Don’t underestimate the ascent to the Margherita Hut. Our expert mountain guides will equip you with the skills and confidence needed. A mountaineering introduction course to conquer the challenges of this iconic mountain journey.
Mountaineering Introduction: for all mountain enthusiasts ready to take the next step and reach the 4000 m altitude mark.
Three days to explor Monte Rosa from a conscious perspective. With our mountaineering introduction you get used to the altitude, learning to use crampons, traversing glaciers, and reaching Capanna Margherita, the highest hut in Europe, are part of the adventure
If you lack experience and your dream is to reach Capanna Margherita, this mountaineering course is the perfect training ground to gain your goal.
1 alpinist: € 1550,00
2 alpinists: € 980,00 / person
3 alpinists: € 750,00 / person
4 alpinists: € 630,00 / person
5 alpinists: € 560,00 / person
3 days with IFMGA mountain guide, half-board accommodation at Rifugio Città di Mantova for 2 nights, round-trip cable car ticket, technical equipment if needed (harness, crampons), half-board for the guide.
Day 1
Meeting at Passo dei Salati at 2:30 PM, where we will rendezvous with the guide to inspect for the last time the equipment. We’ll ascend using cable cars to Punta Indren and then proceed on foot to reach the rifugio Mantova by approximately 5:00 PM. The initial ascent will be undertaken at a leisurely pace, with several stops to address potential altitude sickness concerns. Dinner and overnight stay
Day 2
A day dedicated to glacier exploration. We will have a real course to learn how to move with crampons, understand the techniques and safety measures to adopt in high mountains, and recognize the diversity of the glacier. Dinner and overnight stay at Mantova.
Day 3
Wake up at dawn to achieve the goal and reach the highest hut in Europe. We will reach the Capanna Margherita by mid-morning. After a short break to enjoy the panorama and recharge, we will return to Indren to descend by cable car.
– 5 layers of clothing for the upper body (thermal shirt, light fleece, heavy fleece, down jacket, anorak.)
– two set of gloves (soft and ski ones)
– sunglasses (with 3 or 4 protection)
– heavy trousers (windproof)
– underpants
– gaiters
– rigid, ankle height, waterproof boots.
– two pair of ski socks
– headlamp
– hat that covers your ears
– bag sheet for the hut
– sun screen & lip balm
– poles
– helmet is recommended but not compulsory
– 1lt water bottle/thermos
– harness & crampons
Please note, a sleeping bag liner is mandatory in all mountain huts.
We suggest a lightweight, reusable sleeping bag liner. Let’s protect the mountains from waste
Our favorite sleeping bag liner
The trip is a course that will allow you to truly understand what mountaineering entails, the essential knowledge required for climbing high mountains, and the skills you need to develop in preparation for your next ascent.
€1,550.00
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