Ski Mountaineering on the Mezzalama Route

IFAGM Monterosa ski guide for the 5 days of the tour, a 1-day ski pass and ascent to the Klein Matterhorn, half board at the Gnifetti hut, Monterosa Huette, and Teodulo hut, guide expenses, technical equipment (harness, crampons), safety kit (shovel, ARVA, and probe)*.
*while supplies last

Not included in the price: accident insurance (recommended), meals not specified for yourself and the guide, and anything not listed under “the price includes.”

– Safety kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe
– Telescopic ski poles
– Skins
– Ski touring skis and boots
– Harness
– 1 locking carabiner
– Ski crampons
– Ice axe
– Sunscreen with good protection
– Knife
– Ski gloves
– Thermos
– Sunglasses + ski goggles
– 30 L backpack
– Sun hat + windproof hat
– Wool socks
– Layered ski clothing (breathable base layer, fleece, windproof shell, ski jacket, and pants with integrated gaiters)
– Sleeping bed liner

ATTENTION: The sleeping bag liner is mandatory in all shelters. We recommend a lightweight but, above all, reusable sleeping bag liner. Let’s protect the mountains from waste. We use this one.

Key figures of the Mezzalama ski mountaineering tour:

• 2 huts above 3000 m
• 1 quick stop in Zermatt
• 4 peaks over 4000 m: Punta Gnifetti (4554 m), Nordend (4608 m), Breithorn (4160 m), Castore (4226 m)
• 7500 m of vertical descent to ski

The guides of Monte Rosa accompany a maximum of 4 skiers per guide for ski mountaineering on glaciers.

• The Monte Rosa guides may modify itineraries and activity programs based on weather conditions, accessibility of the huts, and the physical preparation of participants.
• The scheduled periods for activities may vary due to weather conditions and the physical state of the locations (snow coverage, ground conditions, etc.).