Mountaineering in Aosta Valley
Monte Rosa Summit Climb with Guide - Signalkuppe and Margherita Hut

Signalkuppe and Margherita Hut (4.554 m.) at the summit of Monte Rosa, a mountaineering experience suitable for all experienced hikers with expert mountain guides!
DURATION
2 days / 1 night or 3 days / 2 nights
On request, it is possible to either extend or shorten the Monte Rosa summit climb program.
Check out our other mountaineering excursions and tours in the Alps of Aosta Valley!
LEVEL
Suitable for expert hikers in good shape without cardiovasculary diseases and breathing problems. The program can be customized according to your experience and fitness level.
For a first experience on a glacier with crampons, see also the following tours:
- Breithorn summit climb
- Punta Giordani summit climb
- Mont Blanc glacier excursion
- Mont Blanc glacier traverse
WHERE
Start from Staffal (Gressoney - AO) or Alagna Valsesia (Piedmont - VC).
RECOMMENDED PERIOD
From mid June to mid September.
During spring is possibile to climb the Monte Rosa summit with skis/splitboard: Check out our ski touring program!
TOUR TYPE
Mountaineering summit climb with an expert Alpine Guide, cable car tickets and overnight stay in a cozy mountain hut.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The alpine climb of Monte Rosa (4.554 m) : enjoy a true immersion in an unspoilt, unique landscape.
- 2 or 3 days mountaineering tour, accompanied by our expert Alpine Guides to reach Signalkuppe and Capanna Margherita Hut, Europe’s highest mountain hut.
- Overnight stay in the cozy Rifugio Gnifetti or Rifugio Mantova mountain huts, to enjoy the Alpine hospitality and traditional cuisine.
- Overnight stay at 4554m of Capanna Margherita (for the 3-day program) on the summit of Signalkuppe.
- If the standard climb to the summit is not enough for you, for private groups it is possible to reach the Monte Rosa summit following a different itinerary.
- On request, customize the Monte Rosa Summit Climb program combining other outdoor activities and tours.
PROGRAM IN BRIEF - MONTE ROSA SUMMIT CLIMB WITH ALPINE GUIDES
2 DAYS TOUR
Day 1 : Arrival in Staffal or Alagna, cable car to Punta Indren and hike to Mantova or Gnifetti mountain huts
Day 2 : Climb to Monte Rosa summit and Capanna Margherita mountain hut; descent back to Punta Indren and cable car to Staffal/Alagna
3 DAYS TOUR
Day 1 : Arrival in Staffal or Alagna, cable car to Punta Indren and hike to Mantova or Gnifetti mountain huts
Day 2 : Climb to Monte Rosa summit and accommodation in Capanna Margherita mountain hut
Day 3 : Descent back to Punta Indren and then to Staffal/Alagna with cable car
Contact us to receive the detailed program for the Monte Rosa summit climb.
TAILOR-MADE EXPERIENCE
The program can be modified according to your needs and ideas. Contact us to receive a tailor-made price and itinerary!
PRIVATE TOUR
Possible every day
2 DAYS TOUR
430 euro per person
3 DAYS TOUR
665 euro per person
With 2 participants
The Monte Rosa summit climb with Alpine Guides can be organized both for individuals or private groups.
Contact us for further details and a tailor-made price.
GROUP TOURS
No planned departures yet. View our tours and excursions calendar for other tours in Aosta Valley and other destinations.
For private groups we can organize the tour with tailor made itinerary and services.
Contact us for further details and a tailor-made price.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- 2 or 3 days of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (other languages possible on request)
- Monterosa Ski cable car tickets, round trip Staffal/Alagna-Punta Indren round trip
- 1 or 2 overnight stay in mountain hut
- Meals as listed in detailed program
EXTRAS ON REQUEST
- Mountaineering equipment rental (harness + crampons + ice axe + sticks), 60 euro (2 days tour) or 80 euro (3 days tour) per person - personal equipment not included, read our recommendations
- Transfer to/from the tour starting/ending point
- Extra overnight stays
- Extra mountaineering days
- Other outdoor activities in Aosta Valley
Prices on request