SWITZERLAND - Traverse of the Royal Crown - Itinerary |
| Climb 12 peaks in 7 days |
Climbing Tour description:
Join Jean Pavillard, internationally certified
mountain guide on this amazing tour.
This is a high altitude traverse covering and climbing 12 peaks in 7 days. We'll be staying in huts,
allowing us to carry smaller packs and travel at a faster pace. The highest hut will be Marguarita
Hut at 4,554 meters. It is located on top of the Signalkuppe Peak and has spectacular panoramic views
of the Alps.
Day by Day Itinerary:
Day 1: Meet in Zermatt, review gear and condition.
Day 2: Ride the Klein Matterhorn lift, Ascent of Breithorn 4,164m. decent and traverse
to Val D'Ayas refugio 3,400m.
Day 3: Ascent of Pollux 4092m. Traverse and ascent of Castor 4,228m. to refugio
Quintino Sella at 3,585m.
Day 4: Ascent and traverse of Liskamm, descent to Gnifetti hut
Day 5: Ascent of Pyramid Vincent 4,215m. Balmenhorn 4,167m. Corno Nero 4,321m.
Ludwigshohe 4,341m. Parrotspitze 4,432m. Signalkuppe 4,554m. where we spend the
night at the Marguarita hut
Day 6: Ascent of the highest point of the traverse, the Monte Rosa 4,634m. to reach the
summit we will climb first the Zumsteinspitze at 4,563m. then traverse along a beautiful
mix ridge to reach Grenzgipfel and Dufourspitze. Descent via the normal route.Return
to Zermatt
Day 7: Weather day or descent of Gorner gorge . Then continue on the Matterhorn ( 2 more days).
Option Matterhorn:
Day 8: Hike to Hornli hut. Reconnaissance of the bottom part of the Matterhorn that we will climb in the dark the next day.
Day 9: Matterhorn Ascent, Along beautiful day. Weaking up at 3:00 am it is a 10 to 12 hours day of interesting climbing to an awesome peak.
Return to Zermatt
Difficulty:
This tour require a strong level of fitness, mountaineering experience
walking with crampons, scrambling and easy rock climbing.
Tour Dates:
Any time between July 10 - September 15
Note:
The training portion can be done on a 2:1 ratio.
The Matterhorn ascent is done on a 1:1 ratio
Tours for bigger groups can be easily organized, but the Matterhorn ascent remains the same with a 1:1 ratio.
Extra guides will join the group for the ascent.
| Cost:
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| Price 7 day tour: |
1 person $ 3,500 |
| Price 7 day tour: |
2 persons: $ 2,500 per person |
| Price 9 days tour with Matterhorn Climb: |
1 or 2 persons: Contact us for pricing |
Price Includes:
Professional guide fee & expenses
4 nights Hut fees with breakfast and dinner
Transport during the tour
Lift to Klein Mattehorn
Train from Gornergrat to Zermatt
Group technical equipment
Radio, first aid kit
Price does not include :
Hotel in Zermatt
Meals in town
Personal gear
Transfer to and from Zermatt
Picnic lunches, snacks
Incidentals
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