ITINERARY
Sunday: we begin our first day trekking from Alagna to Macugnaga through “Parco Naturale Alta Valsesia”, the highest natural park in the Alps. 7 ½ hours. 1200 m - 4,100 ft rise, 1550m - 5,100 ft drop.

Monday: we walk up in the valley to visit the village of Macugnaga and view the huge East face of Monte Rosa. We then take the cable car to Monte Moro pass and walk down in the beautiful Saas valley (Switzerland). We then make our way up to the famous village of Saas Fee and then transfer by minibus to Zermatt, at the footsteps of Matterhorn. 6 ½ hours. 300 m – 1,000 ft rise, 1200 m - 4,100 ft drop.

Tuesday: we spend the entire day with “the most noble cliff in Europe”, the Matterhorn, in front of us. We ascend to the glacier before crossing it, then we reach Theodul pass and our mountain hut. This is the highest point of the trekking ( 3,301 m - 10,830 ft ), with incredible views. 6 ½ hours. 1700 m - 5,600 ft rise.

Wednesday: we make our way through the Cime Bianche pass, down into the Ayas valley to the small village of Resy: extremely beautiful. 7 hours. 400 m - 1,300 ft rise, 1600 m - 5,250 ft drop.

Thursday: today we will cross the Rothorn pass to reach Gressoney valley. We will then ascend to Gabiet lake and the mountain hut. 7 hours. 1050 m - 3,450 ft rise, 850 m - 2,800 ft drop.

Friday: on our final day we arrive back to Alagna (Valsesia) after crossing the wild Zube pass and the wonderful Otro valley, with its medieval mountain villages. 6 hours. 500 m - 1,650 ft rise, 1700 m - 5,600 ft drop.

2012 DATES: July / August

ACCOMMODATION:

• Macugnaga, Soggiorno Alpino
• Zermatt, Youth Hostel
• Theodul pass, Rifugio Teodulo
• Ayas, Rifugio Ferraro
• Gressoney, Rifugio Gabiet

Please note that the properties shown are representative of the accommodation we use on this trip and are subject to change.

LAND COST: € 740 per person. Price per person with half board.

OUR PRICE INCLUDES:

• Expert leadership (English speaking) for 6 days
• Accommodation in mountain huts and hostels
• 5 nights half board (dinner and breakfast)
• 6 day of guided trekking (AIGAE guide)
• Cable car Macugnaga – Monte Moro
• Transfer from Saas Fee to Zermatt

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:

• International airfare; transfer to/from Alagna; personal insurance; lunches; sodas and alcoholic beverages. Should you require, we are able to organize your transfers from the airport to Alagna and back. We are also able to book your accommodation for the nights before and after the trek.
• Extras.
• Any tips.

WARNING: The Monte Rosa – Matterhorn Tour has a low-level difficulty. The Small and easy Theodul Glacier will be made as roped party led by a UIAGM-qualified guide. Please take into account that the walk will last 6 days going through considerable differences in altitude. In some stages these differences in altitude and some distance can be shortened by using ski tows (ask for more details).

The guide reserves the right to change the itinerary according to the conditions of the mountain or the physical conditions of the participants

WHY US:

• We live at the foot of these mountains and we are extremely knowledgeable regarding the area.
• We are English speaking.
• We are more affordable and more experienced than many other companies.

WHERE IT IS: the trek begins and ends in Alagna, Valsesia, in Italy. This is 150 km from Milan and 160 km from Turin.

HOW TO BOOK: just send us an e-mail at info@walkingholidayitaly.com at least three weeks before .

On request we can organize the tour also in other dates.
Contact info@walkingholidayitaly.com for details.

CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT: Good sturdy walking shoes are necessary (we do not recommend using new shoes, that could hurt!). Clothing should be comfortable, warm or cool depending on the temperature: we advise dressing in layers (underwear T-shirt, longsleeved shirt, fleece) with technical material which dries quickly. A good backpack is essential, a waterproof jacket and overpants, gloves and warm hat, sunglasses and cream, a water bottle, emergency food (some energy bars) and something to eat for lunch on the first day. Also do not forget the need for personal hygiene, wet wipes, a towel and a sheet bag (all sold in shelters). Telescopic trekking poles and gaiters are recommended.

For more information, if you want to join us next summer:
info@walkingholidayitaly.com
T: + 39 335 538 9245 | +39 340 5702773