Tour de Monte Rosa Walk

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Traverse the second highest peak in the Alps to discover a fascinating world of rock, ice and 4000m giants

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Overview

Trip type
Operator does not provide
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Extreme

Highlights

    • Walk spectacular sections of the challenging Tour de Monte Rosa
    • Be surrounded by an amphitheatre of 4000m peaks
    • Sharing your experience with a group of like minded travellers
    • Discover beautiful Zermatt

What's this trip about?

    Traverse the second highest peak in the Alps to discover a fascinating world of rock, ice and 4000m giants

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 15 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityGraëchen
End CityZermatt

Travel Themes

  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Trip includes

    • 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
    • 6 nights mountain refuges / gîtes in dormitory style accommodation (upgrade to 3 nights dorm, 3 nights double room - supplement applies)
    • International Mountain Leader
    • Luggage transfer by vehicle daily except day 6 (10kgs limit)

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Meet group in Graëchen and walk to Saas Fee (6-7hrs, +1660m -500m)

A warm-up day. We skirt the northern peak of the massif and discover a breathtaking view over the Rhone and Saas valleys. A pleasant path leads us to the famous village of Saas Fee. +1660m, -506m/+5446ft, -1660ft

meals : L,D

Day 2 Trek to Macugnaga via Monte Moro Pass (2868m), (6-7hrs, +1192m - 1496m)

Ascend the path to Mattmark Lake before taking on the legendary pass of Monte Moro (2868m/9409ft), a very ancient link between Saas Tal and Macugnaga. This passage was used by the German Walser people when they immigrated to this region. Continue to the village of Macugnaga, nestled under Monte Rosa peak. +1192m, -1496m/+2142ft, -3910ft

meals : B,L,D

Day 3 Walk to Alagna via the Turlo Pass (2738m), (6-7hrs, +1418m -1163m)

Today we will climb up through the Quaraxxa Valley to the Turlo pass (2738 metres/8982 feet) before hiking along the southern slopes of Monte Rosa. Our descent through the open pastures of Alesia leads us to Alagna, another picturesque and remote place in the beautiful Aosta Valley. +1418m, -1163m/+4652ft, -3816ft

meals : B,L,D

Day 4 Continue through the Val d'Otro to Gressoney (7hrs, +1690m -524m)

We walk through the Otro valley, passing by its numerous pastures, before reaching the Olen Pass (2881m/9452ft). From here we hike down through the pastures of Mos towards the valley of Gressoney and the hamlet of Gaval. During the walk the peak of Liskamm is our constant source of inspiration in the background. +1690m, -524m/+5545ft, -1719ft

meals : B,L,D

Day 5 Ascend high passes and descend via Lake Forca to Val d'Ayas (6hrs, +850m -539m)

This morning our walk takes us through the pasture of St Anna before taking on the Bettaforca Pass (2617m / 8586ft), directly underneath the imposing peaks of Castor and Pollux. The descent to the Ayas Valley presents a superb, panorama showcasing Champoluc village, the hamlet of St Jacques hamlet as well as Forca Lake. +850m, -539m/+2788ft, -1768ft

meals : B,L,D

Day 6 Walk above Cervinia ski resort with superb views to the Matterhorn (7hrs, +1100m -466m)

Climb through the Cortox Valley to the aptly named Cima Blanche (“white”) Pass (2982 m/9783ft), then ascend to the Theodule pass (3317m/10,883ft). Spend the night at the Theodulo mountain refuge. +1100m, -466m/+3608ft, -1529ft

meals : B,L,D

Day 7 Continue to Zermatt, trip concludes (6hrs, -1680m)

After making our way across the Theodule pass we re-enter the Valais and Vispertal region. The final leg of our walk will see us descend to Trockenstegg and Zermatt, with the famous Cervin, or Matterhorn, in the background to bode us farewell. Depending on your fitne...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $8,330
Price per day$1,190
Last Updated: 3/25/2018

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel to Grachen/St Niklaus and from Zermatt
    • Drinks
    • Items of a personal nature
    • Storage of excess luggage
    • Transfers
    • Travel insurance - mandatory

Accommodation

6 nights mountain refuges / gîtes in dormitory style accommodation,
Requirements
CHALLENGING – GRADE 5 The Tour de Monte Rosa is one of the most scenic, but also most challenging walk in the Alps. The daily guided walks are around 5-7 hours, however the overall fitness of the group will determine this. There are many challenging stages during the walk with steep uphills, descents, and sections of the trail which require care. The accent is on keeping a steady pace with time to stop and take photos (subject to weather conditions). You will need an excellent level of fitness to participate fully in this walking adventure. It is considered suitable for experienced walkers only. Early in the season (June) you may encounter snow on the passes which may be quite deep making the walk more difficult. At any time during summer, weather conditions may be variable and you should be prepared for all conditions including snow, ice, strong sun and extreme winds. The route is subject to modification depending on the conditions. Wet weather gear, sunscreen, walking boots, warm clothes, day pack and sun hat – walking sticks are recommended. A comprehensive gear list is included in the pre-departure information provided on booking.,
Travel Insurance
We require that you take out a personal travel insurance policy to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. A suggested policy is enclosed with these notes. If you take out an alternative policy, we need to be advised of the details. Please note: if you choose credit card cover, in our experience, this may not insure against high cost needs. For example; helicopter emergency evacuation. If you do decide to choose credit card coverage, please check all policy details thoroughly. You should always carry your travel insurance policy, emergency card and photocopies of your passport and cash cards with you during your trip.
Visa requirements
Visas not required for citizens of Australia, Canada, USA and New Zealand for up to 90 days in a period of 180 days for all Schengen countries (see www.schengenvisainfo.com/schengen-visa-countries-list/ for countries part of the Schengen). Please ensure your passport is stamped on arrival in the Schengen area. For all other nationalities and for longer stays in countries covered by the Schengen Agreement (Australian New Zealand, Canadian and US passport holders), please contact the relevant embassy. Stays of longer than 90 days in the Schengen area require a long stay visa for the country you are spending most time in. However long stay visas are unlikely to be issued unless there is a valid reason (eg. studying in country). Unfortunately we cannot assist in obtaining visas for long stays due to individual country visa requirements.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
5 nights mountain refuges / gîte hostels
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