TOUR OF THE MONTE ROSA

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1 TOUR OF THE MONTE ROSA With an option to climb the Breithorn (4164 m) Located deep in the Zermatt valley, the Monte Rosa name originates from the Italian Valdotain dialect roese meaning ice. From its summit at 4634m, run gigantic glaciers, creating an incredible landscape. High altitude valleys lead to the foot of this giant, which still bear the marks of the Walser, the nomadic ancestors of the Valaisan population. After several days trek, punctuated by high mountain passes, we head into the ice world, with the ascent of the Breithorn 4164 m, a beautiful and relatively easy summit, the defining highlight of this tour. 7 days Guided / with a guide With baggage transport Accommodation : Classique (dortoir) Level : **** From : 1060 You will like The immense panoramic view of the Valaisian Alps with its crown of summits over 4000m Your proximity to major glaciers Walking in the footprints of the ancient nomadic Walser shepherds Climbing a high glacial summit of 4164m Daily baggage transport between accommodation Altitude Montblanc route du Lac Montriond Montriond - +33(0) info@altitude-montblanc.com Capital IM APE 7912Z SIRET: TVA : FR Assurance RC MMA SARL SAGA Caution Groupama

2 The route Day 1 Meet Sunday at 9:00am in the carpark of the cablecar in Stalden VS (Switzerland). STALDEN - SAAS GRÜND Transfer in a cablecar to Gspon, then traverse along a balcony trail towards Hannig and descend into the Saas valley. Night in a hotel. 6 hour walk / Elevation: +550m -850m Day 2 SAAS GRUND - MACUGNAGA Transfer to the Mattmark dam. Climb to the historic mountain pass of the Monte Moro (2868m) along the east face of the Monte Rosa. Descend to Macugnaga under the huge south face of this giant and finally descend in a cablecar. Night in hotel. 6 hour walk / Elevation: +700m -1150m Day 3 MACUGNAGA - ALAGNA Head towards the lush green valley of Alagna by the Walser Trail. Cross the mountain pass of Turlo (2783m) and descend to Refuge Pastore with its small botanical garden. Night in refuge under the imposing ice giant. 7.5 hour walk / Elevation: +1500m -1100m Day 4 ALAGNA - GRESSONNEY Short transfer. Cross the Ottro valley, dotted with hamlets in the local traditional architecture, then a long ascent to the Col d'ollen (2881m). Descend to Lake Gabiet and transfer on cablecar to Stafal and then to Sitte. Night in refuge. 6.5 hour walk / Elevation: +1700m -500m Day 5 GRESSONNEY - SAINT JACQUES Climb to the Saleroforko mountain pass (2689m), under the eye of Castor and Pollux! Descend and traverse towards Saint Jacques. Night in refuge. 6.5 hour walk / Elevation: +500m -650m Day 6 SAINT JACQUES - THEODULLPASS Climb to the northern pass of the Cimes Blanches (2981m). Ascent by cable car to Testa Grigia then descend to the Theodul pass. Night in refuge at 3300m (*no baggage transport). 7.5 hour walk / Elevation: +930m -300m Day 7

3 THEODUL GLACIER or BREITHORN 4164m - ZERMATT Easy yet roped climb with a high mountain guide to reach the Breithorn summit at 4164m. Descend via the Theodul Glacier to Trockener-Steg (2939m) or traverse to the KIein Mattherhorn (3883m). Descend to Zermatt by cablecar. 6 hour walk / Elevation: +870m -1230m (or -300m) End point Saturday at 3:00pm in Zermatt. The itinerary is established according to the latest information available, the possibility of unknown factors affecting this itinerary is possible including situations beyond our control which may change the route, timings etc. Personalised tour available, contact us... LEVEL **** The trip Elevation: +/-500 to 1700m average per day. Walking time: 6-8 hours average per day. Type of trek: Mountain route for experienced hikers with a good fitness level. GUIDING Number in a group between 6-14 people supervised by a qualified professional mountain leader. ACCOMMODATION 3 nights in mountain refuges in dormitories of 8-10 people. 3 nights in hotel. All accommodation has hot showers. MEALS Breakfast and dinner are provided in each accommodation. Picnics are included and are carefully prepared daily by your mountain leader, comprising a variety of a healthy salads and local products. FITNESS LEVEL A good fitness level is highly important for this tour. Ability to easily walk 20km (on the flat) in a maximum of 3.5 hours. This trek, requires a certain physical fitness level but presents no particular technical difficulty for experienced hikers. Good advance preparation is nevertheless necessary in order to appreciate the beauty of this high altitude domaine. Your physical preparation will enable you to enjoy your trek to the maximum. MAPS Swiss maps: 1/5000: VISP 274, MISCHABEL 284, GRESSONEY 294 Italian maps: 1/ et109 Practical information

