Switzerland

Climb the Monte Rosa Massif

Activity
Mountaineering
Location
Switzerland
Intensity
Heavy
Season
Jun to Sep
Experience
Improver
Duration
8 Days
Distance
KM
Elevation
KM
Follow
Starting Point

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • Climb Monte Rosa (4634m) as well as some other 4000m peaks.
  • All accommodation and guiding during the trip.
  • 3 nights accommodation in mountain huts with half-board included.
  • 4 nights accommodation in Zermatt on a twin share basis.
  • Hand-picked Adventure Base mountain guides.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?

  • Transport to/from Zermatt.
  • Equipment rental.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Lunch when in the huts.
  • Evening meals when in Zermatt.
  • Uplifts according to itinerary.

WHAT TO BRING?

Clothing
  • Sports t-shirts
  • Thermal socks
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Waterproof pants
  • Winter buff
  • Mountaineering gloves
  • Lightweight fleece jacket
  • Midweight thermal underwear tops
  • Midweight thermal underwear bottoms
  • Long sleeve hiking shirt
  • Soft shell jacket with hood
  • Hard shell jacket with hood
  • Hardshell trousers (Gore-tex)
  • Balaclava
Equipment
  • Ice axe
  • Standard climbing harness
  • Crampons
  • 3 x Carabiners
  • Head torch and spare batteries
  • Trekking Poles
  • Sleeping bag silk liner
  • Foam mattress
  • 35-40L rucksack
Footwear
  • Plastic or double-leather high mountain B3 boots
  • Boot gaiters
  • Trekking boots
  • Comfortable camp shoes
Head & Eye Protection
  • Windproof Ski Goggles
  • Category 4 sunglasses with high level of sun glare reduction and good UV protection
  • Sun hat
  • Warm hat/beanie
Healthcare Items
  • Skin sun protection SPF 50
  • Lip balm
  • Wet wipes
  • First aid kit
Personal Items
  • ID
  • Cash/credit card
  • Thermos flask
  • Ear plugs
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