Ski touring

Five days of “skis on” to discover unforgettable views and typical mountain villages of the Walser culture; all admiring the majestic walls of the Monte Rosa massif. A classic ski tour travelling araoun the mountains between Italy and Switzerland.

Program:

• Day 1: from Champoluc (1568m) to the Rifugio Pastore (1575m). Departure from Champoluc (1568m) and arrive at Rifugio Pastore (1575m) in Alagna Valsesia. Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 2: from Rifugio Pastore (1575m) to Macugnaga (1327m). From the Rifugio Pastore (1575m), through the panoramic Colle del Turlo (2738m), you arrive at Macugnaga (1327m), a mountain village in Piedmont. Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 3: from Macugnaga (1327m) to the Britannia Hütte (3030m). Departure from Macugnaga (1327m) and by lifts, you reach Monte Moro (2796m). Then descent towards Saas-Almagell (1672m), a characteristic Swiss village in the canton of Valais. By transfer, you reach Saas Fee (1798m) “The Pearl of the Alps” and from here, with the lifts (Cable Car of the Felskinn), you climb to the Britannia Hütte (3030m) in the Michabel Massif. Accomodation, dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 4: From the Britannia Hütte (3030m) to the Rifugio Guide del Cervino (3480m). Departing from Britannia Hütte (3030m) and through the Allalin Pass (3564m), you reach Täsch where you will take the train to the beautiful village of Zermatt (1608m). By the highest cableway in Europe, from Zermatt you arrive to the Klein Matterhorn (3883m). From here, you reach the Rifugio Guide del Cervino (3480m) at Plateau Rosà. Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 5: from the Rifugio Guide del Cervino (3480m) to Champoluc (1568m). Departure from the Rifugio Guide del Cervino (3480m) possible climb to the Western Breithorn (4165m) and descent to Champoluc again.

Level:

• Expert off-piste skiers, able to ski in all snow conditions on steep slopes. Routes on max. 40 degree slopes, BSA/TBSA difficulty, climbing passages with crampons and ice axe.

Equipment:

• Touring skis, touring boots, skins, poles, ski crampons
• Harness, crampons, ice ax, helmet
• Security kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe

The price includes:

• Alpine guide and professional insurance

The price does NOT include:

• Customer and guide overnight stays
• Ticket for ski lifts
• Transfer
• Equipment and/or safety kit hire
• Anything not mentioned in “The price includes”

Magnificent itinerary around the Matterhorn, leaving and returning from Bionaz. This tour allows you to admire the magnificent glaciers of the Swiss side of the Matterhorn, and wild and isolated valleys of Valpelline.

Program:

• Day 1: from Bionaz (1606m) to Rifugio Prarayer (2005m). Departing from Bionaz (1606m) and up to Rifugio Prarayer (2005m). Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 2: from Rifugio Prarayer (2005m) to Rifugio Nacamuli (2818m). Departure from Rifugio Prarayer (2005m), climb to Becca Vannetta (3363m) and descend towards Rifugio Nacamuli (2818m). Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 3: From Rifugio Nacamuli (2818m) to Rifugio Guide del Cervino (3480m). Departure from Rifugio Nacamuli (2818m), climb to Coll Collon (3074m), descend on Arolla Glacier, climb to Col de Mont Brulè (3230m), climb to Tete de Valpelline (3798m), downhill to Zermatt (1608m). With the lifts you go up to the Rifugio Guide del Cervino (3480m). Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 4: From the Rifugio Guide del Cervino (3480m) to the Rifugio Prarayer (2005m). Climb to Chateau des Dames (3488m) with skins or helicopter, downhill to Rifugio Prarayer (2005m). Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 5: From Rifugio Prarayer (2005m) to Bionaz (1606m). Departure from Rifugio Prarayer (2005m) and return to the cars to Bionaz (1606m).

Level:

• Expert off-piste skiers, able to ski in all snow conditions on steep slopes. Routes on max. 40 degree slopes, BSA/TBSA difficulty, climbing passages with crampons and ice axe.

Equipment:

• Touring skis, touring boots, skins, poles, ski crampons
• Harness, crampons, ice ax, helmet
• Security kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe

The price includes:

• Alpine guide and professional insurance

The price does NOT include:

• Customer and guide overnight stays
• Ticket for ski lifts
• Transfer
• Equipment and/or safety kit hire
• Anything not mentioned in “The price includes”

Five days in the nature of the Gran Paradiso National Park, following an itinerary that will allow you to climb the Gran Paradiso, the only 4000 totally Italian.

