Dent Blanche, Zinalrothorn, 5 Day Guided Ascent
Join Enrico, an IFMGA certified guide, for a 5 day climbing adventure to the summits of 2 great Swiss Alps peaks, the Dent Blanche and Zinalrothorn.
Details
Trip Duration
5 days
Mountain Range
Alps
People per Guide
2 people
Trip Level
Intermediate
Offer Period
Jul
Type of Trip
Not specified
Highlights
Price per person
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Itinerary
- Day 1: Chapelle de la Gliere
On the first day, we will take the chairlift to the Chapele de la Gliere. We will spend approximately 5 hours climbing this peak’s southern ridge before venturing to the Cremerie du glacier hotel for the night.
- Day 2: Mountet's hut
Along the Zinal valley, we will climb for approximately 4 to 5 hours up to the Mountet’s hut, where we will spend the night.
- Day 3: Zinalrothorn (4,221m)
Today we will climb to the summit of the Zinalrothorn (4,221m). The ascent and descent will take approximately 12 hours. Afterwards, we will transfer to Arolla, where we will spend the night.
- Day 4: Dent Blanche Refuge (3,507m)
We will make our way up to the Dent Blanche refuge, where you will get to enjoy some spectacular views. The climb should take approximately 5 to 6 hours. We will spend the night in the refuge.
- Day 5: Dent Blanche summit (4,357m)
On the last day of this trip we will make our way from the refuge to the summit of Dent Blanche. Afterwards, we will descend back down. The total time for the ascent and descent is approximately 12 hours.
Other details
Intermediate
Extremely Fit
The day before the trip is set to begin, we will meet in front of the Snell Sport store in Chamonix, via Paccard, 104 at 18:30, in order to check your equipment and take stock of the program. The following day, we will meet at the southern ridge of the Chapelle de la Gliere.
Cremerie du glacier hotel, the Mountet's hut, the Dent Blanche refuge, and accommodation in Arolla.
The itinerary is subject to change in the event of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
About the Guide
My biggest satisfaction is to explore new places, and share it with a rope-mate. And to do it as a professional is the realization of a dream. At the age of 15, I knew I wanted to become a mountain guide, I wanted to live in the mountains, teach and share my new passion. In 2006 I realized my dream and I became a professional mountain guide. I like sharing my knowledge and experience with my clients, taking a journey that transforms slowly the guide-client relationship in climbing partner and often in friendship. I am not and never will be a lone climber but "a company" 'explorer. My specialty lies certainly in climbing on ice and mixed in the high mountains. With my clients I climbed the most difficult faces in the Alps, explored mountain ranges, traveled between America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
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