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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.
Climbing in the Alps of Switzerland is a mesmerizing, unforgettable experience. Whether it’s the crisp breeze brushing against your face, or the sensational views of the valleys below, the memories you will gather in this magnificent range can be dizzying.
What makes this 5 day trip so wonderful is how accessible it is. While you do need to have some prior mountaineering experience to participate, and should be in excellent physical condition, the climbs are intermediate level. Hence making this a great trip for relatively experienced climbers who are looking to take that next step in their mountaineering careers.
The trip will begin with some valuable rock climbing and will provide you with proper acclimatization, along with some stunning views.
During the following days you will be climbing the Zinalrothorn and the Dent Blanche: thus giving you plenty of time to enjoy views of the Alps’ other giants, from the Matterhorn (4,478m) to Weisshorn (4,506m).
Do you want to climb two 4,000 meter plus peaks in the Swiss Alps? Then this 5 day adventure is for you. So send me a request, and let’s start climbing!
Do you really want to push yourself in the Swiss Alps? Then join me on this adventure to the 4000-meter peaks in the Alps.
Accommodation Accommodation in Chamonix, the Mountet's hut, the Dent Blanche refuge, and accommodation in Arolla. |
More info The itinerary is subject to change in the event of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances. According to the new directives of the Aosta Valley Regional College, insurance for recovery in the event of an accident is in charge of the customer and can be purchased by registering with the ITALIAN ALPINE CLUB (or corresponding local alpine club) or on the UVGAM website (https://pos.larcasrl.it/default.aspx?IDCON=926 ). |
Meeting point The day before the trip is set to begin, we will meet in front of the Snell Sport store in Chamonix, via Paccard, 104, in order to check your equipment and take stock of the program. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wouter Wathiong
5.00
August 2020
Lydia and André Pfister
5.00
May 2020
Enrico is a super guide both on the human side and also as a very experienced, skilled, gifted professional. He guided us on Gran Paradiso, Castor, Cabane Marguerita, La Tour Ronde, hors piste : couloir Helbronner
Lydia and André Pfister
5.00
May 2020
Enrico is a super guide both on the human side and also as a very experienced, skilled, gifted professional. He guided us on Gran Paradiso, Castor, Cabane Marguerita, La Tour Ronde, hors piste : couloir Helbronner
Domenico Desandré
5.00
April 2020
Enrico is very competent and helpful, always attentive in making the customer feel safe and at ease. He is an excellent Guide with whom to enjoy excellent days in the mountains. He always tries to make you improve as a Mountaineer, and has the pleasure of teaching and passing on his great experience.It\'s easy to also establish a relationship of friendship. Some of the trips we did were Cascata in Cogne, Via di misto sul Grand Flambeau e Via Rébuffat-Terray sulla Nord dell\'aiguille des Pelerins.
Domenico Desandré
5.00
April 2020
Enrico is very competent and helpful, always attentive in making the customer feel safe and at ease. He is an excellent Guide with whom to enjoy excellent days in the mountains. He always tries to make you improve as a Mountaineer, and has the pleasure of teaching and passing on his great experience.It\'s easy to also establish a relationship of friendship. Some of the trips we did were Cascata in Cogne, Via di misto sul Grand Flambeau e Via Rébuffat-Terray sulla Nord dell\'aiguille des Pelerins.
Mathieu
5.00
April 2020
Enrico is very friendly and professional, and likes to teach. I went ice climbing in Cogne with him.
Francesca
5.00
April 2020
Enrico is a fantastic person and a very good guide, very professional. We climbed Auguille d\'Entreves.
Patrick Hughes
5.00
March 2020
Learning from Enrico for the week was exceptional. He has a fantastic knowledge of the area and local valleys as well as places further afield. He is very talented with his own climbing ability and safety knowledge and he was able to explain clearly and show multiple different techniques for rope-work, safety and climbing. He formulated a very good plan which was flexible depending on weather conditions and he made us feel at ease with his professionalism. I am looking forward to climbing with him again in the future!
Patrick Hughes
5.00
March 2020
Learning from Enrico for the week was exceptional. He has a fantastic knowledge of the area and local valleys as well as places further afield. He is very talented with his own climbing ability and safety knowledge and he was able to explain clearly and show multiple different techniques for rope-work, safety and climbing. He formulated a very good plan which was flexible depending on weather conditions and he made us feel at ease with his professionalism. I am looking forward to climbing with him again in the future!
Travis Gerbatsch
5.00
February 2020
Climbing with Enrico was awesome. He was super easy to be around and picked awesome climbs that are some of the most memorable I have ever done. I would climb with again in a heartbeat. Always made me feel included and it was a great partnership. We climbed a bunch of ice together in Cogne, mostly day trips. The best climb we did was the North Face of the Tour Ronde and a bunch of routes on the east face of Mont Blanc du tacul.
