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Tour De Monte Rosa Walk tour de monte rosa walk A UTracks active holiday is all about exploring Europe your way. It’s about walking or cycling the incredible trails of Europe and becoming completing immersed in your travel experience. Since we began in 2006, UTracks has been the leader in active European holidays. Our itineraries have always been creative, rewarding, and very affordable. With over 450 active trips across the continent, UTracks offers unique opportunities explore europe your way to discover an untrodden Europe that spans postcard‑perfect landscapes, centuries‑old cultures, rural lifestyles and tempting gastronomic delights. You can choose to set your own pace on a flexible self guided journey or enjoy the benefits of an experienced local guide on a small group tour. We cater to all fitness abilities with our honest graded system that defines our trips from introductory to challenging. Plus we offer exceptional value with many inclusions on all our trips, allowing you more freedom to enjoy the natural and cultural wonders of Europe. Whether you prefer cycling or walking, 2‑star or 4‑star, small group or self guided, land, river or sea – UTracks helps you explore Europe exactly the way you want. TRIP COST TRIP NAME: TOUR DE MONTE ROSA WALK Joining Grächen from Graëchen : $2180 TRIP CODE: MRC Switzerland TRIP DURATION: Trip Concludes: Zermatt 7 DAYS Zermatt All prices are per person GRADE: CHALLENGING ‑ 5 Matterhorn Macugnaga OPTIONS & Val d’Ayas SUPPLEMENTS ACTIVITY: GUIDED ALPINE WALK Italy 3 nights double ACCOMMODATION: 6 NIGHTS MOUNTAIN room supplement: $350 REFUGES / GÎTE HOSTELS IMPORTANT NOTES DATE DETAILS: 2020 | 05 JUL ‑ 11 JUL, 12 JUL ‑ 18 JUL, 19 JUL ‑ 25 JUL, 26 DN1 - Walking boots with good ankle support are a requirement for this walk. JUL ‑ 01 AUG, 02 AUG ‑ 08 AUG, 09 AUG ‑ 15 AUG, 16 DN2 - Please ensure you read AUG ‑ 22 AUG, 23 AUG ‑ 29 AUG, 30 AUG ‑ 05 SEP, 06 the downloadable trip notes prior to booking. SEP ‑ 12 SEP, 13 SEP ‑ 19 SEP highlights Walking spectacular sections of the challenging Tour de Monte Rosa Being surrounded by an amphitheatre of 4000m peaks Sharing your experience with a group of like minded travellers Discovering beautiful Zermatt the trip Standing at 4634m, the enormous massif of Monte Rosa is the highest peak in the Pennine Alps, and the second highest in the entire European Alps. Surrounded by an amphitheatre of even more awe‑inspiring 4000m peaks, a hike along the Tour de Monte Rosa is one of the most popular long distance walks in Europe for avid trekkers seeking both a challenging and spectacular route. Following in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci, who studied the peak in the late 15th Century, your experienced mountain guide will take you along ancient trails linking Switzerland to Italy. On the Italian side, traverse the high meadows and forested valleys of Macugnaga, Alagna, Ayas, Champoluc and Gressonney, whilst on the Swiss side, marvel at the tumbling glaciers that feature in this fascinating world of rock and ice. On balcony trails, the panorama of 4000m plus snow‑clad peaks, as well as the vast Monte Rosa massif, will take your breath away. Beginning from Graëchen deep in the Valais, the almost circular walk traverses the massif, crossing into Italy before ending back in Switzerland in the pretty ski town of Zermatt. With daily ascents of up to 1750m, this outstanding walk around Monte Rosa will appeal to those wanting a serious challenge in a gorgeous alpine setting. © World Expeditions Travel Group - Dana Garofani 2/17/2020 3:25:24 PM Page 1 tour de monte rosa walk itinerary at a glance Day 1 Meet group in Grächen and walk to Saas Fee (6‑7hrs, +800m ‑1000m) Day 2 Trek to Macugnaga via Monte Moro Pass (2868m), (6‑7hrs, +653m ‑1500m) Day 3 Walk to Alagna via the Turlo Pass (2738m), (6‑7hrs, +1431m ‑1163m) Day 4 Continue through the Val d’Otro to Gressoney (7hrs, +1727m ‑524m) Day 5 Ascend high passes and descend via Lake Forca to Val d’Ayas (6hrs, +850m ‑900m) Day 6 Walk above Cervinia ski resort ‑ superb views to the Matterhorn (7hrs, +1500m ‑466m) Day 7 Continue to Zermatt, trip concludes (6hrs, ‑1645m) detailed itinerary Note: The heading for each days description below shows the approximate time it will take to complete the walk for someone of good fitness. At the end of the days description is the ascents and descents for the day in metres. The planned itinerary can be affected by mountain weather and trail conditions. Our partner reserves the right to make changes according to current conditions. DAY 1 Meet group in Grächen and walk to Saas Fee (6-7hrs, +800m -1000m) A warm-up day. We skirt the northern peak of the massif and discover a breathtaking view over the Rhone and Saas