Four-thousand peaks connection on Monte Rosa

Alpine Climbing

Concatenation of the Four Thousand

Three days at high altitude to reach six peaks over 4,000 meters

The Monte Rosa massif is a treasure of peaks over 4,000 meters, which represents the maximum altitude achievable in European mountaineering and therefore the highest reward for a climber.

Activity

Alpine Climbing

Period

from June to September

Difficulty

Duration

two or three days

Departure

Alagna Valsesia (1,191 meters)

Arrival

Punta Zumstein (4,563 meters), Capanna Margherita (4,554 meters), Punta Parrot (4,435 meters), Ludwigshohe (4,342 meters), Corno Nero (4,322 meters) and Piramide Vincent (4,215 meters)

Overall, the massif is the largest in Europe and the one with the highest average altitude, containing nine of the twenty highest peaks in the Alps and a total of eighteen over four thousand meters. Climbing some of these is not particularly difficult, and the opportunity to reach as many as six in just three days is an intriguing chance for those looking to enrich their record book.

The concatenation of the six four-thousanders starts from Alagna Valsesia (1,191 meters), taking the lifts to Punta Indren (3,275 meters) and then reaching the Gnifetti Refuge (3,647 meters) in about two hours, where overnight stay is planned. The next morning, you set off early to first reach Punta Zumstein (4,563 meters) and then Capanna Margherita (4,554 meters), where the second overnight stay is planned. On the third and final day, you will consecutively climb Punta Parrot (4,435 meters), Ludwigshohe (4,342 meters), Corno Nero (4,322 meters), and Piramide Vincent, returning to Alagna via the Monterosa Ski lifts. This activity is recommended for those with prior climbing experience accompanied by a certified UIAGM guide.

Alagna Valsesia

Capanna Margherita

The highest refuge in Europe: 4,554 meters

two days with overnight stay in the hut

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Alagna Valsesia

Glacier Progression

The thrill of the glacier with crampons, rope, and ice axe.

one day

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Alagna Valsesia

Punta Dufour

The second highest peak of the Alps: 4,634 meters

two or three days

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Alagna Valsesia

Cresta del Soldato

A beautiful and panoramic ridge to get acquainted with high mountain

4-5h

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Alagna Valsesia

Cresta Signal

A more technical alternative to Punta Gnifetti and Capanna Margherita

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Safety in the Mountains

Living and experiencing the mountains requires caution, preparation, and experience. No activity, even the easiest one, should be taken for granted or improvised.

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Casa Smitt

Alagna Valsesia

In the heart of Alagna, less than a 5-minute walk from the Monterosaski lifts, Casa Smitt is surrounded by a large garden and offers a beautiful view of th...