PROGRAM
The Lyskamm Traverse is one of the most interesting climbing routes in the Monte Rosa massif: it requires good training and a good confidence on exposed ridges, but it offers a great experience. Depending on environmental (ice and verglas, exposed rock) and weather conditions, difficulties can vary significantly.
GROUP DEPARTURES
Difference in altitude: 220-350 m
Ascent time: 1 hour
Ascent/descent time: 1-2 hours
Meeting point: Staffal cable car ticket office in Gressoney-Staffal for an equipment check and a short briefing with the Guide
We take the cable car to Punta Indren (3,270 m), then we will head to either the Mantova Hut or the Gnifetti hut for dinner and overnight stay.
Difference in altitude: 220-350 m
Ascent time: 1 hour
Ascent/descent time: 1-2 hours
Meeting point: Staffal cable car ticket office in Gressoney-Staffal for an equipment check and a short briefing with the Guide
We take the cable car to Punta Indren (3,270 m), then we will head to either the Mantova Hut or the Gnifetti hut for dinner and overnight stay.
Difference in altitude: 900 m
Ascent/descent time: 8-10 hours
In the morning, we will make our way up the Lys Glacier, heading for the Lysjoch and the base of the snowy ridge that leads, via stretches of varying steepness, to the summit of the Eastern Lyskamm, where the traverse begins.
The trail, very noticeable, follows the edge of the ridge, even going over a small rocky prominence just before the summit of the Western Lyskamm. From the western peak, we will head down to the Felik Pass, join the trail that descends from Castor and continue to the Quintino Sella Hut. Next, a trail equipped with climbing aids will lead us to the Colle della Bettolina, from where we can take the cable car back to the parking lot.
The route can also be done in the opposite direction, or it could be the main leg of a tour of the Monte Rosa massif.
Difference in altitude: 900 m
Ascent/descent time: 8-10 hours
In the morning, we will make our way up the Lys Glacier, heading for the Lysjoch and the base of the snowy ridge that leads, via stretches of varying steepness, to the summit of the Eastern Lyskamm, where the traverse begins.
The trail, very noticeable, follows the edge of the ridge, even going over a small rocky prominence just before the summit of the Western Lyskamm. From the western peak, we will head down to the Felik Pass, join the trail that descends from Castor and continue to the Quintino Sella Hut. Next, a trail equipped with climbing aids will lead us to the Colle della Bettolina, from where we can take the cable car back to the parking lot.
The route can also be done in the opposite direction, or it could be the main leg of a tour of the Monte Rosa massif.
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
- extra meals and beverages for client and the Guide
- anything that is not mentioned under "The rate includes"
