PROGRAM
The normal climbing route starts at the Quintino Sella hut, goes up along the Felik Glacier to the pass of the same name, then runs along the narrow South-East ridge passing the foresummit (4,176 m) and finally reaching the 4,226 metres of the summit.
Alternatively, you can ascend from the west, starting from the Ayas Guides hut.
The west-east traverse is an integral part of the Trofeo Mezzalama, an annual ski-mountaineering race, that has its highest point precisely in Castor’s peak. Technically, the only challenge is the long ridge stretch, on a rather crowded route with a mostly visible track.
GROUP DEPARTURES
Difference in altitude: 915 m
Ascent time: 3-4 hours
Meeting point: Gressoney Staffal (AO).
Meeting with the group and Guide, short brief and equipment check.
From Colle di Bettaforca (2,680 m), which we can reach with the lifts, we follow the trail up to Colle della Bettolina (3,100 m). Eventually, we reach the picturesque stretch equipped with fixed ropes that winds its way up through exposed rock formations, until one final steep ramp takes us to the Quintino Sella Hut (3,586 m).
Difference in altitude: 915 m
Ascent time: 3-4 hours
Meeting point: Gressoney Staffal (AO).
Meeting with the group and Guide, short brief and equipment check.
From Colle di Bettaforca (2,680 m), which we can reach with the lifts, we follow the trail up to Colle della Bettolina (3,100 m). Eventually, we reach the picturesque stretch equipped with fixed ropes that winds its way up through exposed rock formations, until one final steep ramp takes us to the Quintino Sella Hut (3,586 m).
Difference in altitude: 640 m
Ascent/descent time: 6-7 hours
From the hut we climb up the Felik Glacier heading north, towards the base of the Punta Perazzi. Turning right, we move towards the steep snowy slope under the Felik Pass, which we climb diagonally heading north-west, following the easy border ridge – narrow in some stretches – until we reach the peak.
Once we reach the summit (4,226 m) we can admire the majestic views all around.
The return to the refuge follows the same route.
Difference in altitude: 640 m
Ascent/descent time: 6-7 hours
From the hut we climb up the Felik Glacier heading north, towards the base of the Punta Perazzi. Turning right, we move towards the steep snowy slope under the Felik Pass, which we climb diagonally heading north-west, following the easy border ridge – narrow in some stretches – until we reach the peak.
Once we reach the summit (4,226 m) we can admire the majestic views all around.
The return to the refuge follows the same route.
DETAILS
RATES
- the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
- the Mountain Guide’s expenses (lifts, transfers, meals and accommodation)
- liability insurance
- safety gear used by the Guide (eg rope)
- 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
- hiring of the trek poles (15€/per person)
- anything that is not mentioned under "The rate includes"
