Your first 4000 peak! Breithorn - Punta Giordani

Your first 4000 peak! Breithorn - Punta Giordani

Discover the emotions of your first peak above 4000 m. We'll accompany you on your first steps at high altitude towards the peaks of Breithorn or P.ta Giordani

Informazioni aggiuntive

To have your first mountaineering experience above 4000 m threshold, we suggest you one of the following peaks, ideal as a first approach:

  • Punta Giordani on Monte Rosa at 4046 m of altitude

  • Western Breithorn from Plateau Rosa, reaching 4165 m altitude

Both peaks are classified as EASY difficulty, however minimal trekking experience, a good level of aerobic training and good health are required.

Schedule

  • Departure early in the morning from Varese or meeting at the ski lift ticket office (Alagna Valsesia or Staffal-Gressoney or Cervinia.

  • Quick briefing and purchase of tickets for the lifts (Punta Indren or Plateau Rosa)

  • Climb to the summit and return to the lifts

  • Return home in the late afternoon

The complete program will be provided after having agreed with the Alpine Guide on the chosen climb.

Fee

  • 400 euro for 1 person

  • 220 euro/each for 2 people

  • 160 euro/each for 3 people

  • 130 euro/each for 4 people

  • 120 euro/each for 5 people

For groups of more than 5 people, the presence of an additional Alpine Guide is required. Contact us on our channels for further clarification.

Notes

The price does not include travel, food and accommodations, cable cars (even 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 conditions, snow or other variables.

Equipment

Gear:

  • 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

Available dates

No dates available

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