Monte Rosa Day trip
HIGH MOUNTAIN TOURin one day
Varied day trips to the Monte Rosa region with impressive challenges: an ascent of Punta Giordani (4064 m) or the breathtaking experience of Mont Blanc and its view of Monte Viso to Bernin thanks to the excursion of the Vincentpyramid.
High mountain tour Monte Rosa
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High mountain tour
We are happy to advise you on the requirements of each altitude excursion. On request, you can receive the necessary equipment and enjoy the organization of your overstay nights. Here you will find useful information about the necessary fitness and difficulty levels.
High mountain tour Mont Blanc
THE MOUNTAIN RANGE OF VALAIS ALPS
The first high altitude excursion of the Monte Rosa region took place in 1778 during the search for the fabulous treasure of the “Lost Valley”. Today, the mountainous region with its multiple peaks over 4000m is a popular destination for all enthusiasts of mountaineering, climbing, hiking and winter sports.
Day trip Monte Rosa
Vincentpyramid regular route
The Vincentpyramid (4215m) – this summit was named in honor of the first person to climb it, Johann Nikolaus Vincent. It is located on the eastern part of the Lys Glacier and is a popular day trip. The climb takes us via the Lys Glacier and via the north flank directly to the summit. A magnificent and technically simple excursion on one of the four-thousanders of Monte Rosa.
Tour
FACTS
1 Day (6-7 h)
Duration
from 1 person
Group size
2
Condition level
1
Requirement level
+ 940 m - 940 m
Ascent & descent height
PYR. VINCENT REGULAR ROUTE
P.GIORDANI regular route
Tour
FACTS
1 Day (4-5 h)
Duration
1-5 persons
Group size
1
Condition level
1
Requirement level
+ 770 m - 770 m
Ascent & descent height
Day trip Monte Rosa
Punta Giordani Regular route
Punta Giordani (4046 m) – the lowest four-thousanders of Monte Rosa and the fastest summit to reach. Giordani Point with its summit stature was named after the first person to climb it, Pietro Giordani. The ideal summit for his first ascent of a four-thousanders. The climb takes us directly to Pointe Indren (train station) via the south-west flank. A beautiful and technically simple day trip to one of the four-thousanders of Monte Rosa.
Day trip Monte Rosa
Breithorn Regular route
The ascent of the Breithorn and its 4165 m requires at the price of a reasonable acclimatization at best an average condition and is among the most affluent four-thousanders. In fact, the ideal mountain for beginners and families. The panorama of the four-thousanders of Valais, the Matterhorn, the Weisshorn, the Dom … will leave you with an enchanted face.
Tour
FACTS
1 Day (5-6 h)
Duration
5 Persons
Group size
1
Condition level
1
Requirement level
+ 700 m - 700 m
Ascent & descent height
BREITHORN REGULAR ROUTE
LUDWIGSHÖHE SCHWARZHORN
Tour
FACTS
1 Day (7-9 h)
Duration
4 Persons
Group size
2
Condition level
1
Requirement level
+ 950 m - 1300 m
Ascent & descent height
Day trip Monte Rosa
Ludwigshöhe Schwarzhorn Regular route
The Schwarzhorn (Corno Nero) and the Ludwigshöhe are two peaks that are not only beautiful but easy to reach by a single day trip. From the peaks, the view of the Liskamm and the four-thousanders of Valais is mesmerizing.
Day trip Monte Rosa
Vincentpyramid SW ridge
The Vincentpyramid (4215 m) – The southwest ridge of the Vincent Pyramid offers easy climbing passages with beautiful passages on snowfields. The ideal excursion for those who would like to prepare for Dufourspitze. Or simply to enjoy the panorama on Mont Blanc.
Tour
FACTS
1 Day (6-7 h)
Duration
2 Persons
Group size
2
Condition level
2
Requirement level
+ 940 m - 940 m
Ascent & descent height
PYR. VINCENT SW RIDGE
P. Giordani Cresta del Soldato
Tour
FACTS
1 Day (7-8 h)
Duration
2 Persons
Goup size
2
Condition level
2
Requirement level
+ 970 m - 970 m
Ascent & descent height
Day trip Monte Rosa
Punta Giordani Cresta del Soldato
Punta Giordani (4046 m) and Cresta del Soldato (Soldier’s Ridge) both offer the ingredients for a fantastic rock excursion. We will continue on the SE crest and climb the Vincentpyramid (4,215 m). The excursion on the rock, with a degree of difficulty IV, reward us with an exceptional panorama. Punta Giordani with its summit stature was named after the first person to climb it, Pietro Giordani.