4 ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT Meet at 09:00 on Sunday in the carpark of the cablecar in Stalden. BY TRAIN Inbound: Depart Paris the day before at 11:24 - arrive in Stalden VS at 19:20. Return night train: Depart Zermatt at 16:00 arrive in (Paris) Gare de Lyon at 06:20. Times given are indicative and should be verified at a train station or at and BY CAR Take the motorway from Geneva direction Lausanne, Martigny and Sierre then follow signs for Zermatt (swiss road tax = 40 ) Meet at the cablecar in Stalden next to the train station in the centre of the village. You can park in the underground carpark or next to the train station. Tickets available at the train station in Stalden. End point Saturday at 15:00 in Zermatt. RETURN TO DEPARTURE POINT At the end of the tour the 20 minute return transfer to the departure point in Stalden can be organised by your mountain leader for those who wish. Group transfer (10 per person). ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER Stalden - Hôtel Hohlgassli: +41 (0) Hôtel Killerhof: +41 (0) Zermatt Tourist Office: +41 (0) INSURANCE In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. In no case can we be responsible for your own Personal Liability. If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident. Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE. CONTACT US If you are late please contact the agency as soon as possible +33 (0) or +33 (0) Dates & prices THE PRICE Price with the OPTION Breithorn climbing: 1250 per person (the cablecar descent of the Breithorn is not included in the price, additional depending on the route

5 taken) The price includes: Organisation and booking costs ; Guiding by a qualified and insured mountain leader ; All meals including picnic lunch and simple snacks during the day ; Accommodation in gîtes, refuges and small hotels, shower tokens in accomodation if required ; Daily luggage transport between accommodation (except Day 6), bus transfers and lift passes (Day 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7). The price does not include: Personal expenses (drinks, etc.), touristic visits ; Your return journey from home to the point of departure/end point, airport taxes and other exclusions clearly described within the corresponding technical sheet. The price is all inclusive from departure to end point. EQUIPMENT LIST Equipment and baggage Clothing Walking trousers Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case!) Breathable or merino wool t-shirts Breathable or merino wool leggings Fleece or jumper Wind stopper or Goretex jacket Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover Pair of gloves and a warm hat Sun hat or baseball cap Walking socks (1 pair per day) Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in 1 change of clothes for the evening A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening Other Equipment Toilet bag Quick drying towel Sunglasses and sun cream Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum) Knife, fork and spoon Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches Plastic cup for coffee Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...) Survival blanket Head torch or hand torch Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase (blankets provided at accommodation) Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended) Identity card or passport BACKPACK Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.

6 EQUIPMENT FOR THE SUMMIT Crampons, harness, helmet and ice axe for climbing the Breithorn summit are provided. An ascension at 4000m requires warm clothing in case of deterioration in the weather (thermal leggings, warm hat, gloves, waterproof jacket and supplementary warm layers to add if necessary). High rising walking boots with a good rigid sole are mandatory. Poles are essential. BAGGAGE TRANSPORT Your baggage will be transported daily between accommodation by our logistics vehicle. You are allowed 1 soft, sports type bag with all your possessions inside, no heavier than 10kg (for your own ease and comfort carrying your bag up stairs and in the dormitories, we do not advise rigid suitcases, heavy or large baggage). If you wish to prolong your holiday, we can safely hold another bag for you which you may leave with us at the departure point and it will be deposited at the end point with your other baggage. HOW TO REGISTER Details - By internet: - By telephone: +33 (0) By post: Please provide your details Surname, First Name, Date of birth Address Telephone Mobile If you wish to register by post, please complete the form below and return it to: Altitude Mont-Blanc 180, route du lac MONTRIOND FRANCE Please specify whether you wish to take out an optional cancellation insurance (3.8% of the tour price). On receipt of your registration we will an invoice (per couple) with a request for a deposit of 30% in association with your account details at Altitude Mont-Blanc ('My Account'). Payment can be made by credit card, bank transfer or by cheque. On receipt of your deposit you will receive a registration confirmation. The balance must be paid one month before departure without a reminder from us. For self-guided tours, we will then send your tour pack (includes maps, descriptive book etc.) Our terms and conditions of sale can be found on our website. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

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