Aosta Valley
Monte Rosa (Signalkuppe) Skitouring Summit Climb

A thrilling ski touring adventure, the ascent to the highest mountain hut in Europe: Capanna Margherita (4554 m.), on the Gnifetti Peak, with our experienced mountain guide!

Snow
Skitouring

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

2 days

Suitable for

Suitable for skiiers and snowboarders with experience in off-piste, good fitness level and capable to cover +400m. altitude gap the first day and +900 the second. The ascent and descent are not particularly technical but you will walk roped on the glacier.

Best time

From March to June, depending on the snow conditions.

Tour type

Ski tour with overnight stay in a mountain hut, accompanied by a UIAGM certified Apine Guide.

Tour highlights

A two-day ski touring or splitboarding tour with a certified Alpine Guide, diving in the breathtaking scenery of the Monte Rosa 4,000-meter peaks.
Ascent to Punta Gnifetti (Signalkuppe - 4,554 m), home to Capanna Margherita, the highest mountain hut in Europe.
On the first day, optional ski mountaineering ascent of an easier 4,000-meter peak on the Monte Rosa massif for acclimatization.
Experience the freedom and grandeur that this Alpine giant offers, breathing the rarefied air at 4,000 meters, while improving your glacier ski mountaineering skills.
If snow conditions permit, you can enjoy a 3,000-meter descent from the Monte Rosa summit directly to Gressoney, the starting/ending point.
You’ll have the opportunity to improve your skiing and rope descending technique and perfect the use of ARTVA, shovel ad probe and environmental awareness with guidance from expert Alpine Guides.
The descent options will vary based on the participants' physical and technical abilities, ensuring a customized experience.
On request, customize the Monte Rosa summit climb combining other outdoor activities and tours, as well as overnight stays in charming hotels or mountain huts.