March to June 2025 // Valais, CH
The highest point of Switzerland, 4,634m
Join me for a ski-mountaineering tour to the lofty Dufourspitze, the highest peak in Switzerland. Named after General Guillaume Henri Dufour, this summit at 4634 meters reigns the Monte Rosa massif, and offers mountaineers a breathtaking panoramic view stretching across the Alps and beyond. The Dufourspitze is often considered as the second highest independent peak of the Alps.
Ascent via Breithorn – Schwarze Gletscher or Theodul Gletscher to the Monte Rosa hut on day one.
Early start towards the summit on day two. And then the downhill adventure & fun begins – skiing. For the summit ascent via the west ridge, you will climb in your ski shoes on crampons in grade III difficulty over an exposed rock ridge and descend same way back to the ski depot.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Kleinmatterhorn (3883m) – Breithorn (4164m) – Schwarztor (3722m) – Monte-Rosa-Hütte (2883m)
Day 2: Monte-Rosa-Hütte (2883m) – Dufourspitze (4634m)/Nordend (4608m) – Monte-Rosa-Hütte (2883m)
Day 3: Monte-Rosa-Hütte (2883m) – Cima di Jazzi (3792m) – Grünsee/Gant (2222m)
Note: The ascent of the Dufourspitze is a long and physically demanding high-altitude ski tour, set in a technically demanding alpine playground. As such, prior experience in ski-mountaineering is required.
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COURSE DETAILS:
Required skills:
– Proficient in backcountry skiing, have experience in different snow conditions and across diverse terrains
– Backcountry Ski Mastery Course is mandatory before the trip
– Confidence in executing kick turns
– Experience with crampons and ice axe
– Excellent fitness and acclimatisation required
– Avalanche safety knowledge
– Resilience to winter alpinism and harsh conditions
Organisational details:
– Duration: 3 days
– Group size: 1 – 2 participants
– Group size via Trois Monts: 1 participant only
– Accommodation: mountain huts (dormitory), half board; Monte Rosa Hut
– Travel: your travel plans are individual and flexible, location can be reached by public transport
– Guidance: led by an experienced IVBV / UIAGM mountain guide
– Meeting point: Zermatt, CH
Course Pricing and participants rates:
– The course and guiding fee varies depending on the number of participants in a group, with group sizes ranging from 1 to 2 individuals.
– One participant CHF 2,500 (Dufour + Nordend CHF 2,900)
– Two participants CHF 1,450 (per person), CHF 2,900 in total
– Note: Accommodation and travel expenses are not included in the course fees
Die Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen (AGB) / Terms and conditions
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