Four-thousanders
Monte Rosa
Spaghetti Round (PD)
Südtirolalpin
Certified Mountain Guide
IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
1.800,- €
ABOUT THE TOUR
A big circuit over the four-thousanders of the Monte Rosa Massif.
6 days · Difficulty PD (alpine tour)
The Spaghetti Runde in the Monte Rosa Massif is one of the great classic high-alpine tours in the Alps. Over 6 days in the Monte Rosa Massif, we will climb no fewer than 10 four-thousanders. The technical difficulties are not especially high, but we are constantly travelling at high altitude. Good acclimatisation is therefore highly recommended as preparation for the tour.
We will spend most nights in Italian huts – that is also where this traverse gets its name from. By now, however, these huts, all of which rank among the highest in the Alps, offer far more than just pasta in culinary terms. Overall, a superb week of touring awaits us in a world of ice, snow and rock. It is precisely this mix of long glacier days, many summits and high-altitude huts that makes this circuit a true classic on the border ridge between Switzerland and Italy.
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:
- 1x hotel overnight stay with half board (approx. €80)
- 4x hut overnight stays with half board (approx. €80 to €120, depending on the hut)
- Cable car tickets (approx. €150)
- Transfer to the meeting point
- Expenses (accommodation, cable car) for the mountain guide
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per piece of equipment)
Facts
Location:
Monte Rosa Massif
Best time of year:
July - September
Duration:
6 days
Meeting point:
Herbriggen - Hotel Bergfreund
What you need
Requirements:
- Surefootedness
- No fear of heights
- Safe walking with crampons
PRICING
Participants:
1 - 3 people
Prices:
1 person:
2 people:
3 people:
4.000,- €
2.400,- €
1.800,- €
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: Arrival in Herbriggen
We meet in the late afternoon at Hotel Bergfreund in Herbriggen. Together we check our equipment and discuss the upcoming programme for the Spaghetti Runde. Afterwards, we enjoy dinner in this accommodation geared entirely towards mountaineers and settle in calmly for the days ahead.
⌂ Hotel Bergfreund
Day 2: Breithorn and hut approach
We travel together to Zermatt and from there take the cable car up to the Klein Matterhorn. The ascent of the Breithorn is an ideal introductory tour for our planned circuit and leads us, without major technical difficulties, to the first four-thousander of the trip. Afterwards, we descend towards the Guide Ayas Hütte, where we spend our first night in the high mountains.
Total time: 6 h | ↑ 400 m ascent | ↓ 850 m descent | Difficulty: PD (alpine tour)
⌂ Guide Ayas Hütte (3,425 m)
Day 3: Castor traverse
On the third day, we start early for the traverse of Castor. After breakfast, we set off towards the glacier and climb to the summit via the north-west ridge. After a short summit break, we continue the traverse along the south-east ridge and descend further towards the Felikjoch. Our destination for the day is the Quintino Sella Hütte.
Total time: 6 h | ↑ 800 m ascent | ↓ 650 m descent | Difficulty: PD (alpine tour)
⌂ Quintino Sella Hütte (3,584 m)
Day 4: Three four-thousanders
Day 4 has no fewer than three four-thousanders in store. Our first stage goal is the summit of Naso. We then continue over the impressive glacier flanks of the Monte Rosa Massif to Balmenhorn and Vincentpyramide, before descending to the Gnifettihütte. A long, varied day in serious high-alpine terrain.
Total time: 7 h | ↑ 1,050 m ascent | ↓ 1,000 m descent | Difficulty: PD (alpine tour)
⌂ Gnifettihütte (3,647 m)
Day 5: Signalkuppe and Margherita
On this day, we raise the bar again. It will be the longest day of our Spaghetti Runde and takes us over no fewer than four four-thousanders. Via Ludwigshöhe, Corno Nero and Parrotspitze, we continue to Signalkuppe. Then another highlight awaits: an overnight stay at the Capanna Margherita, the highest mountain hut in Europe. After several days at altitude, we are usually very well acclimatised for it.
Total time: 9 h | ↑ 1,300 m ascent | ↓ 400 m descent | Difficulty: PD (alpine tour)
⌂ Capanna Margherita (4,554 m)
Day 6: Zumsteinspitze and descent
On the final day of the Spaghetti Runde, another four-thousander is still on the programme. After breakfast at the Capanna Margherita, we climb the Zumsteinspitze. This is followed by the long descent over rock and ice down towards the valley. On the way, we stop at the Monte Rosa Hütte before returning to Zermatt and letting the tour wind down.
Total time: 8 h | ↑ 500 m ascent | ↓ 2,300 m descent | Difficulty: PD (alpine tour)
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)
Who is the Spaghetti Runde suitable for?
The tour is ideal for fit mountaineers with solid high-alpine experience who move confidently on glaciers and cope well with several days at altitude. Technically, much of it is moderate, but the length of the stages and the altitude make the circuit demanding.
How important is acclimatisation?
Good acclimatisation is very important for the Spaghetti Runde because we spend almost the entire time well above 3,000 metres. Anyone who has already spent a few nights or tour days at altitude before the trip has a clear advantage.
What equipment do I need to bring?
You will receive the detailed packing list with the confirmation email. Particularly important are suitable mountaineering boots and clothing for cold, windy days. Technical equipment can be rented from Südtirolalpin for a small wear-and-tear fee.
