Summit Ski Tour Monte Rosa
A summit ski tour in the Monte Rosa area is a MUST for every ski tourer! The selected peaks are excellent ski touring destinations with rather low technical difficulty. Despite their relative ease, these 4000m peaks should not be underestimated - their ascent requires a good amount of endurance, and the altitude can have a significant impact on the physical strain of the tour. The Monte Rosa ski tour impresses with great glacier surfaces, imposing mountain peaks and magnificent views.
Tour Details
- Fitness Level: Sporty
- Experience Level: Advanced Beginner
Group Tour (3-4 participants)
| 3 people | CHF 1695 per person |
| 4 people | CHF 1395 per person |
Private Tour
| 1 person | CHF 4295 |
| 2 people | CHF 2395 per person |
| 3 people | CHF 1695 per person |
| 4 people | CHF 1395 per person |
To book a private tour please contact us:
| Day | Elevation + | Elevation - | Kilometers | Walking time |
| 1 | 0m | 0m | 0km | 0 hours |
| 2 | 900m | 1900m | 12.5km | approx. 6-7 hours |
| 3 | 1650m | 1000m | 10.5km | approx. 8-9 hours |
| 4 | 1000m | 1700m | 11.5km | approx. 6-7 hours |
| 5 | 1050m | 1250m | 20km | approx. 5-6 hours |
Day 1: Arrival in Zermatt
Meet your guide at the Zermatt. Complete an equipment check to prepare for the next morning, and get to know each other over dinner. (You have to book your accommodation for the 1. night yourself.)
Day 2: Ascent of the Breithorn 4164m
Today you’ll tackle the first 4000er of this multiday touring program. First take the train up to the Klein Matterhorn. From there you will mount your skins and climb up to the Breithorn. A short ascent leads you to the summit. You’ll descend briefly, then climb to Schwarztor before enjoying a unique descent over the Schwärze glacier. Having reached the Gorner glacier, you’ll mount your skins again and climb to the Monte Rosa hut.
Day 3: Collecting four-thousanders
Early in the morning you’ll climb over the Grenz glacier to Ludwigshöhe at 4341m. With every meter of altitude the air gets a little thinner, so the climb will be slow and steady. After Ludwigshöhe, you’ll visit Parrot Peak at 4432, Corno Nero at 4322m, and the Vincent Pyramid at 4215m before descending to the Gnifetti hut.
Day 4: Visit to the highest mountain hut in Europe
You’ll begin your ascent from the Gnifetti hut, passing the Vincent Pyramid, Parrot Peak, Corno Nero and Ludwigshöhe before reaching the Signalkuppe at 4554m. Here sits the highest mountain hut in Europe. This high vantage point will great you with thin air and magnificent views- eternal ice on one side, and blooming Italian valleys on the other. After a rest on the summit you’ll enjoy the long descent back to the Monte Rosa hut. On the terrace you can treat yourself to a cool drink and take in the mountain panorama.
Day 5: Ascent of the Cima di Jazzi 3803m
The final day of touring brings all your summits into view. Climb over the Gorner glacier to the Cima di Jazzi- a great panoramic peak that offers instant nostalgia for the previous days. Enjoy a long and impressive descent to Zermatt, where you can reminisce about your tour over a cool drink.
| Season | March - Mai |
| Departures for official tours | See "Closest Bookable Dates" |
| Departures for private tours | Private tours can be booked daily |
| Meeting point | 17.15am in Zermatt (upon agreement) |
- Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
- His or her expenses
- 3 nights in bunk room with half-board
- Tea for the next day
- Summit Certificate
- 1 night in a hotel/accommodation in Zermatt (you have to book it yourself)
- Your expenses
- Snacks
- Rental equipment
- Costs for cable cars
- Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guides share)
Backpack
- 30-35l
Clothing
- Warm, functional clothing
- Rain jacket
- Rain pants
- Mountaineering or hiking pants
- Sunhat
- Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
- Beanie or headband
- Extra underwear and socks
- Thermal underwear
Footwear
- Ski touring boots or snowboard boots
The basics
- Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
- Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
- Thermos flask, drink bottle
- Silk sleeping bag liner
- Headlamp
- Toiletries
- Identity card
- SAC/DAV permit (if you have one)
- GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
- Earplugs (optional)
- Camera and binoculars (optional)
Technical Equipment
- Harness
- Crampons with anti-snow plates
- Ice axe
- Locking Carabiner
- 120cm sling
- Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
- Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
- LVS (avalanche transceiver)
- Avalanche probe
- Avalanche shovel
General Information for Mountaineering School
Our team is here for you. If you have any questions, please contact us or visit us in our shop in Grindelwald. We are happy to help!
OUTDOOR - Mountaineering School Grindelwald
Dorfstrasse 103
3818 Grindelwald
Switzerland
Trip status for group courses
1-2 days before your tour or course we will review the weather forecast and conditions with the mountain guide to determine if we can operate. We will contact you by phone with an update.
Minimum of participants (group tours)
As soon as the minimum number of participants is reached, we will send you a confirmation by email.
Cancellation
If we have to cancel your tour, you have the option to reschedule to a new date, or you will receive a full refund.
Equipment
Please refer to the equipment list for your tour or course. At our shop in Grindelwald, you can purchase technical equipment, mountain clothing, shoes, and backpacks. We also have technical equipment available for rent.
Clothing
Choose functional clothing that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying. Dress in layers so you can easily react to temperature changes. The range at our shop in Grindelwald is tailored to mountain tours and our expert staff are happy to advise you on the best clothing for your tour or course.
Lunch
Lunch is not included in the offer. We recommend bringing bars, dried fruits, nuts, or a sandwich. The amount you will need to drink depends on your individual needs and the length of the tour. We recommend .75 -1.5 liters of water, warm tea, isotonic drinks, or whatever you prefer. We also recommend that you hydrate enough the day before, so your body is well prepared for the tour.
Huts
A mountain hut is not a hotel. Running water is not guaranteed and electricity is not available everywhere, so it is not always possible to charge batteries or phones. If you have special dietary needs, please inform us in advance so we can make arrangements with the hut.
Safety
Our tours and courses are led by IVBV certified mountain guides or mountain guide aspirants. We prioritise your safety by requiring regular training to ensure our guides have relevant, up to date knowledge. Outdoor is certified by the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (BFU) and our safety and emergency concepts are audited by this organization annually.
General terms of contract
Our General Terms and Conditions apply.