Informazioni aggiuntive
Everyone knows the Capanna Margherita on Punta Gnifetti but they don't know that nearby there is also another peak above 4000 m, equally reachable and which offers an incredible and electrifying view of the east face of Monte Rosa! The Zumstein peak is in fact a few meters higher than the Margherita hut and can also be reached on foot, with similar difficulties. Then descending from Zumstein it will be possible to take a short break at Capanna Margherita, and then resume the descent route.
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.
Day two: breakfast early in the morning and ascent toward Lys Col (4226 m) and then to Zumstein peak at 4562 m. We will reach after the Margherita hut on Punta Gnifetti, Europe's highest hut.
Descent: from the ascent route and return via cable car from Punta Indren.
Fee
1 person 800 euros
2 people 450 euros/each
3 people 330 euros/each
4 people 270 euros/each
5 people 230 euros/each
The price includes: organisation, guiding and teaching by a Mountain Guide, RC insurance, injury insurance and use of common gear.
Notes
The fee does not include: travel, food, lodging, cable cars (including for the Guide) extras, and anything not included in "fee."
The proposals given, are indicative of an outline program. They may be subject to change depending on weather and snow conditions, number of participants or other variables.
Equipment
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
Sunscreen
2 pairs of gloves
30 LT backpack
Appropriate clothing for high mountain outings.
Available dates
No dates available