Mt. Everest, Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro... You are dreaming big, but are still missing the know-how that you need for such an expediton?
In our 5-day expedition preparatory course in the Monte Rosa massif you will learn everything you need to know for the adventure of your life... while experiencing up to 8 stunning mountains of the alps. An experience that leaves you hungry for more!
Expedition preparation in the Monte Rosa Range. Learn and train ice, snow and rock techniques and take along some of the most beautiful four-thousand-meter peaks in the Alps. Here the way is the goal. For all who want to smell expedition air!
The Monte Rosa Range, with its impressive and shapely four-thousand-meter peaks, is ideal for our expedition preparation course. From the sleepy village of Alagna on the Italian side, you can get very close to the glacier by train. Here we have 5 days available to learn everything you need on an expedition. And in passing we collect up to 8 four-thousanders!
Our expedition experienced mountain guides show them the right way to walk on the rope, basic rope techniques, climbing techniques, walking and climbing in the ice, snow and firn, easy rock climbs to the III. Difficulty level, crevasse rescue and self-restraint techniques, building proper tent in the snow and ice, efficient snowmelting and cooking at altitude. Familiar with crampons, pimples, ropes and gas stoves, you'll be able to sniff thin air in one of the highest lofts in Europe - the Capanna Margerita on the 4554m high signal crest - and learn to acclimatize properly.
This course is ideal for people who either want to prepare specifically for their first expedition or just want to try out whether they are suitable for an expedition. We offer the course for three fixed dates as a group course with 4 to 6 participants and are happy to run the course as a private package at your individual desired date. The rental equipment is of course included!
Itinerary
Inclusion
- Entire organisation and coordination of the programme
- Review of the performance of the guests and development of the individually tailored program
- All guided tours during the 5 days incl. accommodation and meals
- IFMGA/AMGA lead guide
- 2 nights with half board at the huts
- 2 nights in a tent with expedition breakfast and dinner
- Cablecar ticket
- Rental equipment (tent, cooker, dishes, crampons, ice axe, rope, harness, carabiner, sling and rope material, shovel)
- Safety and liability of an EU based tour operator
Exclusions
- Journey to Alagna
- pre and post nights in Alagna
- Sleepingbag
- Backpack
- Hiking boots suitable for crampons
- Personal clothing
- Beverages
- Snacks