Program:

• Day 1: from Valgrisenche (1770m) to Rifugio Bezzi (2284m). Departure from Valgrisenche (1770m) and climb to Rifugio Bezzi (2284m). Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 2: from Rifugio Bezzi (2284m) to the Rifugio Benevolo (2285m). Departure from Rifugio Bezzi (2284m), climb to Colle Bassac Derè (3083m) and descend to Rifugio Benevolo (2285m). Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 3: from the Rifugio Benevolo (2285m) to the Rifugio Città di Chivasso (2604m). Departure from the Rifugio Benevolo (2285m), climb to the Colle Basei (3176m), descend to the Col de Nivolet (2612m) and arriving to the Rifugio Città di Chivasso (2604m). Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 4: from the Rifugio Città di Chivasso (2604m) to Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II (2732m). Departure from Rifugio Città di Chivasso (2604m), descent to Pont-Valsavarenche (1955m), ascent to Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II (2732m). Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 5: from the Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II (2732m) to Pont-Valsavarenche (1955m) and Valgrisenche. Departure from Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II (2732m), climb to Gran Paradiso (4061m), descend to Rifugio Chabod (2710m) and then Pont-Valsavarenche (1955m). Transfer to Valgrisenche.

Level:

• Expert off-piste skiers, able to ski in all snow conditions on steep slopes. Routes on max. 40 degree slopes, BSA/TBSA difficulty, climbing passages with crampons and ice axe.

Equipment:

• Touring skis, touring boots, skins, poles, ski crampons
• Harness, crampons, ice ax, helmet
• Security kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe

The price includes:

• Alpine guide and professional insurance

The price does NOT include:

• Customer and guide overnight stays
• Ticket for ski lifts
• Transfer
• Equipment and/or safety kit hire
• Anything not mentioned in “The price includes”

Two-days tour between Val d’Ayas and Valtournenche, admiring the Grand Tournalin.

Program:

• Day 1: from Saint Jacques (1680m) to Cheneil (2105m). Departure from Saint Jacques (1680m), climb to Colle Nana (2775m) and Col des Fontaines (2697m) to Cheneil (2105m). Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 2: from Cheneil (2105m) to Saint Jacques (1680m). Climb to Mount Roisetta (3334m), descent on the Ayas Valley and arrive at Saint Jacques (1680m).

Level:

• Expert off-piste skiers, able to ski in all snow conditions on steep slopes. Routes on max. 40 degree slopes, BSA/TBSA difficulty

Equipment:

• Touring skis, touring boots, skins, poles, ski crampons, helmey
• Security kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe

The price includes:

• Alpine guide and professional insurance

The price does NOT include:

• Customer and guide overnight stays
• Ticket for ski lifts
• Transfer
• Equipment and/or safety kit hire
• Anything not mentioned in “The price includes”

Panoramic itinerary that allows you to enjoy very interesting views of the Klein Matterhorn, the Breithorn, and other peaks that surround them. Once you reach the Kleine Matterhorn, you arrive at the Colle del Breithorn, you continue under Breithorn and in the Castore direction. Near the Bivacco Rossi Volante, you climb the final slope to the tip.

Program:

• Meeting at Cervinia – 8.30 am
• Ski-touring gear check
• Briefing of the day
• By the lifts you get to Plateau Rosà (3480m) and start the trip
• Time: 2,5 hours (one-way)
• Difference in altitude: + 680m

Level:

• Expert off-piste skiers, able to ski in all snow conditions on steep slopes. Routes on max. 40 degree slopes, BSA/TBSA difficulty, climbing passages with crampons and ice axe.

Equipment:

• Touring skis, touring boots, skins, poles, ski crampons
• Harness, crampons, ice ax, helmet
• Security kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe

The price includes:

• Alpine guide and professional insurance

The price does NOT include:

• Ticket for ski lifts
• Equipment and/or safety kit hire
• Anything not mentioned in “The price includes”

Easy climb and also suitable for alpine skiing beginners, which will allow you to admire an incredible and big  panorama. Once you reach the Kleine Matterhorn, you arrive at the Colle del Breithorn and you climb up the gentle slope to the top. An exciting descent will bring you back to Cervinia or, if the conditions allowed, is possible to ski back down Champoluc with a magnificent 2500m descent.

