Regina Margherita Hut – 2 days ascent

Experience the unforgettable Climb to Regina Margherita Hut, the highest mountain refuge and astronomical observatory in Europe at 4,554 m. This iconic Monte Rosa ascent combines adventure, panoramic glaciers, and the thrill of standing on one of the Alps’ highest summits.
Perfect for motivated beginners and experienced alpinists alike, the Regina Margherita Hut climb offers a true taste of high-altitude mountaineering.

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THE PROGRAM:

Climb to the Regina Margherita Hut, the highest mountain lodge and astronomical observatory in Europe at 4,554 m.
Located on Punta Gnifetti in the Monte Rosa massif, this two-day ascent combines adventure, history, and breathtaking alpine scenery.
The Regina Margherita Hut climb is perfect for those who want to experience high-altitude mountaineering without extreme technical difficulty.

Starting from Gressoney-La-Trinité, you’ll reach Punta Indren by lift and hike to Capanna Gnifetti or Città di Mantova Hut for the night.
The following morning, you’ll ascend the Lys Glacier, passing the Vincent Pyramid, Balmenhorn, and Parrotspitze, before the final section to the iconic Regina Margherita Hut (4,554 m).
From the summit, admire an incredible panorama over Switzerland and Italy while standing at one of the highest points in the Alps.

Our certified UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guides ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, suitable for motivated beginners or intermediate alpinists.
This adventure offers an ideal introduction to high-altitude climbing and a memorable overnight in the most elevated refuge in Europe.

If you have a LITTLE or DON’T have ANY previous experience in mountaineering and you have never been on a glacier before, the 1-day “TRAINING ON MONT BLANC GLACIER” is the best choice for training and learning the basic techniques to tackle the first 4.000 m.

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Regina Margherita Hut – 2 days ascent GROUP DEPARTURES

RATES

GROUP DEPARTURES
  • 560 € fee per person in open group

THE RATE INCLUDES

  • the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
  • the Mountain Guide’s expenses (lifts, transfers, meals and accommodation)
  • liability insurance
  • loan of personal equipment (harness, ice axe and crampons)
  • overnight stay in a refuge with half board
  • tickets for lift facilities
  • booking assistance service (including assistance for refuges and lifts reservation)

THE RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
  • transfers
  • extra meals and beverages (for clients and Guide)
  • hiring of the trek poles (15€/per person)
  • nonspecificato

LIVE THE ADVENTURE, SHARE THE EXPERIENCE

We believe that adventure is the soul of life. Our mission is to inspire people to be able to overcome their limits. Such as the spirit created between rope partners, we believe in the value of sharing experiences and emotions

LIVE THE ADVENTURE

We believe that adventure is the soul of life. Our mission is to inspire people to be able to overcome their limits.

SHARE THE EXPERIENCE

Such as the spirit created between rope partners, we believe in the value of sharing experiences and emotions

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Regina Margherita Hut – 2 days ascent ASCENT DAY BY DAY

Difference in altitude: 400 m
Ascent time: 2-3 hours
Meeting point: Staffal (Gressoney), next to the lifts for equipment check and a short briefing.

We take the cable car up to Punta Indren (3,270 m). From there, we proceed on foot either to the Città di Mantova Hut (3,498 m), about an hour’s walk, or directly to the Capanna Gnifetti (3,647 m), a walk of about two and a half hours. Dinner and overnight stay at one of the huts (depending on the availability).

Difference in altitude: 900 m
Ascent/descent time: 7-9 hours

We set off either from Città di Mantova hut or Capanna Gnifetti hut after breakfast.
We put crampons on to climb up the glacier until we get close to the Vincent Pyramid and the Balmenhorn. Then, via the base of the Schwarzhorn, the Ludwigshöhe and the Parrotspitze, we reach the Lysjoch pass (4,250 m). A descending traverse under Parrotspitze takes us under the Signalkuppe. Another traverse and a brief and steep final stretch leads us to the Regina Margherita Hut, Europe’s highest building (4,554 m).
We descend by the same itinerary, with a short break at the Città di Mantova hut. Then we take the lift down to the parking lot in Gressoney Staffal, for the last greetings.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

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backpack 30/40 l
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NOTES

  • It is crucial that participants follow all instructions provided by the mountain guides before and during the activities, and that they accept any changes made to the programme in order to guarantee their safety.
  • Fees for lift facilities, transfers and mountain lodges are subject to changes established and applied by the respective owners without any liability attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.
  • The rates listed in the “The rate does not include” section are to be considered merely indicative and are therefore subject to changes.
  • PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides reserves the right to change any route or activity programme based on conditions (weather, accessibility, refuge) and participants’ fitness level.
  • The dates indicated for the activities may change due to weather, snow, or soil conditions, etc. In addition, they depend on the date of opening/closing of the lift facilities, which are established seasonally/yearly by the managing entities of the same and, therefore, are not in any way attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.