Alpe Sangiatto and Pizzo Bandiera guided ascent

Alpe Sangiatto and Pizzo Bandiera ski touring

Join Luca, IFMGA certified mountain guide, on this Alpe Sangiatto and Pizzo Bandiera ascent, with ARVA instruction for avalanches and comrades rescue.

MOUNTAIN RANGES

Alps

DURATION

2 Days

OFFER PERIOD

Dec

FITNESS LEVEL

any

SKILL LEVEL

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

Description

This program takes place in the Alpe Davero, in the Antigorio Valley, near Domodossola. This is a very scenic area, perfect for different mountaineering options. This specific tour offers the ascent to the Alpe Sangiatto and the Pizzo Bandiera, in a 2-day itinerary, with ARVA instruction. Join me!

First, I will meet you at the Domodossola station. Once there, we will travel to Alpe Devero and then climb to Crampiolo. After arriving at what will be our accommodation for the night, the adventure will begin.

Next, I will guide you on the ascent to the Alpe Sangiatto (2010 m). The landscape here is truly unique. Also, the terrain in this spot is perfect for an introduction to avalanches and comrades rescue (ARVA instruction).

For our second day, we will walk towards the opposite side of the valley. First, we will reach the foot of the Punta Rossa. Later, I will guide you on our second ascent in this tour: the Pizzo Bandiera peak (2751 m). From the summit, we will enjoy a magnificent view of the impressive Cervandone (Scherbadung, in German) mount (3210 m).

Finally, ARVA equipment, shovel and probe are included in the price.

Ready for this Alpe Sangiatto and Pizzo Bandiera guided ascent with ARVA instruction? Join a group this season! Also, have a look at some of my other tours in the area. For example, the Strahleggpass – Gwätcha 3-day traverse and the classic 3-day ascent to Piz Bernina and Piz Palü.

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Dinner

Secure your spot with just 25% payment

48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking

Itinerary

Day 1: Domodossola - Alpe Sangiatto

9:21 am: meeting at Domodossola station
Transfer to Alpe Devero (taxi – not included)
Climb to Crampiolo – arrival to our accomodation for the night
Ascent to Alpe Sangiatto (2010 m)
Introduction to avalanches and comrades rescue
Total climbing and trekking time: 3 hours
Total ascent: 500 m; Total descent: 300 m

Day 2: Punta Rossa - Pizzo Bandiera

Trek to the foot of the Punta Rossa
Pizzo Bandiera ascent (2751 m)
Descent back into the valley
Arrival at the Domodossola station (estimated: 17:48)
End of program

About the guide: Luca

Luca

Mountain Guide

I was born in 1988. Thanks to my parents, I learned to live and love the mountains. Already at 16, at my hometown Ticino, I started practicing mountaineering and other activities with my friends. Creativity reigned in every tour we went on.

Later, I developed my ski mountaineering and climbing techniques at the Alpine Club (Lugano). In 2008, I moved to Switzerland to complete my studies. I got my Biology Degree (2011) in Basel and my Master's in Neuroscience (2013) in Zurich. Yet, my love for the mountain remained alive and strong all along. This helped me take the next step: my training as an Alpine Guide.

I like to take my guests on a variety of activities. I mainly focus on wild and little known spots, as well as in niche activities like traditional climbing, which is based on the use of natural protections alone. My personal favorites? Long-climbing and exploration ski-mountaineering. I also offer hikes on the wild Ticino mountains, Val Varzasca or Val Bavona. In the summer season, I recommend the High Way of the Verzasca for a long excursion, or a less crowded peak of the Bernese Alps, to enjoy nature away from the most popular spots.

Overall, respect for nature is central to all my activities on the mountain. I am a big believer in diving into nature fully, to achieve a boost of positive energy and well-being, and get to know the mountain through sports, nature and culture.

Languages

Italian | German | French | English

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