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Weisshorn and Zinal 5-day mountaineering trip

Weisshorn and Zinal 5-day mountaineering trip
Swiss Alps
Views from Weisshorn
Ascending Weisshorn
Zinal

Join Enrico, an IFMGA certified guide, on this unique mountaineering experience in the Swiss Alps and ascend the impressive Weisshorn.

Private

Alps

5 Days

Jun - Aug

Very high

Advanced


Description

Join me on this exciting ascent to the “Imperial crowns” of Weisshorn and Zinal, Switzerland. This unique adventure in the Alps is ideal for those looking to test their advanced mountaineering skills. Get ready for an outstanding 5 days!

On this unforgettable experience, I’ll take you to incredible places such as Durand Glacier, Blanc de Moming, Randa village, Tasch village, Tirfthon and many others. Additionally, we’ll be able to do some rock and ice climbing as well all with the goal of reaching the stunning Weisshorn peak! You can review the itinerary below for more information on what we’ll be doing each day. Nonetheless, the itinerary can be modified depending on weather conditions and the group’s skill and condition level.

Because this is a challenging climb, you will need previous mountaineering experience and good fitness level is a must! Once you complete your registration we will send a complete list of the necessary equipment.

So book your trip now and get ready for an adrenaline-filled adventure! The Weisshorn peak is waiting for you!

Furthermore, if you are looking for more summer adventures in the area, I also offer a climb to the 4000-meter peaks in the Alps. Be sure to check it out!

Price includes

  • Guiding fee

Price details

  • The price does NOT include lodging, meals, and/or transportation for both clients and the guide. We can provide lodging at B&B Maison de la montagne (http://www.maisondelamontagne.net/) when based down the valley.

Meeting point

Zinal tourist office

Itinerary

Day 1: Zinal - refuge

Four-hour climb from Zinal to the refuge. In the afternoon, we can practice some rock climbing.

Elevation gain: 1,200 meters.

Day 2: Zinal peak

6-7-hour climb to the summit of Zinal through the Durand glacier. Night at the shelter.

Elevation gain/loss: + 820 m / – 372 m.

Day 3: Blanc de Moming or Trifthorn

We’ll choose between the south ridge of the Blanc de Moming (rocks) and the ascent of the Trifthorn (snow and ice). Either way, we’ll descend and ride a car to the villages of Randa or Tasch.

Day 4: Weisshorn refuge

We’ll ascend to the Weisshorn refuge (2,932 m), which offers stunning views of the Tasch valley and the famous 4,000 m of the Valais.

Elevation gain: 1,400 meter.

Day 5: Weisshorn summit

Activity time: 12/14 hours.

Elevation gain/loss: + 1500 m / – 2900 m

 

Details

More info

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 ).


About the guide

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Enrico & Guides' Team

4.9

(24)

Mountain Guide

Enrico and IFMGA Guides’ team

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 with everyone. In 2006 I realized my dream and I became a professional certified mountain guide.

I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with my clients, embarking on a journey that slowly transforms the guide-client relationship into a climbing partner and often a lasting friendship. I am not and never will be a lone climber but "a fellow explorer”. My specialty is certainly climbing on ice and mixed terrain at high altitude.

With my clients I have climbed the most difficult faces in the Alps, explored mountain ranges, and traveled across America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Now I share all this with a group of friends and highly qualified, professional guides who will be pleased to lead and teach you whenever I am not available.

If I trust them…you can trust them too!

Languages

Italian | French | English

Certificates

IFMGA


What people are saying about Enrico & Guides' Team

Winindra

I had an amazing experience with Enrico! From the very beginning, Enrico was super friendly, clear in communication, and really flexible in making everything work out. The itinerary was adjusted and very personalized to my needs and experience, which made the whole trip even better. I booked two days with him, and when he wasn’t available on one of them, he made sure I was in good hands with one of his colleagues. That day I went to Cosmic Ridge, I went with Leo and he had such positive energy, motivating, empowering, and just a joy to be around. Pure good vibes! On the day Enrico was available, he took me and my whole family rock climbing at a local crag. He even picked us up and dropped us off, which was such a thoughtful touch. He really thought a lot about how to make the experience enjoyable for our 4 year old! Throughout the day, he taught us lots of useful skills, explained everything with patience, and you could really see his experience and careful approach. We always felt safe, well taken care of, and at the same time had a ton of fun. He shared his wisdom through decades of mountaineering experience too. If you’re looking for a guide who is not only professional and extremely competent but also warm, careful, and great company, I can’t recommend him enough. Truly a great guide who makes the whole experience unforgettable!

Christian

We had an amazing morning climbing near Cogne! Enrico is patient, super friendly, and explains everything clearly — even as beginners, we felt safe and confident. He speaks excellent French, which was a big plus. Highly recommended — we’ll book him again in the Aosta Valley!

John

This was intended to be 10 days of skill building with the ultimate goal of climbing one of the 6 great north faces of the Alps. I'd climbed some mountains graded PD/AD- before and did a few mountaineering courses but didn't have much experience climbing ice, mixed or steep snow. This course blew my expectations out of the water. Enrico is the best guide I've ever had, from a combination of technical skill, patience, knowledge of all aspects and good nature. We climbed something every single day (!). I really progressed my ice climbing which was the main goal for me and many times during the course I came away feeling that I'd surprised myself by getting to the top. Enrico did a great job judging my level and found options every day to challenge but not overwhelm me. I came to trust his judgement and really appreciate the time we got to spend climbing some great routes. 10/10.

David

Great trip, highly customized and exceeding our expectations. Highly recommendable

Enrico is a fantastic person and a very good guide, very professional. We climbed Auguille d'Entreves.


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