Alpitrek Capanna Regina Margherita 4554 m

Starting from Alagna Valsesia, a small Walser village on the slopes of the wild SE face of Monte Rosa, we will cross splendid alpine valleys full of charm, staying overnight in refuges rich in mountaineering history and original cuisine, to achieve our great goal: immerse ourselves in wild nature and admire some of the best panoramas of the Alps to touch the Capanna Regina Margherita, located at 4554 m on Punta Gnifetti, the highest refuge in Europe!

DETAILED PLAN:

Day 1 | Alagna-Pianalunga - Orestes refuge

From Alagna, take the lifts up to Alpe Pianalunga. From here begins our journey that will lead us to cross the beautiful Olen valley skirting the Sasso del Diavolo, guardian of ancient legends and reaching Passo dei Salati (2936 m), from which we descend to our stage point of the day, the Orestes refuge that will welcome us with its fantastic cuisine.

Difficulty: EE

Elevation gain: about 1100 D+

Duration: all day

Packed lunch, dinner in refuge 

Day 2 | Orestes refuge - Gnifetti hut

After an excellent breakfast at the refuge, we set off towards our second destination: the Capanna Gnifetti (3610 m), historic starting point for many ascents in the Monte Rosa massif. You walk along the Alta Luce (3184 m) and admire the Indren and Garstelet glaciers, until you reach the Mantova refuge. Subsequently, after a short journey on the glacier, we reach the Gnifetti Hut, where we will enjoy a well-deserved beer and the breathtaking view of the Rosa peaks (Lyskamm W 4458 m, Lyskamm E 4527 m, Balmenhorn 4167 m, Piramide Vincent 4215 m) and of the Garstelet and Lys glaciers that surround the refuge.

Difficulty: EE/F

Elevation gain: about 1000 D+

Duration: all day

Packed lunch, dinner in refuge 

Day 3 | Gnifetti Hut - Regina Margherita Hut 4554 m - Mantova Hut

Summit day! At first light we set off from the refuge for the ascent up the glacier, passing Colle del Lys and reaching the Capanna in the morning, located on the summit of Punta Gnifetti at 4554m! Packed lunch at the Capanna and then descent along the ascent route, until we reach the Mantova Refuge where we can celebrate our finish line!

Difficulty: F

Height difference: about 900 D+, 1000 D-

Duration: all day

Packed lunch, dinner in a refuge

Day 4 | Mantova Refuge - Alpe Pianalunga - Alagna

Last day, we go down! First a super breakfast at the refuge, then we leave to reach the Alpe Pianalunga lifts, which will take us back to Alagna.

Difficulty: EE

Height difference: about 500 D+, 1800 D-

Duration: all day

Packed lunch

Cost: €790 (max. 5 participants). Registration will be considered completed upon payment of the deposit of €450.

It is possible to repeat the event even on non-calendar dates, at the request of the customer.

The fee includes: 

- Professional Guide UIMLA International Mountain Leader

- UIAGM Alpine Guide for the mountaineering part of the route

- trekking planning and management

- half board in refuge

- customer accident insurance

- use of satellite messaging in case of emergency

The fee does not include:

- transportation fee

- costs of the Alagna ski lifts

- packed lunches (the packed lunches of the guides must be divided among the participants)

- alcoholic beverages and soft drinks

- personal expenses

- anything not expressly indicated under "the price includes"

Meeting point: 6:00 in Pedrengo, 8:30 in Alagna Valsesia.

The customer must show up at the meeting point or starting point  excursion at the time indicated in the communication that will follow after  registration. At the end of the registration, the customer will be added to a temporary whatsapp group which will be used for service communications, updates and  information useful for the excursion.

Mandatory material

Stiff-soled waterproof boots;

Leggings;

Hiking backpack with a minimum capacity of 30 l with wide shoulder straps, ergonomic backrest and waist belt for weight distribution;

Thermal shirt;

Fleece;

Long pants;

Windproof pants;

Tights;

Trekking and ski socks;

Rain jacket;

Lightweight duvet;

beret;

Gloves (1 light pair and 1 ski pair);

Sunglasses (3 or 4 protection);

Sunscreen and lip protection;

Headlamp;

Compulsory water reserve of one and a half liters minimum, recommended to have mineral salts and/or supplements;

Sheet bag for sleeping in the refuge;

trekking poles;

Food to your taste and liking.

What you could add to your backpack:

Change of shirt and socks;

A small microfiber towel;

First aid kit with plasters for blisters;

Personal glass;