Monte Rosa Alpine Hike - 6 days
6 Days Starting in Pont-Saint-Martin and ending in Andermatt
Visiting: Pont-Saint-Martin, Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Monte Rosa, Gressoney-la-Trinité
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Tour code:
MR6
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Independent
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Self Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on a breathtaking 6-day Monte Rosa Alpine Hike through Italy's stunning Aosta Valley, where you'll explore the untouched beauty of this lesser-known alpine region. Discover charming mountain villages rich in Walser heritage, savor local traditions, and indulge in delicious regional cuisine. This self-guided adventure offers exhilarating hikes at elevations around 2000m, with awe-inspiring views of Monte Rosa from Gressoney St Jean. Traverse picturesque landscapes, passing shepherds' huts to reach the cozy Alpenzu Hut, and continue to the Orestes Hut, renowned for its vegetarian and vegan fare. Experience the thrill of hiking to the foot of Monte Rosa, with an optional ascent to the Alta Luce panoramic point for seasoned hikers. Enjoy comfortable accommodations in alpine hotels, huts, and B&Bs, with luggage transfers on select days. This tour promises an unforgettable journey through Italy's majestic alpine wilderness.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Pont-Saint-Martin, Transfer To La Gruba
Location: Pont-Saint-Martin
Accommodation Name: La Gruba or Fontainemore
Meals Included: Dinner
Make your own way to Pont-Saint-Martin in the Aosta Valley, where you will transfer
(approx 45 minutes) to your accommodation near Gaby. (Or if La Gruba is full booked your first night will be in Fontainemore).
Day 2 : Vallone Del Loo To Gressoney St Jean With Views Of Monte Rosa (Can Shorten) (7 Or 6Hrs)
Location: Gressoney-Saint-Jean
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today the Vallone del Loo is waiting for you: a gradual and long valley hike, scattered with typical stone houses used to keep the animals but also to host the hikers that venture into this beautiful place. In the peace and quiet you will descend for the first time into the Gressoney valley and then climb onto the other side (transfer available) to the next accommodation, with views of the giant Monte Rosa (rosa=pink, for the colour of its granite stone).
The included lunch today is along the way at Agriturismo Blékléne.
Distance: 14km/8.75mi ascent +1150m/3773ft, descent -1080m/3543ft, highest point 2389m or with transfer: 13km/8mi, ascent 900m/2952ft, descent -1000m/3280ft
Day 3 : Guided By Monte Rosa, Pass By Shepherds Huts To Alpenzu Hut (5Hrs)
Location: Monte Rosa
Accommodation Name: Alpenzu Hut
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Also called the Monte Rosa stage, as the mountain will guide your way, today you pass through many “alpeggi”, where cows and sheep spend the summer and meet the shepherd. The Walser culture is especially present here: a German nomadic population has lived here since medieval times thanks to their ability to farm at altitude. Here the architecture and even the dialect is a mirror of their culture, and one of the best examples is the Alpenzu Hut, where you stay tonight. Ask your host to visit the restored social wood oven.
** Note that luggage transfer is not available for tonight and tomorrow, it's transferred directly to Anderbatt, so you will need to carry your requirements for 2 days in your rucksack. Do not forget your sleep sheet and towel.
Distance: 11km/6.9mi, ascent +790m/2591ft, descent -620m/2034ft, highest point 2083m
Day 4 : Continue To Orestes Hut (6 Or 8Hrs)
Location: Gressoney-la-Trinité
Accommodation Name: Orestes Hut
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you head to the Orestes Hut (located at 2600m). From the typical Walser village of Alpenzu you start out first through forest, before descending to the tiny village of Gressoney-la-Trinite. Follow the Lys river to Anderbatt and Staffal, the last village before the glacier, then there are 2 options. One is to take the cable car/gondola to Gabiet (not included, allow 10 euros pp) and walk (3km, 300m+) to Orestes hut. The other option is to hike up to the hut without taking the cable car (6km, 800m+), making it a much tougher day.
Note that at the hut they only cook tasty vegetarian and vegan food.
** As previously noted, luggage transfer is not available today.
Distance: (ie without the cablecar): 15km/9.4mi, ascent +1400m/4593ft, descent
-600m/1968ft
Day 5 : Hike To The Foot Of Monte Rosa And Descend To Anderbatt (5Hrs)
Location: Monte Rosa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today’s hike takes you to the foot of Monte Rosa. Here the alpinists start their ascent to the famous Capanna Margherita (hut), named after the queen (and the pizza!), at 4500m, or the famous Lyskamm traverse. You will hike up to Colle Salza at 2882m then descend to Staffal/Anderbatt in the Lys valley, with stunning views of the glacier. For experienced and fit hikers only and subject to weather there is the option to hike to the “Alta Luce” panoramic point, located at nearly 3200m. Overnight B&B in Anderbatt, where your luggage awaits your arrival.
Distance: 8km/5mi, ascent +400m/1312ft, descent -1200m/3937ft, highest point 2882m
Alta Luce: 6hrs, 10km/6.2mi, ascent 700m/2296ft, descent 1500m/4921ft, highest point 3184m
Day 6 : Trip Concludes
Location: Pont-Saint-Martin
Meals Included: Breakfast
The trip concludes after breakfast in Anderbatt. Additional nights can be booked on request or you can take the bus to Pont St Martin and then the train to your onward destination.
