3-day mountaineering tour in Monte Rosa
Join a certified guide on this 3-day mountaineering trip in Monte Rosa: ascend Punta Gnifetti, Pyramide Vincent, Zumstein peak and more!
Private
Alps
3 Days
Jun - Sep
High
Beginner
Highlights
- The ascent of Punta Gnifetti (Signalkuppe 4554m) by a glacial route
- The most beautiful summits of the Alps concentrated in one area
- Learning mountaineering techniques
Description
This Monte Rosa climbing program is ideal to tackle several 4000-meter peaks and train your mountain climbing skills.
We will be in a glacial environment in the stunning Monte Rosa massif. The program is progressive, each day will prepare us for the next.
First, we reach the Mantova refuge easily with the help of the cable car. The hut will be our base at the heart of Monte Rosa. During these 3 days of mountaineering, we will cover the basics of crampon use as well as high mountain safety techniques. Then we will attack the emblematic 4000s of Monte Rosa.
This program is adequate for eager beginners. Although it doesn't involve great difficulty, you are advised to have some experience walking with crampons and hiking in the mountains carrying your backpack with some gear in it.
In order to join this trip it's important to be in good shape and fit, but it's ok if you are beginners about technical skills. It's a long walk so if you are sporty and with hike experience you can do it. Expect to be on the go for 6 to 8 hours per day with approx 900 to 1300 m ascent/descent.
If you would like to take on this amazing 3-day mountain climbing program in the Monte Rosa massif, then contact us, and let's start making all the necessary plans for this adventure to happen!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Rope
- Harness
- Helmet
- Crampons
- Ice axe
Itinerary
Day 1: Mantova mountain hut
We will meet in Gressoney-Staffal.
From there we set off to the Mantova mountain hut where we leave our bags. A glacier workshop near the mountain hut enables us to go over basic mountaineering techniques.
Ascent: + 300 m
Day 2: Punta Gniffetti ascent
Today’s aim is the Punta Gniffetti (4554 m). This climb is not to be missed out on and offers spectacular views of the Monte Rosa summits.
Ascent/descent: + 1100 m / – 1100 m
Day 3: Vincent Pyramide ascent
Last day in the Monte Rosa area, we climb up the glacier to the beautiful Vincent Pyramide (4215 m), a nice and easy route to progressively get into the mountaineering universe. This climb is not to be missed out on and offers spectacular views of the Monte Rosa summits.
We head back to the mountain hut to grab our stuff and make our way down to Gressoney.
Ascent/descent: + 1200 m /- 1500 m
Details
More info
The itinerary described is orientative. It's also an option to do Vincent on day 2, which is easier, and then Gniffetti, a longer and harder as final day. The guide will decide looking at weather what to do first.
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About the guide
Federico
5.0
(11)
Mountain Guide
Since I was a boy I always had a desire to climb, following paved and unpaved roads to reach a peak. My bike took me around the world, exploring remote corners of the Earth. There is a special combination of solitude and beauty that lies in a desert road laid out under two wheels. I started my career as a cyclist, but also in my heart were the mountains and a good dose of self-challenge, with activities like triathlons and ultra distance mountain running.
After a Masters degree in Forestry Science and few assignements around Europe as Lab Manager, I realised that my love for the mountains, outdoors, and the desire to share this world with other people was too strong to be restricted only to the weekends.
Becoming a Mountain Guide was my answer! Living by the outdoors and sharing my passion for adventure. In life we are all faced with tough choices. The decision to train as a guide, to share my knowledge about mountains and help people safely achieve their dreams is reinforced each day with the experience I share with my clients.
We are each unique, in our dreams, experience and ambitions. Every season brings a new opportunity for adventure! Ski touring, freeride skiing or iceclimbing in winter; then, as the snow melts we go to the mountains for mountaineering, rock climbing, hiking and trail running.
Tell me about your ambitions,whether it is a one day, one peak, one face or couloir to a multi-day expedition. I offer customized programs tailored for each of my clients.
Let’s go for an adventure!
Languages
Italian | French | English
Certificates
UIAGM | IFMGA
What people are saying about Federico
Bryan
Fantastic trip, Fede is an exceptional guide who I hope to do more adventures with, friendly, inspiring and supportive (he helped me with some travel advice as Mont Blanc tunnel closure nearly cost me the trip). I would thoroughly recommend this trip for anyone who enjoys tough and immensely rewarding challenges in the Mountains. You definitely need a high level of mountain fitness. Mountain running experience will certainly help and an enjoyment in up and down summit pursuits compared to multi day ascents.
Giovanni
Federico è una bravissima persona, molto disponibile e super allenata. Nonostante avessi un pò di mal di montagna e un fastidio a una caviglia a regolato comunque bene i tempi consentendoci di svolgere salita e discesa in piena sicurezza. Consigliato per questo tipo di escursioni o altre avventure.
Albert
Things you can’t control - the weather Things you can control - hiring the best guide in the Aosta valley who can come up with plans and alternatives to allow you to still have a really brilliant time in the mountains I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Federico to anyone after a trip in June 2024. He’s a really reassuring presence and great company too
Catia
We were very lucky to go on an amazing skitour to Gran Paradiso with Federico. He was an incredible guide, friendly, frank and honest. He put us at ease and was extremely flexible. We're very grateful to him and won't hesitate to call on him again for another trip! Thanks a lot!
Antoine
Super ski touring trip around aosta with 2 x 4000m in 2 days (Gran Paradiso + Monte Rosa). Fede is a really nice guy and guided us wonderfully. He is also very aware of avalanche risks so we had to modify our plans to go to Monte Rosa instead of Valgrisenche because it was too hot and too exposed. Would definitly recommend this guide and this trip :)
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