Aosta Valley
Group Tour: Aosta Valley Alps: Western Breithorn Summit Climb

The perfect peak for a first experience on a 4.000: the Breithorn summit climb, suitable for all experienced hikers who want to breath the thin air!

Mountaineering
Mountaineering climbs

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

1 day

Suitable for

Suitable for anyone who wants to reach a 4000m summit for the first time in their life, in good health and capable of approximately 3-4 hours of uphill walking. No mountaineering experience is required, but good endurance is necessary.

Tour type

Mountaineering summit climb with expert Alpine Guides and cable-cars tickets. Optional overnight stay in a mountain hut (for the 2 days tour).

Tour highlights

The Western Breithorn summit climb (4.165 m.), one of the easiest ascents of the Alps, yet a true mountaineering experience: a steep ascent with a great altitude gain.
An unique view over the mighty Matterhorn and the Monte Rosa (Signalkuppe) peaks, which seem just at your fingertips!
A great mountaineering adventure with an expert Alpine Guide to the discovery of the glaciers of the Western Alps.
Suitable for both mountaineers and fit and healthy individuals who want to reach a 4000m summit for the first time.
On request, add an extra overnight stay at the Rifugio Guide del Cervino at Plateau Rosa to acclimatize.

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Cervinia, ascent by cable car to Plateau Rosà - climb to the summit of Breithorn, descent

What is included

Certified English speaking Alpine Guide and their expenses for 1 day (other languages available on request)
Cable cars tickets, round trip Cervinia - Plateau Rosà
Shared mountaineering equipment (rope and other safety gear)

Not included

Transfers to/from the start/end point of the tour
Personal clothing (see advice and recommendations) and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
Personal sleeping bag liner for the overnight stay in the refuge
Personal mountaineering equipment (harness, crampons, ice axe)
Anything not listed in the “Included” section