Tour du Mont Rose

DAY 1: Täsch - Europahutte

Meeting at the village of Täsch and short transfer to the village of Randa, then climb by the path to the Europahutte hut at 2264 m. We will pass the longest suspension bridge in Europe, just before the hut.

Elevation gain: 830 m. 3 h 30 of walking.

Night: Europahutte hut.

DAY 2 : Europahutte - Grächen

Beautiful crossing by the Europaweg path to the village of Grächen. We will be able to admire during the whole day the 4000 m summits such as the famous Weisshorn, one of the highest summits of Switzerland. Night in a hotel.

DAY 3: Grächen - Saas Valley- Saas Fee

We start the day with an ascent by Hannigalp cable car. We leave the Mattertal (Zermatt valley) for the Saastal (Saas valley) and contemplate the Rhone valley below. In front of you, during this crossing, a superb panorama on the Fletschhorn, the Lagginhorn and the Weissmies, summits flirting with 4 000 meters. From valley to scree and from alpine pasture to forest, we arrive in Saas Fee (1792 m). Night in a hotel.

Elevation gain : +670 m /- 600 m. 6 h 30 of walking.

Night in a hotel.

DAY 4: Saas Fee - Monte Moro Pass - Macugnaga

After a good night's rest, departure by bus to reach the Mattmark dam. Little by little, we gain altitude to leave the banks of the lake and advance towards the Monte-Moro pass (2868 m) by an old walser path. The only crossing point for hikers, the crossing of the pass marks the point of entry into Italy.

Elevation gain : +830 m /- 1670 m. 6 h  walking.

Night in a hotel.

DAY 5: Macugnaga - Turlo Pass - Alagna Valsesia 

Small transfer at the beginning of the hike, to avoid a passage along the road. The ascent to the pass of Turlo (2738 m) by the Quarazza valley is done along a tumultuous torrent which has traced its way in a granite rock. The water has formed beautiful basins, a peaceful landscape before approaching the climb to the pass. Descent through the alpine pastures of the Valsesia on the southern slopes of the Mont-Rose. By a succession of jumps, you reach charming sheepfolds renovated according to ancestral methods.

Elevation gain : +1590 m /- 1280 m. 7 h  walking.

Night in a hut.

DAY 6: Alagna Valsesia - Passo dei Salati - Gressoney - Col de Bettaforca - Saint Jacques 

Depending on your fitness and the weather conditions, several variants are available. From the Olen Pass (2881 m) you can admire the southern face of Monte Rosa and pass through the Val d'Otro, the heart of Walser culture. From the Passo dei Salati, you cross the Gressoney valley by the ski lifts to the Bettaforca pass (2672 m), from where you can see the highest peak of Monte Rosa, the Dufour point. Descent to the Ayas valley, beautiful view on the hamlet of Saint-Jacques.

Elevation gain : +1300 m /- 650 m. 5 h  walking.

Night in a guest house.

DAY 7: Saint Jacques - Cime Bianche Pass - Saint Theodule Pass 

Joining the Théodule refuge by the Cime Bianche pass (2982 m) and several hidden lakes, the Matterhorn pyramid imposes itself in this high mountain environment. In this high altitude refuge, perched on a rocky promontory between the glaciers, the night promises to be unforgettable.

Elevation gain : +1670 m /- 470 m. 6 h  walking.

Night in a mountain hut.

DAY 8: Saint Theodule Pass - Trockener Steg - Zmutt - Zermatt 

Crossing of the Saint-Theodule pass (3317 m) and its eternal snow to the Trockener Steg, without technical difficulty. Descent by cable car to Schwarzsee (2583 m). You leave the glaciers and moraines to reach the flowery alpine meadows and the wooden chalets. You cross the small village of Zmutt (1936 m) before reaching the end of your journey. Zermatt is a village without cars and has a very particular charm. End of the hike in Zermatt around 3 pm.

Elevation gain : +120 m /- 1450 m.

Option "ascent of the Breithorn":

Those who wish to do, they can finish their stay in style by climbing one of the easy "4000" of the Alps, the Breithorn (4164 m). Early departure on day 8 with the Italian guide for the ascent. Descent by the Klein Mattherhorn cable car before reaching Zermatt.

Approximately 4 hours of climbing from the Teodulo hut.

Technical Level required for the Tour du Mont Rose

The trek around the Mont Rose is dedicated to experienced/regulars hikers with an average of walking up to 1000 m per day, some days 1200m. Some path sections are a bit vertiginious, but always secured with fixe ropes or hanging bridge. You must get use to walk in mountain on rough trail and carrying a backpack of around 10 kg. There is no luggage transportation.

The walk on the glacier to go down Zermatt is easy and doesn't require specials skills. You will be secured by your mountain guide.

Equipment List to hike around Mont Rose

Please click here to see the required equipment list, with the rental price list.

Fitness Level required

There will be 5 - 7 hours of walking per day.

Excellent fitness is therefore required.

Please arrive fit and mentally prepared. Your guide will not allow you to continue if you do not have the minimum level of fitness required and you will not be eligible for a reimbursement.

Accommodation

In mountain huts and hotel during the whole trek. In the hotels you share a twin room with another participant.

If you require accommodation the night before or after your tour, just let us know.

Bring a silk sleeping-bag liner for the huts. Blankets and pillows are provided.

Meals

Half board (dinner and breakfast) provided in the huts.

Packed lunches are provided, which you carry yourself. Vegetarian options available on request.

You can bring your own extra snacks in addition, e.g. energy bars, dried fruit and nuts. Don't bring anything heavy, or food which might squash, leak or spoil.

Cost and availability for the Tour du Mont Rose

Cost per person: € 2025

The cost is based on a group of 6 people. If you are a private group, please contact us to discuss dates and prices.

The price includes:

• Organisation of the trip
• High mountain guide (alpinism state qualified)
• 3 nights in mountain huts with dinner and breakfast
• 4 nights in hotel with breakfast
• All transport during the ski tour including cable cars and taxi on day 3
• 8 packed lunches

The price does not include:

• Transport to Täsch
• Transport from Zermatt back to Täsch at the end
• Additional snacks and drinks in the huts
• Any unplanned additional expenses due to weather forecast, snow conditions, lack of fitness, etc
• Alpine insurance (rescue, medical fees & repatriation)