The Italian high level route

This trip aims to visit many peaks above 4,000m on the skyline to the south of Zermatt. In the course of the journey some time will be spent teaching ice axe and crampon skills if required and crevasse rescue techniques.

The programme is as follows:

• First evening:
  Meet in Zermatt
  
• Day 1
  Ascend to the Gandegg Hut (3029m)
  
• Day 2
  Glacier training day plus night at the Refuge de Ayas(3,400m)
  
• Day 3
  Ascend Pollux or Castor (two 4000m peaks) plus night in Quintino Sella Hut (3585m)
  
• Day 4
  Traverse beneath or over Liskamm (4527m) plus night in Gnifetti Hut (3647m
  
• Day 5
  Ascend to Margherita Hut (highest in the Alps at 4569m).
  
• Day 6
  Ascend Zumsteinspitze on Monte Rosa (4563m) Descend to Zermatt via Grenz glacier.

This is a very full and sometimes strenuous programme and those attending should arrive fairly fit. It is not necessary to carry large rucsacs as all food and bedding is provided at the huts. Extra clothing; toiletry; day snacks and camera/film must be carried. For people who wish to ascend Liskamm and Dufourspitze en-route the ratio will be 1:2 and the cost will be £1,200

Ratio:

• One Guide to four people
• OR
• One Guide to two people

Dates:

• By arrangement (June to September)
• 6/11th July 2008. A 1:2 ratio course (£1.200) is being run and places are still available for two people.

Cost:

• £850.00 per person (Minimum of three bookings) For people who wish to ascend Liskamm and Dufourspitze en-route the ratio will be 1:2 and the cost will be £1,200

Price includes:

• All hut fees and food in huts
• All cable car/train costs
• Valley B&B
• All the guides expenses

Price does not include:

• Valley meals and packed lunches
• Alpine insurance (Contact BMC)
• Travel to the Alps

Note: The exchange rate will not effect the course price, which is fixed for the season.

Useful links

Alpine kit list

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