9 day trek: experience some of Europe's wildest mountain scenery, within sight of the iconic Matterhorn and Swiss 4000m peaks
The real high Alps - away from the crowds, with unspoilt views and remote passes
5 nights in mountain refuges, and 5 charming village hotels
A night in the world-famous Zermatt.
A full circuit of the famous Monte Rosa (4634m), Western Europe's 2nd highest mountain.
All breakfasts & evening meals included
Grade 9 - Extremely Tough
An unmissable high mountain trek around Monte Rosa in the Swiss and Italian Alps. Experience the very best of Alpine scenery from lush forests to rocky cols, all the while surrounded by snow-capped 4000m peaks. Trekking high in these untouched mountains, we'll enjoy some spectacular and rugged terrain, as well as several nights staying up high in authentic mountain refuges. An experience to remember forever!
Your journey starts and ends in the Swiss village of Saas Gruund, looping through Switzerland, into Italy and back again. Passing charming villages, high cols and the historic alpine town of Zermatt.
Graded 9 - Extremely Tough - the reason for the grade is due to: having some days with more technical terrain (never climbing or scrambling - but for 2 days it will be important to be happy crossing boulders, and having exposed sections of path. Also having to carry one's own pack (there is no luggage delivery), and due to many of the days being long with considerable height gain. The short glacier crossing is not technical and should pose no problems: no prior glacier experience is necessary, and you do not need crampons. We provide a UIAGM mountain guide for the glacier crossing aspect of this trip. Fit walkers who are used to long days in the mountains should be absolutely fine. People who have never done a multi-day trek before should consider doing an easier trip such as the Tour du Mont Blanc, Walker's Haute Route or Alta Via 1 before embarking on this harder trip.