Spaghetti Tour in the Monte Rosa Massif
The famous Spaghetti Tour in the Monte Rosa massif is a great way to advance your mountaineering skills while getting a big size bite of Alpine 4000ers. Join IFMGA guide Kyriakos on a unique traverse starting from Zermatt and discover the amazing mountains and huts on this gorgeous massif.
Private
Alps
5 Days
Jun - Sep
High
Beginner
Highlights
- Enjoy climbing amazing 4000 meter peaks in the Monte Rosa massif.
- Spend a week advancing your skills on a friendly mountaineering traverse.
- Experience the charm of the Italian huts on the way.
- Marvel at the spectacular views and landscapes.
Description
Known as the “Spaghetti Tour”, this high mountain Monte Rosa expedition moves along the Swiss-Italian border and involves climbing several 4000-meter peaks and traversing high glaciated terrain in a loop.
The tour begins in Zermatt, from where we access the high glaciers via cable car to the Klein Matterhorn. From there, every day we reach new mountaineering heights as we climb different mountains. Additionally, during the trip, we will stay in friendly, hospitable Italian huts along the way, including the spectacularly located Margherita hut, which at 4554 meters is the highest hut in the Western Alps. The loop ends back in Zermatt. You can find a detailed itinerary below.
This mountain climbing program is not technically too demanding, however, you need some prior experience and a good fitness level to join. Furthermore, this is a great program to advance your skills and give you confidence for harder and higher ascents in the future. I will make sure you are safe, having a great time, and gaining more and better understanding of the mountains.
Would you like to take part in this spectacular mountaineering experience on the Monte Rosa massif? Then contact me now and I will be happy to start planning an unforgettable Spaghetti Tour with you.
Or, join me on one of the other programs I offer in the Alps, such as this Mont Blanc training and ascent.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Itinerary
Day 1: Zermatt-Klein Matterhorn-Breithorn
Take the aerial tramway to the Klein Matterhorn, do the Breithorn Half Traverse, then continue on to the Guide d’Ayas Hut for the night.
Day 2: Castor-Felikjoch-Sella Hut
Climb Castor via its glaciated west side. We descend along the scenic Southeast Ridge to the Felikjoch, enjoying impressive close-up views of the massive Liskamm ridge, and then south down easy glaciated slopes to the Sella hut.
Day 3: Liskamm-Naso de Lis-Gniffeti Hut
Traverse below the enormous south face of Liskamm, over the steep Naso de Lis, and then descend to the Gniffeti hut, taking in a couple of Monte Rosa’s 4000-meter peaks along the way, such as Ludwigshöhe or the Vincent Pyramid.
Day 4: Gnifetti Hut-Parrot Spitze-Margherita Hut
From the Gniffeti Hut, we reascend the Lysgletscher to the Lisjoch and then continue to the Margherita Hut via the Parrot Spitze and/or any other summits we didn’t bag the day before.
Day 5: Margherita Hut-Grenzgletcher-Zermatt
From Margherita Hut we descend down the Grenzgletcher glacier passing from Monte Rosa hut. Then on a flat dry glacier and an uphill trail at the end, lead us to the Gornergrat railway station at Rotenboden, and we descend back to Zermatt by train.
Equipment you will need to bring
Crampons
Ice axe
Harness
Water bottle
Backpack
Helmet
Sunglasses
Belay device
Pulley
FAQs
What is included in the price?
The price includes my guiding service and the group equipment.
How experienced do you need to be at the Spaghetti Tour?
You don't need previous experience for this trip. It's ideal for beginners who want to get their first experience hiking on a glacier and climbing on some relatively easy 4000 m peaks, and learn the crampon and ice axe techniques.
What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?
About the guide
Kyriakos
4.8
(74)
Mountain Guide
I am an IFMGA mountain guide living in Cyprus. I have a passion for exploring the mountains since I was child. Kyperounda, the town where I was born and raised, was my first playground, the place where I started practising different outdoor activities.
First I learnt skiing. Then, I started training and taking part in races and competitions, traveling extensively in Europe. As I am very curious, I kept trying all kinds of sports until I discovered climbing and all its exciting possibilities.
I also developed both my academic and my practical skills in the university, where I studied Outdoor Studies and Sport Science. During that time, I obtained qualifications as a Mountain Leader and a Climber.
Teaching other people is one of the things I like the most. I find a deep joy in helping others to enjoy the mountains as much as I do.
The experience of all these years as well as my technical skills, have taken me closer to my goal: becoming an IFMGA mountain guide.
Languages
Greek | English
Certificates
IFMGA
What people are saying about Kyriakos
Just the best you can get !!
Kyriakos is passionate about what he does and he knows it very well, which is why he transmits it so easily
Kyrros loves what he does! A very responsible person/mountain guide He has an amazing sense of humour Fab time guaranteed
Kyriakos was an amazing mountain guide. Very professional and thorough, very knowledgeable and calm, and treated us with patience since it was our first mountaineering adventure and we faced different challenges. He went out of his way to offer us alternatives to the various difficulties that came to our path, and he made sure that we reached our goal with safety. Thank you Kyriakos, we had an amazing time! Till next time
Just the best you can get !!
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