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Aosta Valley
Pollux Summit Climb with Mountaineering guide

  1. Italy
  2. /
  3. Aosta Valley

A panoramic climb of 4091 m in the Monte Rosa massif, which requires moderate physical fitness but is on challenging terrain. The ideal climb to prepare yourself for more challenging peaks, with the support of UIAGM-certified Alpine Guides.

  • Mountaineering
  • Mountaineering climbs

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

2 days

Suitable for

Experienced hikers without cardiovascular or respiratory issues, who have already done some high-altitude climbs and who are accustomed to walking 7-8 hours a day with ascents and descents of +/- 1500 meters on mountain trails. We recommend having some previous experience in the use of ice axe and crampons on rocky terrain.
The program can be customized according to your fitness level.

Best time

From July to September.

Tour type

Pollux summit climb with an UIAGM-certified Alpine Guide, with cable cars and overnight stay in a mountain hut.

Tour highlights
  • The Alpine summit climb of Pollux, a complete experience that combines sections that require crampons and rock climbing sections of different difficulty and exposition.
  • 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 one of our UIAGM-certified expert mountain guides.
  • On request, customize the Pollux summit climb combining other outdoor activities and tours.
Aosta Valley 2 days
Pollux Summit Climb with Mountaineering guide
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Duration

2 days / 1 night

Available from 31 December 2025 to 31 December 2027

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Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Meeting with the guide to reach the mountain hut

Day 2

Pollux Summit Climb, descent to Breuil-Cervinia and departure

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Extras on request

  • Transfer to/from the tour starting/ending point
  • Mountaineering equipment rental (harness, helmet, crampons, ice axe) - personal equipment not included
  • Extra overnight stays
  • Extra mountaineering days
  • Other outdoor activities in Aosta Valley

What is included

  • Certified English speaking Alpine Guide and their expenses for 2 day (other languages available on request)
  • Cable cars tickets, round trip Cervinia - Plateau Rosà
  • Shared mountaineering equipment (rope and other safety gear)
  • Overnight stay in a mountain hut, half board included
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)

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
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Planned accomodations or similar

Rifugio Guide del Cervino - shared room or 5/7-bed dorm

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Scheduled departures with a local guide

Next departures:

  • 13/06/2026
  • 27/06/2026
  • 11/07/2026
  • 01/08/2026
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Upon request, the trip program can be shortened, extended or tailored to suit your preferences..

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