Informazioni aggiuntive
Margherita Hut's ascent, the highest in Europe, is one of the most coveted and exciting experience for high mountain enthusiasts. From the top of the 4554-meter Punta Gnifetti, the wide view including the dizzying south face of Monte Rosa over Alagna and Val Sesia, loosing itself in the Po Valley to the Maritime Alps. The trip to Margherita Hut is a challenge with themself, a test of endurance, a desire to be fulfilled, a sudden thrill, a journey into one's personal history and above all an irrational and uncontainable adventure.
Schedule
Day one: from Alagna Valsesia or Staffal-Gressoney we will take the cable car up to Punta Indren (3275 m), then we'll reach the Mantova hut at 3498 m (or Gnifetti Hut) by an easy walk. We will discuss about the walk on the glacier of the next day and then we will eat a good dinner and sleep into the hut. About 1 h 30'-2h walking.
Day two: breakfast early in the morning and ascent toward Lys Col (4226 m) and then to Punta Gnifetti 4554 m, where Europe's highest Margherita hut is located. About 5 hours for reaching Margherita hut (1100 m of difference in altitude).
Descent: from the ascent route and return via cable car from Punta Indren.
Fee
1 person 750 euros
2 people 400 euros/each
3 people 300 euros/each
4 people 250 euros/each
5 people 200 euros/each
The price includes: organisation, guiding and teaching by a Mountain Guide, RC insurance, use of common gear, harness, helmet.
Notes
For more information on costs and booking confirmations, view the conditions of sale at the bottom of this page.
Equipment
If you need to rent any of the following equipment, please let us know during registration (email or Whatsapp):
Harness
Boots, crampons compatible
Helmet
Classic Crampons
Classic Ice axe
CAT 3 sunglass
Liner sleeping bag
Trekking pole (not mandatory)
CAI membership card - ID card
Thermos 1 LT
self use medicines
snack-energy food
Sunscreen
2 pairs of gloves
30 LT backpack
Appropriate clothing for high mountain outings.