Monte Rosa Trekking Tour

Montidamare

From Jul 27-Aug 5, 2024 TMR will take us across the Alps, in Switzerland and Italy. Meeting Walser culture, challenging ourselves with considerable elevation gains and crossing alpine passes.

Zermatt

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Day 1
Macugnaga - Monte Moro
Km 7 E+ 1534 E- 12
In Macugnaga, we immediately encounter typical Walser houses built of larch wood on stone bases. The ascent to Monte Moro (2985 m) takes place in front of the east wall of Monte Rosa, which rises imposingly with a prominence of over 2600 meters
Day 2
Monte Moro- Saas Fee
KM 17 E+240 E-1249
We cross into Switzerland in the Saastal valley, the landscape becomes incredibly rugged, descending among debris towards the artificial lake of Mattmark reserves us the spectacle of waterfalls coming from the glacier. After crossing the dam, we will gradually descend towards the village of Saas Fee
Day 3
Saas Fee – Grachen
KM 19,9 E+940 E-1110
From the Saas valley to the Mattertal valley through aerial trails, partly equipped, with views on the spectacular peaks of Weissmies, Lagginhorn, Fletschhorn. We will cross larch and Swiss stone pine forests, with an undergrowth of rhododendrons, blueberries, and junipers, breathing deeply
Day 4
Grachen – Europahutte
Km 15,8 E+1320 E-660
High-altitude itinerary above the Mattertal Valley, with the peaks of the Weisshorn (4506 m) and the Bishorn (4153 m) towering on the opposite side. Through increasingly rugged landscapes, with rocky terrain and equipped stairs, at the Refuge curious ibexes will welcome us
Day 5
Europahutte- Zermatt
Km 21,6 E+740 E-1390
We start immediately with one of the longest suspension bridges in Europe (490 meters), then the path winds through alpine pastures. The valley opens up to Zermatt; views on the peaks of Monte Rosa, and the majestic Matterhorn
Day 6
Zermatt- Teodulo Refuge
Km 12,8 E+1710 E-20
The ascent through meadows in the presence of the majestic Matterhorn reveals the Swiss normal route. We find ourselves on the glacier, where, following a marked route along the lifts, we reach the Teodulo Hut (3317m), back to Italy
Day 7
Teodulo Refuge– Resi
Km 17,1 E+280 E-1510
On the ancient paths that led the Walser people to settle in Ayas and Gressoney. We ascend towards the Cime Bianche station to reach Val d'Ayas, with a spectacular view of Gran Lago and the glaciers
Day 8
Resi- Stafall –Gabiet
Km 14,4E+1210 E-910
We cross the pastures and continue to Lake Ciarcierio at Passo del Rothorn (2687m). We traverse rocky terrain before descending to the Salero lakes. From Lake Gabiet, we enjoy a wide view of the main peaks of Monte Rosa: Breithorn, Castore, Polluce, and Lyskamm
Day 9
Rifugio Gabiet – Rifugio Pastore
Km 17,5 E+880 E-1710
We ascend to Col d'Olen (2881m), then descend to Alagna througg the Otro valley, encountering Walser houses and hamlets. Pastore Refuge is located in a privileged position to observe all the peaks of Monte Rosa
Day 10
Rifugio Pastore- Macugnaga
Km 21,1 E+1200E-1470
Last stage, the desire to arrive will be mixed with incredible melancholy. We face the long mule track, rebuilt by the Alpini in 1930, to Passo del Turlo (2738m). Here, we bid farewell to Monte Rosa to undertake the final long descent to Macugnaga.