Monte Rosa: ascent to Capanna Margherita 4554 m

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€280.00

Dates: 1–2–3 September 2026

Monte Rosa is located on the Swiss-Italian border and no less than 19 peaks rise above 4000 metres and is considered the highest group in the Alps. Many believe its name is due to the magical pink colour it turns at sunrise and sunset, but in the ancient spoken language 'patois' rouese means glacier. Enchanted places and breathtaking scenery, where every activity, from off-piste skiing to mountaineering, takes place mainly on the glaciers and peaks. The Capanna Regina Margherita stands on the summit of the Punta Gnifetti in the Monte Rosa group. At 4554 metres, it is the highest alpine refuge in Europe and the perfect destination for lovers of classic high altitude mountaineering.

It is considered a perfect ascent for those beginning to approach the world of mountains over 4,000 metres. It is not a trivial excursion: you cross glaciers with crevassed areas and seracs that should not be underestimated.

Registration

The participation fee is 280.00 euro per person for a minimum of 3 participants.
The fee includes only the accompaniment by the mountain guide.
All other expenses (return trip from Tuscany in a shared car, ski lifts, half-board in a mountain hut, the Alpine Guide's expenses to be divided between the participants) will amount to a further 250.00 euros per person.

Registration will only be effective after payment of a deposit of 50.00 euro for the hut reservation.

Vacation Style Holiday Type
- Classic Mountaineering
Alpinism and multipitch routes
Activity Level Intermediate
4/8

All about the Monte Rosa: salita alla Capanna Margherita 4554 mt.

Information

For more information about the activity or requests, send whhtsapp to +39 334 9585 828 or +39 3451168661

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

accompaniment by the mountain guide
use of common material
insurance in case of recovery by helicopter.

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

personal equipment (which can be hired from the Prorock organisation)
half board in the mountain hut (approx. 100.00 euro per person)
packed lunch
transfer by shared car from Tuscany (approx. 60 euros per person)
ski lifts (approx. EUR 45.00 per person)
Guide’s expenses: travel, mountain huts, ski lifts, to be shared amongst the participants (approximately 50 euros)

Day One 7/06/2026

Early morning departure from Tuscany and arrival in Gressoney in the late morning.
Ascent to Punta Indren (3275 metres) by ski lift. From here, ascent to Rifugio Gnifetti (or Rifugio Mantova) on foot, approx. 1 hour 30 minutes. In the afternoon, short hike and practice on the glacier for acclimatisation.
Dinner and overnight stay in the mountain hut.
Day Two 8/06/2026

Ascent Capanna Margherita ( 4554 m )
Wake up at 4 a.m., after breakfast we set off for Capanna Margherita (4554 m). Depending on the level of fitness, it takes between 3 and 5 hours of walking. The route climbs at a steady pace, interrupted by two rises. The last section is the steepest and here one must be careful of one's level of fatigue. Descent on the usual route to the Mantova refuge where we pick up the luggage we left behind, descent on the ascent route to P. Indren and return to the valley by cable car. Return to Tuscany
Height difference in ascent: 1050 m
Height difference in descent: 1300 m
Walking time: 6/7 hours

The following equipment is required:

Boots, crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet, gloves, winter mountain clothing, down jacket, Gore-Tex jacket, head torch, water bottle or thermos flask, sunglasses, sun cream, wool and cotton hat, food for lunch (chocolate, dried fruit,...), trekking pole, sleeping bag, large rucksack where you can put everything you need (45 l)