Cresta del soldato (Soldier's ridge) on Monte Rosa

Cresta del soldato (Soldier's ridge) on Monte Rosa

The "Soldier's ridge" is one of the most famous mountaineering climbs on the Monte Rosa massif. An exciting route at over 4000 m, between glaciers, rock and sky

Informazioni aggiuntive

Spectacular mountaineering ridge in the Monte Rosa massif reaching 4000 m of altitude!

It is a high mountain ridge to be covered on mixed terrain (roccia e neve) and which allows you to reach the summit of Punta Giordani (4046 m). For the fastest and fittest people, after the photo shot at the summit of Giordani peak, it will then be possible to continue the ridge up to the Piramide Vincent at 4125 m!

The difficulty on rock is up to grade III, but must be climbed with mountaineering boots and, sometimes, with crampons on your feet. Although this is an affordable climb for many, you need a minimum amount of experience walking on mixed terrain with crampons and ice axe and a fair amount of physical training.

This climb is an exciting route conducted along the edge of the ridge, immersed in a majestic context that only Monte Rosa can offer.

Schedule

Program for a single day ascent.

  • Departure from Varese early in the morning or meeting at the ticket office in Alagna Valsesia (or alternatively at Staffal - Gressoney)

  • Ascent with the first cable car to Punta Indren (3260 m)

  • Climbing of the ridge up to Punta Giordani, where we will decide if continue to Piramide Vincent or not depending on the time

  • Return to Punta Indren in time to take the lift and return to the valley

  • Return home in the evening

Fee

Reaching only Punta Giordani:

  • 450 euro for 1 person

  • 250 euro/each for 2 people

Reaching Piramide Vincent:

  • 600 euro for 1 person

  • 350 euro/each for 2 people

The price includes: organisation, accompaniment and teaching by a Mountain Guide, RC insurance and common material.

For groups larger than 2 people, the presence of an additional Alpine Guide will be necessary. Write us an email or click on the Whatsapp button to arrange an ad hoc climb.

Notes

The fee does not include: travel expenses, meals and accommodation, cable cars (for both participants and the Guide), extras, and anything not listed under the "included" section. The Guide's expenses will be shared among the participants. For more information on costs and booking confirmations, please refer to the sales conditions at the bottom of this page.

Equipment

Gear:

  • Classic 12-point steel crampons

  • ice axe

  • helmet

  • harness

  • mountaineering boots

  • 1 kevlar sling or dyneema sling 120 cm of length

  • 2 HMS screw carabiners

  • belay device (like Reverso, ATC or similar)

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

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