valleys. A pleasant path leads us to the famous village of Saas Fee (1800m). +800m, -1000m/+2624ft, -3280ft meals: L,D DAY 2 Trek to Macugnaga via Monte Moro Pass (2868m), (6-7hrs, +653m -1500m) Ascend the path to Mattmark Lake before taking on the legendary pass of Monte Moro (2868m/9409ft), a very ancient link between Saas Tal and Macugnaga. This passage was used by the German Walser people when they immigrated to this region. Continue to the village of Macugnaga (1327m), nestled under Monte Rosa peak. +653m, -1500m/+2142ft, -4921ft meals: B,L,D DAY 3 Walk to Alagna via the Turlo Pass (2738m), (6-7hrs, +1431m -1163m) Today we will climb up through the Quaraxxa Valley to the Turlo pass (2738 metres/8982 feet) before hiking along the southern slopes of Monte Rosa. Our descent through the open pastures of Alesia leads us to Alagna (1191m), another picturesque and remote place in the beautiful Aosta Valley. +1431m, -1163m/+4694ft, -3816ft meals: B,L,D DAY 4 Continue through the Val d’Otro to Gressoney (7hrs, +1727m -524m) We walk through the Otro valley, passing by its numerous pastures, before reaching the Olen Pass (2881m/9452ft). From here we hike down through the pastures of Mos towards the valley of Gressoney and the hamlet of Gaval. During the walk the peak of Liskamm is our constant source of inspiration in the background. +1727m, -524m/+5666ft, -1719ft meals: B,L,D © World Expeditions Travel Group - Dana Garofani 2/17/2020 3:25:24 PM Page 2 tour de monte rosa walk DAY 5 Ascend high passes and descend via Lake Forca to Val d’Ayas (6hrs, +850m -900m) This morning our walk takes us through the pasture of St Anna before taking on the Bettaforca Pass (2617m / 8586ft), directly underneath the imposing peaks of Castor and Pollux. The descent to the Ayas Valley presents a superb, panorama showcasing Champoluc village, the hamlet of St Jacques hamlet as well as Forca Lake. +850m, -900m/+2788ft, -2952ft meals: B,L,D DAY 6 Walk above Cervinia ski resort - superb views to the Matterhorn (7hrs, +1500m -466m) Climb through the Cortox Valley to the aptly named Cima Blanche (“white”) Pass (2982 m/9783ft), then ascend to the Theodule pass (3295m/10,810ft). Spend the night at the Theodulo mountain refuge (3317m) which is just above the pass. You will need to carry your overnight gear including sleeping sheet, clothing and toiletries as luggage transfer is not possible today. Your luggage will be transferred to Täsch, for collection tomorrow. +1500m, -466m/+4921ft, -1529ft meals: B,L,D DAY 7 Continue to Zermatt, trip concludes (6hrs, -1645m) After making our way across the Theodule pass we re-enter the Valais and Vispertal region. The final leg of our walk will see us descend to Trockener Steg and Zermatt, with the famous Cervin, or Matterhorn, in the background to bid us farewell. Walking concludes in Zermatt around 2pm, then taxi to Tasch just along the valley (to collect luggage). Depending on your fitness and weather/mountain conditions, there may be an option to ascend the summit of Breithorn (4165m/13,664ft) today, one of the most climbed +4000m/13,100ft peaks in the western Alps. This involves some organisation on your guide’s behalf in respect to engaging a UIAGM qualified mountain guide and climbing equipment. The additional cost is approximately EUR500 shared by groups of 1-5 people which includes the mountaineering guide, crampons, harness, group climbing equipment and one way cable car fare. This must be paid for in cash locally. There are some technical aspects to the climb requiring care and attention at all times. The decision not to ascend will be at your guide’s discretion based on current conditions and your fitness. Those not ascending Breithorn will take the route described above with your walking guide. -1645m/-5400ft meals: B,L inclusions 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners 6 nights mountain refuges / gîtes in dormitory style accommodation (upgrade to 3 nights dorm, 3 nights double room ‑ supplement applies) International Mountain Guide Luggage transfer by vehicle daily except day 6 (15kg limit) Taxi Zermatt to Tasch on the last day items not included Travel to Grächen and from Zermatt/Tasch Drinks Items of a personal nature Storage of excess luggage Transfers Travel insurance ‑ mandatory © World Expeditions Travel Group - Dana Garofani 2/17/2020 3:25:24 PM Page 3 tour de monte rosa walk getting there BY CAR Driving routes can be accessed via the following websites: www.viamichelin. com BY TRAIN FROM ZURICH - If you are flying into Zurich you can take a train from the airport to Grächen (with 1-3 train changes) and the journey time is around 3-3.5 hours. From Zurich central station it takes around 2 hours and 40 minutes with 1-2 changes.
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