Highlights
Hiking spectacular sections of the challenging Tour de Monte Rosa
Being surrounded by an amphitheatre of 4000m peaks
Sharing your experience with a group of like minded travellers
Discovering the resort town of Zermatt situated below the iconic Matterhorn peak
Itinerary
Traverse the second highest peak in the Alps to discover a fascinating world of rock, ice and 4000m giants. Standing at 4634m, the enormous massif of Monte Rosa is the highest peak in the Pennine Alps, and the second highest in the entire European Alps. Surrounded by an amphitheatre of even more awe-inspiring 4000m peaks, a hike along the Tour de Monte Rosa is one of the most popular long distance walks in Europe for avid trekkers seeking both a challenging and spectacular route. Following in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci, who studied the peak in the late 15th Century, your experienced mountain guide will take you along ancient trails linking Switzerland to Italy. On the Italian side, traverse the high meadows and forested valleys of Macugnaga, Alagna, Ayas, Champoluc and Gressonney, whilst on the Swiss side, marvel at the tumbling glaciers that feature in this fascinating world of rock and ice. On balcony trails, the panorama of 4000m plus snow-clad peaks, as well as the vast Monte Rosa massif, will take your breath away. Beginning from Graëchen deep in the Valais, the almost circular hike traverses the massif, crossing into Italy before ending back in Switzerland in the pretty ski town of Zermatt. With daily ascents of up to 1750m, this outstanding hike around Monte Rosa will appeal to those wanting a serious challenge in a gorgeous alpine setting.
day 1Meet group in Grächen and hike to Saas Fee (6-7hrs)
A warm-up day. Meet your guide and group this morning (8:30am) and take a cable car to Hannigalp then skirt the northern peak of the massif and discover a breathtaking view over the Rhone and Saas valleys. A pleasant path leads us to the famous village of Saas Fee (1800m).
Distance: 17km/10.5mi
Elevation: +650m/2132ft, -500m/1640ft
day 2Trek to Macugnaga via Monte Moro Pass (2868m), (6-7hrs)
day 3Hike to Alagna via the Turlo Pass (2738m), (6-7hrs)
day 4Continue through the Val d'Otro to Gressoney (7hrs)
day 5Ascend high passes and descend via Lake Forca to Refugio Ferraro (6hrs)
day 6Hike above Cervinia ski resort - superb views to the Matterhorn (7hrs)
day 7Continue to Zermatt, trip concludes (6hrs)
What's Included
Customer Reviews
Amazing tour and incredible scenery. Not very satisfied with the overall organisation and communication of the guide.
Amazing experince to trek through the Swiss Alps. Scenery is awesome. Guide was great. Refuges not too bad.
Challenging terrain and and amazing views. Our local guide was excellent and overcoming obstacles, which arose as this was early in the season.
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