ALONG THE REGULAR ROUTE
Every week from the end of june to mid september
The most coveted destination of all the mountaineers, Regina Margherita Hut, the highest hut in Europe offers you an unbelievable view, that ranges from the Marittim Alps to the Bernen Oberland, from the 4000 Swiss peaks up to the Central Alps
The ascent to the Capanna Margherita is a trek that reaches over 4500 meters, requires physical strength and athletic training and habit of long walks but hasn’t exposed climbing and difficult passages.
Private groups can choose different dates depending on their needs
Travel Program
Walk up to Mantova Hut m 3498
Meeting with our Mountain Guide in Alagna around 2 p.m. Go up with the lift untill P. Indren m 3273, and than walk up till Mantova Hut. Dinner and overnight in the Hut.
Walk up: 230 m; 1h
Climb to the summit of Margherita Hut m 4559
Leave very early in the morning and through the Lys glacier walking beside Piramide Vincent, Balmenhorn, Swarzhorn and Lyskamm to reach Lys joch m 4250 and then the summit: Punta Gnifetti and the highest hut of Europe: Capanna Margherita; 4-5 hours walking to realize a dream. In the afternoon walking down untill Punta Indren and with the lift come back to Alagna.
Walk up, 1.050 m,Walk down 1.300 m, 7 hours.
More details
TECHNICAL INFO: The ascent to Capanna Margherita hasn' t particular technical difficulties. It takes place through great glaciers (sometimes large crevasses are presents) on gentle slopes. The steepest part (35 °) is just on the last step(about 50 meters) before the summit. The way down will be on the same itinerary.
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Difficulties
| F+ / Easy + |
Skills required
| Good workout is required. Special technical skills are not needed |
Duration, Participants and Deadline
| Duration | Min | Max | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | 1 | 5 |
Equipements
| High mountain clothing, Crampons, Harness |
Documents
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Alpine Club Card is recommended |
Prices
| 5 people | 180,00 € | per person |
| 4 people | 200,00 € | per person |
| 3 people | 240,00 € | per person |
| 2 people | 300,00 € | per person |
| 1 person | 500,00 € | per person |
Rate details
THE PRICE INCLUDES: Support and assistance of a U.I.A.G.M. Mountain Guide, all the technical equipment in common use, reservation to the Huts, rental of technical equipment if you need (harness, crampons, ice axe),
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Round trip cable car (Alagna/P.ta Indren ), half board in the huts. Guide’s lift ticket and half board in the hut will be shared by participants.