What's Included
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Meals
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches (3 packed lunches, 1 at an agriturismo) and 5 dinners are included.
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Accommodation
5 nights in alpine hotels, huts & B&Bs on a twin share basis with private facilities are included.
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Digital Information Pack
A digital information pack including a smartphone app with maps and route book is included.
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Luggage Transfer
Luggage transfer on day 2 from La Gruba to Villa Fridau and day 3 from Villa Fridau to Anderbatt is included, with a maximum of 1 piece and a maximum weight of 15kg.
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Transfer
Transfer from Pont-Saint-Martin train station to La Gruba on day 1 is included.
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Emergency Hotline
An emergency hotline is included.
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Travel
Travel to Pont-Saint-Martin and from Anderbatt is included.
What's Not Included
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Travel to and from the Starting and Ending Points
Travel to Pont-Saint-Martin and from Anderbatt is not included.
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Beverages
Beverages are not included.
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Personal Items
Items of a personal nature are not included.
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Guide
This is a self-guided trip, so a guide is not included.
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Transfers
Transfers other than those specified are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is mandatory but not included.
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Luggage Transfers on Specific Days
Luggage transfers on days 3 and 4 when staying overnight at the huts are not included; you must carry your daily needs in your rucksack.
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Sleep Sheet & Towel for Rifugios
Sleep sheet and towel for rifugios are not included but can be hired locally.
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Cable Car Ticket
Cable car ticket (allow EUR10) is not included.
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Extra Luggage Transport
Transport of extra luggage directly from the first to the last accommodation is not included; a supplement applies.
Accommodation
Enjoy 5 nights in alpine hotels, huts, and B&Bs, with room accommodations in huts. Bring a sleep sheet and towel for the refugios, or rent disposable ones for a fee. Experience the charm of alpine living with private facilities on a twin share basis.
Grading
MODERATE – GRADE 3
The trip is graded moderate with daily hikes of 5 to 7 hours. Bear in mind the altitude is always around 2000m and the terrain is sometimes rocky and slippery. Orestes hut is located at 2600m. As luggage transfers are not possible to the huts on days 3 and 4 you will need to carry your daily needs in your rucksack. Conditions can change rapidly in this mountain environment - you should always check with your host before setting out each day.
What You Carry
On days where your luggage is transferred, you carry a daypack with your daily requirements including wet weather gear, water bottle, lunch supplies, mobile phone and sun protection etc. On days 3 to 5 you will also need to carry all the gear you require for your overnight accommodation and next day requirements.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the Monte Rosa Alpine Hike?
The accommodation for the trip includes 5 nights in alpine hotels, huts, and B&Bs. The huts offer dormitory and room accommodation, but this trip is based in the rooms. You will need a sleep sheet and towel for the refugios, which can be provided for a fee, though it is environmentally preferable to bring your own.
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Is luggage transfer available throughout the entire hike?
Luggage transfer is available on certain days, specifically from La Gruba to Villa Fridau on day 2 and from Villa Fridau to Anderbatt on day 4. However, on days 3 and 4, when staying overnight at the huts, luggage transfer is not available, and you must carry your daily needs in your rucksack.
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Are meals included in the Monte Rosa Alpine Hike?
The tour includes 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches (3 packed lunches and 1 at an agriturismo), and 5 dinners. Meals not listed as included and drinks are not covered.
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What should I carry during the hike?
On days when your luggage is transferred, you should carry a daypack with your daily requirements, including wet weather gear, water bottle, lunch supplies, mobile phone, and sun protection. On days 3 to 5, you will also need to carry all the gear required for your overnight accommodation and next day needs.
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Is the Monte Rosa Alpine Hike suitable for solo travelers?
The hike is not suitable for solo travelers as a supplement will apply if you are booking single rooms.
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What is the difficulty level of the Monte Rosa Alpine Hike?
The trip is graded as moderate with daily hikes of 5 to 7 hours. The altitude is around 2000m, and the terrain can be rocky and slippery. Conditions can change rapidly in this mountain environment, so it is advised to check with your host before setting out each day.
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Is travel insurance required for the Monte Rosa Alpine Hike?
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for this trip, although it is not included in the package.
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How fit do I have to be?
Our adventures are first and foremost holidays and can be undertaken by anyone in a reasonable state of health and fitness - however, please carefully read our Terms & Conditions when booking and view the trip grading. We rank our trips according to our honest Trip Grading System. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with our grading system by reading our detailed trip notes (which you can order through this site) and to speak with us about the physical requirements of your chosen trip.
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What happens if something goes wrong?
On our guided tours, you travel in small groups with a local multi-lingual guide whose knowledge of the terrain, flora, fauna and history of the region is exemplary. Our self guided tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace - but they're not unsupported. We provide detailed route notes and maps and our local partners are on hand throughout the day in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. All we request is that you select a program that matches your level of fitness to ensure that you have a comfortable experience.
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I'm travelling solo on a self-guided trip. Do I pay the single supplement or the single traveller surcharge?
Most of our self guided trips are priced based on twinshare. If you are travelling solo the single traveller surcharge will apply. The single supplement would apply if you were travelling in a party with others and you had chosen to book a single room. You would never pay a single traveller surcharge and a single supplement.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of utracks charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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