Roberto Trucco
5.00
February 2020
I climbed several icefalls in Valle D\'Aosta and various climbs on the Mont Blanc massif with Enrico. The last climb was on sull\'Ago di Money waterfall in Val Nontey waterfall in Cogne where, as always, the output was aimed at achieving autonomy and acquiring every possible technique to ensure the maximum on security. The conditions of the waterfall included several passages mixed with delicate ice. Enrico\'s advice and teaching allowed me to move first in this new situation. Of course, always maintaining an atmosphere of friendship and serenity. I have overcome some of my limits with great satisfaction.
Roberto Trucco
5.00
February 2020
I climbed several icefalls in Valle D\'Aosta and various climbs on the Mont Blanc massif with Enrico. The last climb was on sull\'Ago di Money waterfall in Val Nontey waterfall in Cogne where, as always, the output was aimed at achieving autonomy and acquiring every possible technique to ensure the maximum on security. The conditions of the waterfall included several passages mixed with delicate ice. Enrico\'s advice and teaching allowed me to move first in this new situation. Of course, always maintaining an atmosphere of friendship and serenity. I have overcome some of my limits with great satisfaction.
Marc Delmas
5.00
February 2020
Enrico is a mountaineering expert. I did many tours, summits and expeditions with him over the past 15 years Not only does he know the environment, but he is also technically very proficient, which is very comforting when the going gets tougher. He is a very safe guide, does not take chances as he wants both of us to get back home safely! And he likes to share and explain every decision he makes. Every outing with Enrico is a 5 star experience.
Mike Bovill
5.00
September 2019
I\'ve now been on multiple adventures with Enrico, from him first teaching me the ways of ice climbing in Feb 2017 to us summiting the Matterhorn via the Lion\'s Ridge in Sep 2019, with many other climbs in between. He\'s amazing at his craft, teaching you everything you need to know whilst also having a good laugh. He\'s the guide I\'ll always choose for an adventure in the mountains and I\'m always ready to recommend him to any friends at any skill level.
Manuele Milesi
5.00
August 2019
Enrico is a great guide, a professional, great mountaineer. He is always very calm and makes you at ease. He is also a real friend, not only in the mountains. We did together Arete du Diable 2015, Pillier Gervasutti 2018, Pic Adolphe Rey ( Salluard) 2018, Aiguille Croux ( Ottoz) 2019.
Manuele Milesi
5.00
August 2019
Enrico is a great guide, a professional, great mountaineer. He is always very calm and makes you at ease. He is also a real friend, not only in the mountains. We did together Arete du Diable 2015, Pillier Gervasutti 2018, Pic Adolphe Rey ( Salluard) 2018, Aiguille Croux ( Ottoz) 2019.
Pawel
5.00
August 2019
Here is the summary of my experience with Explore-share and Enrico: Explore-share was one of several companies I considered before my trip to the Alps. I was very happy with my choice from the moment I sent my first email. The staff members responded promptly and answered all of my questions very clearly and kindly. I was blown away with the professionalism they have demonstrated. Two days after sending my first email I was in contact with my guide, Enrico. With Enrico we climbed different routes in the area of Mt. Blanc and practiced different techniques for about ten days. Enrico was an excellent guide. He was patient, thoughtful, and improved my skills tremendously. He was very thorough and safety conscious. After ten days of climbing I felt a lot of trust between the two of us, which I believe makes us a good team for future climbing adventures. I would highly recommend Explore-share and Enrico to anyone who is planning to explore the beauty of the Alps and take the challenge of climbing these magnificent mountains. During my trip I met Italian, French, Swiss and German guides. All of them were extremely enthusiastic and nice. Going to Europe for climbing? Choose European professionals. You will not be disappointed.
Erling Fasting
5.00
June 2019
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Dr Douglas Meakin
5.00
April 2019
I\'ve had quite a bit of guided climbing experience. What makes Enrico stand out is the amount of effort he puts into improvement in skills and technique. He\'s also extremely patient with the difficulties that need to be overcome in the learning process. I learned so much and had a great time.
Sam
4.00
February 2019
Easy going friendly guide, listening to customer\'s wishes, safety first. I did with him Haute Nendaz (2019-2017) and Pila (2018-2017).
Kunnar Kanu
5.00
February 2019
We had some good climbing trips with Enrico in Aosta valley - even if the weather was not perfect, he always found a route to climb! Sometimes ice, sometimes snow, sometimes mixed and also real rock routes!
Kunnar Kanu
5.00
February 2019
We had some good climbing trips with Enrico in Aosta valley - even if the weather was not perfect, he always found a route to climb! Sometimes ice, sometimes snow, sometimes mixed and also real rock routes!
Kunnar Kanu
5.00
February 2019
We had some good climbing trips with Enrico in Aosta valley - even if the weather was not perfect, he always found a route to climb! Sometimes ice, sometimes snow, sometimes mixed and also real rock routes!
