| The Monte Rosa Tour |
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A new “Alpine Classic” trek around Switzerland’s highest peak
Quiet trails – Superb mountain scenery - Cultural diversity
Accommodation in mountain refuges and village hotels
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| Duration |
11 days |
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| Dates of the trip |
June 23rd to July 3rd; June 31st to July 10th ;
August 18th to 28th; September 8th to 18th |
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| Guide to client ratio |
1 : 6 |
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| Cost |
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See our payment conditions |
| Technical level required |
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| Cost includes : professional UIAGM mountain guide or professional hiking guide, local
transportation (trams, trains, buses), community gear,
night, dinner and breakfast in the huts and hotels during the hike |
| Cost does not include : meals and hotels in towns before and after the trip,
lunches, flights and transportation toSaas Fee and/or
Geneva/Zürich, any extra expenses due to a change
in our program |
| Your are responsible for : your own equipment, expenses
in case of rescue |
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One of the finest long-distance walks in Europe is the circuit of the huge, many-summitted massif of Monte Rosa (4634m/15200ft) in the Swiss Pennine Alps.
Starting out from the picturesque alpine village of Saas Fee, we proceed in a clockwise direction, crossing from Switzerland into Italy and then back again. This undiscovered gem of a trek keeps to the high ground as much as possible, close up beneath towering Alpine peaks, crossing airy passes and encountering snowfields and even glaciers. En route, there are stunning views of many of the big peaks of the Alps, such as the Dom (4545m./14900ft.), Weisshorn (4596m/14770ft) and particularly memorable Matterhorn (4478m./14680ft.). This generally overlooked area is pure Alpine magic, with its steep forested valleys, high meadows and crown of impressive snow-capped peaks. We follow good trails throughout and enjoy either comfortable mountain hut or hotel accommodation, including one night in the famous ski town of Zermatt. |
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| Day 1 |
Team meeting at our hotel in Saas Grund,
near Saas Fee. Equipment check and dinner. |
| Day 2 |
Drive to Mattmark and trek up to the Monte
Moro Pass (2868m). Descend via the Citta de Malante. Refuge to the village of Macugnana. Hotel |
| Day 3 |
Trek via Lake Quarazza and the Col del Turlo
to the Pastore. Refuge |
| Day 4 |
Trek up to cross the Bocetta delle Pisse
and trek through the Valle d'Olen to the Gugliermina Hut. |
| Day 5 |
Cross the Col d'Olen. Descend to Gressoney
Stafal and then climb to cross the Colle di Bettaforca
to the hamlet of Resy. Refuge |
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| Day 6 |
Cross the Colle Superieur delle Cime Blanche
(2982m) and then contour around to the refuge at the Colle
del Teodulo (3317m). |
| Day 7 |
An easy descent on the Theodule Glacier
to Gandegg. Then moraine trails to Zermatt. Hotel |
| Day 8 |
Trek up on to the alps to the east of the
Mattertal Valley. Overnight at the new Europa Hutte. |
| Day 9 |
Continue the traverse above the Mattertal
Valley, to Grächen. Hotel |
| Day 10 |
Trek via the Hohenwegg path into the Saas
Valley. Descend to Saas Grund where our trip ends. |
| Day 11 |
Reserve day. |
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