Program:

• Meeting at Cervinia – 8.30 am
• Ski-touring gear check
• Briefing of the day
• By the lifts you get to Plateau Rosà (3480m) and start the trip
• Time: 2,5 hours (one-way)
• Difference in altitude: + 680m

Level:

• Skiers with basic off-piste experience. On-piste skiing level required: black piste. Routes on max. 30 degree slopes, SM/BS difficulty, possible short climbing passages with crampons.

Equipment:

• Touring skis, touring boots, skins, poles, ski crampons
• Harness, crampons, ice ax, helmet
• Security kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe

The price includes:

• Alpine Guide and professional insurance

The price does NOT include:

• Ticket for ski lifts
• Equipment and/or safety kit hire
• Anything not mentioned in “The price includes”

High altitude trip with fantastic views and beautiful descent on the heart of Monte Rosa. From the arrival of the Indren cable car you climb up the Lys  glacier; then you pass near the Corno Nero and you go to the Pyramide Vincent. Climbing the last  slopes, a little more steep, up to the summit. This is a perfect intoduction to the high mountain skiing.

Program:

• Meeting at Frachey – 8.30 am
• Ski-touring gear check
• Briefing of the day
• By the lifts you get to Punta Indren and start the trip
• Time: 4,5 hours (one-way)
• Difference in altitude: + 940m

Level:

• Skiers with basic off-piste experience. On-piste skiing level required: black piste. Routes on max. 30 degree slopes, SM/BS difficulty, possible short climbing passages with crampons.

Equipment:

• Touring skis, touring boots, skins, poles, ski crampons
• Harness, crampons, ice ax, helmet
• Security kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe

The price includes:

• Alpine Guide and professional insurance

The price does NOT include:

• Ticket for ski lifts
• Equipment and/or safety kit hire
• Anything not mentioned in “The price includes”

The Punta Giordani, is the “4000” the most easily accessible of the Monte Rosa area and allows even to ski mountaineering at high altitude novices to try this fantastic experience. From the arrival of the Indren cable car, you cross the Indren glacier by slopes, sometimes a bit steep. A last part leads to the ridge. From here, you leave the skis and with a short but exposed rocky stretch you reach the statue of the summit.

Program:

• Meeting at Frachey – 8.30 am
• Ski-touring gear check
• Briefing of the day
• By the lifts you get to Punta Indren and start the trip
• Time: 3 hours (one-way)
• Difference in altitude: + 775m

Level:

• Skiers with basic off-piste experience. On-piste skiing level required: black piste. Routes on max. 30 degree slopes, SM/BS difficulty, possible short climbing passages with crampons.

Equipment:

• Touring skis, touring boots, skins, poles, ski crampons
• Harness, crampons, ice ax, helmet
• Security kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe

The price includes:

• Alpine guide and professional insurance

The price does NOT include:

• Ticket for ski lifts
• Equipment and/or safety kit hire
• Anything not mentioned in “The price includes”

Two days between Italy and Switzerland, staying in the famous Monte Rosa Hütte in the heart of the Gorner glacier. You will have the chance to climb Punta Dufour, the highest peak of the Monte Rosa Massif, or the less famous but not less spectacular Punta Nordend, the second highest peak in the Monte Rosa group. From there a huge descent of 3000m will take you back to Zermatt.

Program:

• Day 1: Cervinia (2050m) – Stockhorn – Cima di Jazzi (3805m) – Monte Rosa Hütte (2883m). Meeting at Cervinia and by means the lifts, you reach Furi and Stockhorn (3405m). Climb to the Cima di Jazzi (3805m) and through the Gorner glacier, you reach the Monte Rosa Hütte (2883m). Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 2: Monte Rosa Hütte (2883m) – Punta Dufour (4634m) or Punta Nordend (4609m) – Fury – Cervinia (2050m). Departure from Monte Rosa Hütte (2883m), crossing the Monte Rosa Glacier and climb to Punta Dufour (4634m) or Punta Nordend (4609m). Downhill to Fury and through the lifts back to Cervinia.

Level:

• Expert off-piste skiers, able to ski in all snow conditions on steep slopes. Routes on max. 40 degree slopes, BSA/TBSA difficulty, climbing passages with crampons and ice axe.