Jose Tirado
5.00
February 2019
Enrico is not only an excellent guide but also an incredible person. He works really hard to help you improve your climbing level and build the confidence you need to lead climb, for example. Everything was perfect from the comfy lodge he offers in Aosta to the first-class climbing experience.
Andrea Racchelli
5.00
August 2018
I had great moments in the mountains with Enrico (we did together Les Droites via Ginat in 2013, Grandes Jorasses north face Reve Ephemere d\'Alpiniste in 2014, Mont Blanc du Tacul pilier Gervasutti in 2018, Aiguille Noire de Peuterey via Ratti-Vitali in 2016, Dent d\'Herens cresta Albertini in 2018, and many more). He\'s a great Guide and a great friend, everything looks easier and possible with him. He will help you to reach your goal learning a lot about mountaineering.
Andrea Racchelli
5.00
August 2018
I had great moments in the mountains with Enrico (we did together Les Droites via Ginat in 2013, Grandes Jorasses north face Reve Ephemere d\'Alpiniste in 2014, Mont Blanc du Tacul pilier Gervasutti in 2018, Aiguille Noire de Peuterey via Ratti-Vitali in 2016, Dent d\'Herens cresta Albertini in 2018, and many more). He\'s a great Guide and a great friend, everything looks easier and possible with him. He will help you to reach your goal learning a lot about mountaineering.
Jostein
5.00
July 2018
I can absolutely recommend Enrico to any other clients. Very professional, competent, safe and pleasant mountain-guide.
Bruno Jacobs
5.00
April 2018
Getting in contact through explore-share.com with Enrico Bonino, mountain guide, was really a snap. Some time later I got in contact over phone/mail with Enrico. Finally we found a time window in February to go ice climbing for 2 days in Chamonix. 850 km and a night later I found myself on the Italian side of the Mt Blanc in Courmayeur. Enrico took us to the traverse of the Aiguilles d\'Entrèves. Not very difficult but perfect to acquaint myself again with granite and mixed climbing after a lapse of ... +20 years. The weather was brilliant, blue skies, sun all over and the scenery was +++, pure enjoyment ! The next day the weather was grey and some snow was forecasted. So Enrico took me to Cogne where we climbed the 7 lengths of Ghost Goully. Not a pure icefall, it has some mixed, more mountain-like, character. After hiking back to the village Enrico took me to his favourite pub where we had a tasty piece of pizza and pastry. A Short trip but just what I needed to get some feeling climbing with crampons and ice axes again. This is definitely asking for more and I\'m looking forward to the next trip ! Thank you Enrico, Bruno
Michele Bacci
5.00
February 2018
Enrico Bonino is a mountain guide with a great experience and an enormous dedication towards the customer. He is also a pleasant person to deal with, and he makes you feel like a friend even if you just got to know him. I think he is the best professional in the sector among those I got to know.
Michele Bacci
5.00
February 2018
Enrico Bonino is a mountain guide with a great experience and an enormous dedication towards the customer. He is also a pleasant person to deal with, and he makes you feel like a friend even if you just got to know him. I think he is the best professional in the sector among those I got to know.
Boris
5.00
December 2017
I went Ice Climbing in Cogne with Enrico. He is very competent, friendly and enthusiastic.
Philippe Maerten
5.00
April 2017
With my family we did 4 day tourski in the Italian Valpelline. The experience was great with our guide Enrico. He adapted the schedule daily, based on our condition and that of the weather, on our technical skills. He is extremely kind, attentive, optimistic and very professional. He speaks fluently french and english. We would recommend him to anyone!
Philippe Maerten
5.00
April 2017
With my family we did 4 day tourski in the Italian Valpelline. The experience was great with our guide Enrico. He adapted the schedule daily, based on our condition and that of the weather, on our technical skills. He is extremely kind, attentive, optimistic and very professional. He speaks fluently french and english. We would recommend him to anyone!
David Roberts
5.00
September 2009
We went on a tour to Mont Blanc and Italian Alps with Enrico. He organized everything well, looked after our safety, dealt well with different levels of fitness in our group, was flexible when required, and was always pleasant.
William Orlik
5.00
April 2007
Enrico was a super super guide, very well organised, knowledgable and attentive. He cared for the group and for his sport. We had fabulous trips and very happy memories. Together with we went to Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, Valle D\'Aosta and Dolomiti Via Ferrata. Enrico gave me the skills and confidence to become self-guided and to organise my own trips which is what I am still doing today. I have a great respect for Enrico as an individual, a mountaineer and guide.
Group of 1 | EUR 1908 each |
Group of 2 | EUR 1135 each |
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A great experience! The customized program answered my training needs, improved my mountaineering skills and allowed me to climb some nice peaks. Enrico is a very skilled guide, a nice person to spend time with in the mountains and a good teacher. Looking forward to more of these experiences!