Informazioni aggiuntive
It is a beautiful peak in the heart of the 4000 m of Aosta Valley, mount Castore at 4225 m. Not a difficult ascent but you need to have confidence with the use of crampons, expecially for the last part on the amazing snowy (or little icy) ridge.
The climb also requires an overnight stay in the beautiful Guide Val d'Ayas refuge at 3585 m. We can reach it with few hours of walk, starting from Bettaforca Col, where we will arrive by the help of the lifts (or a Jeep service).
The proposal shown here includes the ascent in 2 days, if you have other requests or questions do not hesitate to contact us via email or Whatsapp.
Schedule
Day 1: journey to Frachey in Ayas Valley (1700 m) or to Gressoney la Trinitè and ascent to the Quintino Sella refuge at 3585 m. We first arrive to Bettaforca Col (at 2637 m) with the lifts or the Jeep's service. Then in about 3 h 30' we will reach the refuge, where we will have dinner and spend the night.
Day 2: breakfast before dawn and off towards our goal, the Castore peak. In the last part we will walk on a beautiful ridge that will led us to the very peak at 4225 m. With clear sky the view from here is truly breathtaking! A short break and we will then descend towards the refuge and then to Bettaforca. From here with the ski lifts or the Jeep service we will return to the car.
Info and prices of the hut here: https://www.rifugioquintinosella.com/index_e
Fee
1 person: 700 euro
2 people: 390 euro/each
3 people: 290 euro/each
4 people: 250 euro/each
The fee includes: organization of the excursion, accompaniment and teaching by the Alpine Guide, third party insurance and use of the common gear.
Notes
The fee does not include: travel costs, food and accommodation, cable cars (also for the Guide) extras and everything that is not included in the "fee" item. The expenses of the Guide will be divided among the participants.The proposals reported are indicative of a general program. They may undergo variations at the sole discretion of the Alpine Guide depending on weather and snow conditions or other variables.
Equipment
Classic 12-point steel crampons
ice axe
helmet
harness
mountaineering boots
In the absence of this material there is the possibility of rental. However, we suggest you to buy at least mountaineering boots (possibly compatible with your crampons).
Recommended clothing and material:
minimum category 3 sunglasses
buff hat and neck warmer
2 pairs of gloves, one light and one heavy for use on snow
Gore-tex jacket (or similar)
down jacket
breathable fleece and t-shirt
softshell trousers for mountaineering
socks
trekking pole (useful but not essential)
sunscreen (minimum protection 30)
thermos (1L) or water (if the day is hot)
snacks, bars, dried fruit (practical and energetic food)
C.A.I. card (if registered)
identity document
small sleeping bag (just for sleeping in the hut)
money
self use medicines