, Corno Nero, Parrotspitze, Balmenhorn, Vincentpyramide, Signalkuppe and Zumsteinspitze. There are various options for variation here, and we can also tailor the entire tour individually to suit our fitness level. Good acclimatisation in advance is very important.
On this tour, we are constantly travelling at very high altitude and through an impressive glacier landscape. The overnight stays in the huts are also among the highest to be found in the Alps. The panorama of the Valais Alps will accompany us throughout the second and third day. The tour involves no major technical difficulties; however, it definitely requires good fitness.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- Entire organization and guidance by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs:
- 1 overnight stay with half board at the Gnifetti Hut
- 1 overnight stay with half board at the Capanna Regina Margherita
- Cable car ticket (up and down)
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Mountain guide expenses (overnight stay, cable car)
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per piece of equipment)
Facts
Location:
Monte Rosa Massif
Best time of year:
Mid-June - end of September
Duration:
3 days
Meeting point:
Alagna - valley station of the cable car
What you need
Requirements:
- Surefootedness
- Good acclimatization beforehand
PRICING
Participants:
max. 4 people
Prices:
1 person:
2 people:
3 people:
4 people:
1.900,- €
1.150,- €
860,- €
710,- €
If you have any questions or need further information, please write them in the comment field of the inquiry form.
Before submitting your request: Please read the "important information" about risks in mountaineering carefully.
Dates:
upon request
Short-term dependent on the conditions on the mountain
PROGRAM
Day 1: Ascent to the Gnifetti Hut
We meet in Alagna at the ticket counter of the valley station. If you wish, we can also arrange an alternative meeting point when booking and travel to the start together. After a short equipment check, we get a lift pass and take the cable car up to Punta Indren. From the top station, the first day continues at a fairly relaxed pace to the Rifugio Gnifetti. Here we are treated to a really good dinner and fill our energy reserves for the coming two days.
Total time: 1.5 h | ↑ 350 m ascent | Difficulty: L (alpine tour)
⌂ Rifugio Gnifetti (3,647 m)
Day 2: Summit collection to the Margherita Hut
The next morning, we set off early. On our way to the highest mountain hut in the Alps, we can tick off several four-thousanders without superhuman effort. Good fitness is still essential, though. Our first summit objective will be Corno Nero, followed by Ludwigshöhe and Parrotspitze. On the far side, we descend slightly again and traverse the wide glacier expanses of the Monte Rosa massif towards Signalkuppe. Always in view: one of the finest mountain panoramas in the Alps, with great names such as the Matterhorn, Dent Blanche, Zinalrothorn, Dent d’Hérens and Weisshorn. To round off the day, we can also pay a visit to Zumsteinspitze and reach another four-thousander with Signalkuppe, on whose summit stands the Capanna Regina Margherita.
Total time: 7 h | ↑ 1,250 m ascent | ↓ 350 m descent | Difficulty: PD (alpine tour)
⌂ Capanna Regina Margherita (4,554 m)
Day 3: Descent via further summits
This is where it pays off to have taken care of good acclimatisation beforehand. Then, thanks to the previous day’s efforts, you will usually also have enjoyed a restful night. After a brilliant sunset in the evening, the morning brings a sunrise on the other side of the hut that is hardly any less spectacular. After all, we are on one of the highest summits in the Alps and can enjoy the spectacle practically from the bed in our room. Afterwards, we set off again towards the Gnifetti Hut and on the descent take in all the summits we saved for the previous day. Vincentpyramide and Balmenhorn are a good combination here. By late morning, we reach the Rifugio Gnifetti once more. From here, we return to the cable car and head down to the car park.
Total time: 4.5 h | ↑ 150 m ascent | ↓ 1,400 m descent | Difficulty: PD (alpine tour)
Info: On the first day, there is the option of climbing Punta Giordani as well. This option must be expressly requested at the time of booking and added for a surcharge.
Any changes to the program that may be necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, accommodation booking situation, etc.) will always be made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - (FAQs)
How demanding is the tour to the Monte Rosa four-thousanders?
Technically, the tour is fairly manageable for a guided alpine tour, but the altitude should not be underestimated. Important prerequisites are good acclimatisation, confident movement in crampons and solid fitness for several long days.
Can I hire equipment for the tour?
Yes. The detailed packing list is sent with the confirmation email. Missing equipment such as crampons or an ice axe can be hired from Südtirolalpin for a small wear fee.
Are all seven four-thousanders really firmly planned?
The tour is designed so that several four-thousanders can be sensibly combined. Depending on conditions, the group’s pace and how well acclimatisation is going, we can adapt the variants along the way.