Equipment:

• Touring skis, touring boots, skins, poles, ski crampons
• Harness, crampons, ice ax, helmet
• Security kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe

The price includes:

• Alpine guide and professional insurance

The price does NOT include:

• Customer and guide overnight stays
• Ticket for ski lifts
• Equipment and/or safety kit hire
• Anything not mentioned in “The price includes”

Through the glaciers of the Lys Valley, in the heart of Monterosa, you reach the highest hut in Europe from where, you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama. The descent on the glacier gives satisfaction for the most demanding ski tourer.

Program:

• Day 1: Frachey – Punta Indren (3275m) – Rifugio Mantova (3498m) or Gnifetti (3647m). Meeting at Frachey and reaching Punta Indren (3275m) by the lifts. Put your skis on to Rifugio Mantova (3498m) Gnifetti (3647m) depending on availability. Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay. Altitude difference: + 300m
• Day 2: Rifugio Mantova (3498m) or Gnifetti (3647m) – Capanna Margherita (4554m) – Frachey. Departing from the hut you reach the Colle del Lys (4250m), then you will take near the Colle Gnifetti and with a last stretch a bit steep, you reach the hut. Downhill along the same itinerary and, by the lifts Frachey is reached.

Level:

• Skiers with basic off-piste experience. On-piste skiing level required: black piste. Routes on max. 30 degree slopes, SM/BS difficulty, possible short climbing passages with crampons.

Equipment:

• Touring skis, touring boots, skins, poles, ski crampons
• Harness, crampons, ice ax, helmet
• Security kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe

The price includes:

• Alpine guide and professional insurance

The price does NOT include:

• Customer and guide overnight stays
• Ticket for ski lifts
• Equipment and/or safety kit hire
• Anything not mentioned in “The price includes”

Two days to discover two classic summits of Monte Rosa.

Program:

• Day 1: Cervinia (2050m) – Polluce (4091m) – Rifugio Guide Ayas (3420m). Metting point at Cervinia and lifts to Plateau Rosà (3480m). Put on your skis and go to the Kleine Matterhorn (3883m) and the Colle del Breithorn. Passing under Breithorn and Roccia Nera (4106m) and you will come to the Bivacco Rossi Volante. You start climbing to the summit of Pollux (4091m). Going down you will reach the Rifugio Guide Ayas (3420m). Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 2: Rifugio Guide Ayas (3420m) – Castor (4226m). Starting from the Rifugio Guide Ayas (3420m), you cross the Verra Glacier and after you climb to the summit of Castore. The summit is reached by an aerial and very panoramic ridge. Return to the way up to Plateau Rosà. Descend to Cervinia and return to the cars. Alternatively, reaching Cervinia in the morning with a transfer, is possible to ski down to Champoluc.

Level:

• Expert off-piste skiers, able to ski in all snow conditions on steep slopes. Routes on max. 40 degree slopes, BSA/TBSA difficulty, climbing passages with crampons and ice axe.

Equipment:

• Touring skis, touring boots, skins, poles, ski crampons
• Harness, crampons, ice ax, helmet
• Security kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe

The price includes:

• Alpine guide and professional insurance

The price does NOT include:

• Customer and guide overnight stays
• Ticket for ski lifts
• Equipment and/or safety kit hire
• Anything not mentioned in “The price includes”

During all the Saturday of the seasons (from 02 December 2017 to 05 May 2018), the Alpine Guides offer a series of mountain skiing excursions to discover our mountains … The itineraries will be selected week by week from our Guides, according to the weather and snow conditions. They will be in the Monterosa Ski area, or in other locations in Aosta Valley. Depending on the snow conditions, dates may be subject to change.

Program:

• Meeting at Champoluc – 8.30am
• Individual material control
• Briefing on the program of the day
• Preparation and start of the trip
• Duration: full day with return at the ski system stop

Level:

• Skiers with basic off-piste experience

Equipment:

• Touring skis, touring boots, skins, poles, ski crampons, helmet
• Security kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe

The price includes:

• Alpine guide and professional insurance

The price does NOT include:

• Ticket for ski lifts (if needed)
• Transfer (if needed)
• Equipment and/or safety kit hire
• Anything not mentioned in “The price includes”