4000 m summer stages

 

We propose two differrent stages, Basic and Advanced.

The focus of the stage is to transmit the main safety techniques on high mountain terrain.

We'll climb some of the most famous 4'000 m Peaks, as  Punta Gnifetti with the Capanna Margherita Hut (4'554 m), the highest refuge in Europe located in Monte Rosa Massif

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BASIC STAGE

 

During a 1 week Stage, you’ll retrace the most climbed high mountain itineraries of Monte Rosa massif learning basic technical skills (use of axes and crampons, snow and rock progressions, rope techniques…).

You’ll share with the other components of the group (4 persons + guide) an accomodation in a beautiful apartment in Gressoney loc. Stafal (visit section accomodation).

For two nights you’ll sleep also in Mantova and Quintino Sella high mountain huts which are the starting point for the highest peaks of MonteRosa massif.

 

PROGRAM DETAILS

day 1: Arrival in Gressoney la Trinitè during the afternoon– sistemation in apartment.
day 2: Acclimatisation day – Ascent to Punta Indren (3275 m) with lift and from there to Giordani peak (4026 m, 3,5 h.), 1st over 4000 m peak of the week.

day 3/4: Ascent to Quintino Sella hut (3585 m, +780 m., 3 h.)., half board included. Ascent to Castore peak (4221 m, +636 m, 2,5 h.) climbing the famous ridge and descending to Stafal

day 5: recovery day – You’ll be free to visit Gressoney Saint Jean with its nice lake and typical Walser architecture.

days 6/7: Ascent to Mantova hut from Indren (3535 m., +300 m., 1 h.), half board included. Ascent to Capanna Margherita, the highest mountain hut in Europe located on the top of Gnifetti Peak (4554 m., +1019 m., 4 h.) and really suspended on the awesome est-face of Monte Rosa. Descent to Stafal and departure.

If you want to stay one more night (the 7th) in the apartment, no extra charge is requested.

Included:

• Accomodation in Apartment – Gressoney la Trinitè loc. Stafal

• Half board in Quintino Sella and Mantova huts

• Certified UIAGM alpine guide

• Alpine Guide professional insurance

• Lifts tickets

 

Not Included:

• Dinner and brakfast in the apartment (apartment kitchen furnished)

• Transfer from/to Caselle Turin airport – We provide it on-demand

Planned Weeks - summer 2019:

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28 June -05 July 2019

06 July -12 July 2019

27 July - 3 August 2019

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For groups of 4 persons, it’s possible to ask for other availibility periods out of planned Weeks.

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Price:

1’400 EURO p.pers.

ADVANCED STAGE

 

Day 1:
Arrival in Gressoney on Saturday afternoon. 6pm welcome drink and presentation followed by
dinner.
Day 2
(moderate day): Meet in the valley after breakfast to check equipment and hire additional boots,
crampons, ice axes etc. as needed. Ascend to Indren and cramponage lesson on the glacier (how to utilize crampons and axes) . Come down to Gressoney and evening meal.
Day 3
(moderate day): Meet in the valley after breakfast. Ascend to Quintino Sella (3585 m, 780 m. of ascent 2,5 hours). Evening meal and begin acclimatisation process.
Day 4
(moderate day): leave hut around 6:00 am to take advantage of hard overnight snow, which is much easier to walk on. Ascend Castore (4221m, 630m of ascent over 3 hours) before descending to Quintino Sella and Gressoney and have evening meal.
Day 5
(demanding day): after breakfast at 7:00am, ascent to Indren to climb Cresta del Soldato (Soldier-ridge) to Giordani (AD,III - 4026 m.). This will be a good test before the ascent of Dufour.
Days 6, and 7
These days are reserved for Dufour summit (4633 m.). We ascend to the Mantova hut on day 5 (simple day) and climb Dufour on day 6 with an early start on day 3,30 (very demanding day), then descend to the valley in the same day.
Departure
The course finishes officially at 5pm on day 6, though you’'re welcome to stay another night with us
(no extra charge) if you prefer to travel the following day.

 

Included:

• Accomodation in Apartment – Gressoney la Trinitè loc. Stafal

• Half board in Quintino Sella and Mantova huts

• Certified UIAGM alpine guide

• Alpine Guide professional insurance

• Lifts tickets

 

Not Included:

• Dinner and brakfast in the apartment (apartment kitchen furnished)

• Transfer from/to Caselle Turin airport – We provide it on-demand

Planned Weeks - summer 2019:

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13 July -19 July 2019

20 July -26 July 2019

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For groups of 2 persons, it’s possible to ask for other availibility periods out of planned Weeks.

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Price:

2’100 EURO p.pers.