Capanna Regina Margherita 4554 m
Mon, Jul 03
|Alagna Valsesia
A fantastic climb up to the highest refuge in Europe!


Time & Location
Jul 03, 2023, 2:00 PM – Jul 04, 2023, 5:00 PM
Alagna Valsesia, 13021 Alagna Valsesia VC, Italy
About the event
Starting from Alagna Valsesia, a small Walser village on the slopes of the wild SE face of Monte Rosa, we will reach our great goal: immerse ourselves in wild nature and admire some of the best panoramas in 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 - Gnifetti Hut/Mantova Hut
From Alagna you go up with the lifts up to Punta Indren (3275 m). From here on an easy glacier, making the necessary stops and maintaining a pace suitable for acclimatization, you reach the Capanna Gnifetti or Rifugio Mantova, historic starting points for ascents on the Rosa. Dinner and overnight at the refuge.
Difficulty: F
Elevation gain: about 400 D+
Duration: half day
Dinner in the refuge
Day 2 | Gnifetti Hut/Mantova Hut - Regina Margherita Hut 4554 m - Alagna
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 4554 m! At the Capanna we will be able to have a packed lunch or taste the famous highest pizza in Europe! After having feasted our eyes on the extraordinary surrounding panorama, we will begin the descent along the ascent itinerary, until we reach the Punta Indren lifts for the descent to Alagna, where we can celebrate with a well-deserved beer!
Difficulty: F
Height difference: about 1000 D+, 1300 D-
Duration: all day
Packed lunch
Cost: €490 (min. 3 max. 4 participants). Registration will be considered completed upon payment of the deposit of € 250.
It is possible to repeat the event even on non-calendar dates, at the request of the customer.
The price 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: 11:30am in Pedrengo, 2pm in Alagna Valsesia.
The customer must present himself at the meeting point or at the excursion starting point 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 useful information 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;
Change of shirt and socks;
Gloves (1 light pair and 1 ski pair);
Sunglasses (3 or 4 protection);
Sunscreen and lip protection;
Headlamp with charged batteries;
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:
A small microfiber towel;
First aid kit with plasters for blisters;
Personal glass;