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Aosta Valley
Castore Summit Climb with Alpine Guides

  1. Italy
  2. /
  3. Aosta Valley

The Castore (4.225 m.) summit climb with Alpine Guides to reach its snowy ridges, a great mountaineering experience in the heart of the Monte Rosa massif, with overnight stay at the Quintino Sella mountain hut.

  • Mountaineering
  • Mountaineering climbs

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

2 days

Suitable for

For expert hikers in good shape without cardiovascular diseases, breathing and vertigo-related issues, capable to walk 7-8 hours daily, with altitude gains of +1.200m. on mountain trails and with some experience in using crampons.

Best time

From June to late September.

Tour type

Mountaineering summit climb with an expert Alpine Guide, overnight stay in a mountain hut and cable car tickets included.

Tour highlights
  • The Alpine summit climb of Castor (4225m), in the heart of the Monte Rosa massif, is a mountain of great aesthetic and mountaineering satisfaction.
  • Enjoy the breathtaking panorama from the top, with views over the majestic Cervino (Matterhorn), the Gran Combin, Mont Blanc, Gran Paradiso and the main peaks of the Monte Rosa.
  • Climb to the summit with an expert mountain guide, and enjoy the warm Alpine hospitality and delicious traditional cuisine staying at the Quintino Sella al Felik mountain hut.
  • On request, customize the Castore summit climb combining other outdoor activities and tours.
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Duration

2 days / 1 night

Available from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2026

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Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Gressoney Staffal, cable car to Bettaforca peak and hike towards the Quintino sella mountain hut

Day 2

Castore summit climb, return to Bettaforca and cable car back to Staffal, departure

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Extras on request

  • Transfer to/from the tour starting/ending point
  • Mountaineering equipment rental (harness + crampons + ice axe + sticks) - personal equipment not included
  • Extra overnight stays in hotel or mountain hut
  • Extra mountaineering days in Aosta Valley
  • Other outdoor experiences in Aosta Valley

What is included

  • Certified English speaking Alpine Guide and their expenses for 2 days (1 every 3 participants; other languages available on request)
  • 1 overnight stay in mountain hut, dormitory accommodation
  • 1 dinner and breakfast in the mountain hut
  • Shared mountaineering equipment
  • Staffal-Bettaforca-Staffal cable car tickets
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)

Not included

  • Transfers to/from the starting point of the tour
  • Meals not listed in the program and drinks, except for tea and coffee included with breakfast
  • Personal mountaineering equipment (harness, crampons, ice axe)
  • Personal clothing and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Personal sleeping bag liner for the overnight stay in the refuge
  • Anything not listed under the “Included” section
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Planned accomodations or similar

Monte Rosa - Quintino Sella Refuge at Felik - dormitory or room with 4/6 beds

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Available options

Equipment Rental (harness, crampons, ice axe)

price per person

per person
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Want to customize your trip?

Upon request, the trip program can be shortened, extended or tailored to suit your preferences..

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