CAPANNA MARGHERITA

Mont Blanc

Margherita hut

4550 mt. the highest refuge in Europe.


Thanks to the new cableway system of the Monterosa Ski area, the Gnifetti Hut 3680 mt., The shelter where we will stay, can be reached in less than two hours.
The glaciers of Monte Rosa, vast and impressive, the view on the Valais and its many 4000, make this itinerary a perfect destination for those who want to start breathing the thin air of 4000 with skis.

PROGRAM:

meeting point:Staffal.

01 Day

A Staffal material control and Mattinata along the numerous off-road routes of Gressoney, lunch at Orestes Hutte 2600 mt., Passo Salati cableway - Indren 3280 mt.
From Indren ascent to Gnifetti Hut 3647 mt. where we will stay overnight.

02 Day

Wake up at dawn, put on your skis we will climb the glacier and in about 4 h 30 'we will reach the highest hut in Europeat 4550 mt., built in honor of Queen Margherita.

Technically it is not a difficult itinerary, the beauty and the proximity make it a coveted summit inserted in a glacial environment.

Total climb time:

1st day 1h 45
2nd day 4h 30 '

Difference in height: 1270 mt.

Period: December - April

Duration:Three days

*Weather conditions, snow conditions and the level of the participantsmay lead the guide to modify the program or decide a different itinerary order.

Technical Level:

  • Good skiers on all the snows.
  • Ski day at a good pace.
  • Sometimes steep slopes.
  • Good physical condition.

The price includes:

  • Organization and accompaniment by a mountain guide
  • Displacements by minibus, security material (Arva, shovel, probe).

The fee does not include:

  • Ski pass
  • Drinks
  • Mountain driving costs

Period:April - June

Duration:2days

*Weather conditions, snow conditions and the level of the participantsmay lead the guide to modify the program or decide a different itinerary order.
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