The Tour of Monte Rosa - A Trekker's Guide

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This guidebook for walking the Tour of Monte Rosa on the Italian-Swiss border takes the walker on a challenging and very varied trek. The high route around the massif has ten summits over 4000m. Italy and Switzerland meet here, and the contrast between these two countries, their different culture, food and languages, give this trek its originality.

Seasons

Summer. Route is likely to remain snowy until well into June. Lifts open early July to early September. Some hotels open only during main summer season.

Centres

Saas Fee, Zermatt, Breuil-Cervinia, Gressoney Saint Jean, Alagna, Macugnaga

Difficulty

Varied terrain, with cols of over 3000m. You need to be fit, with good balance and ability to walk on very rough ground. Glacier sections.

Must See

Glacier crossings, sunset over Monte Rosa's peaks, Swiss and Italian mountain cultures, views from the Italian side of the massif, local food specialities
 

The Tour of Monte Rosa

Author
Hilary Sharp
Cover
Paperback - PVC
Edition
First
Published
13 Mar 2007
ISBN_13
9781852844547
Availability
Published
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Price £12.00
 
 

Introduction   

The Tour of Monte Rosa   
The Region   
How to Use this Guide   
Which Direction to Go? 
 

Practicalities   

When to Go   
How to Get There   
Accommodation   
Languages   
Currencies   
Insurance    
Facilities and Gear Shops   
Difficulty of the Trail   
Maps       
Footpaths and Waymarks   
Lifts and Buses
  

Safety   

Emergencies and Rescue   
Equipment    
Glacier Travel   
Alpine Weather    
Guided Treks
  

Information   

The Monte Rosa Massif   
Glaciers   
Ancient Passes   
4000m Summits   
The Walser Community   
The Valleys   
The Main Towns   
Wildlife and Vegetation   
Interesting Visits and Regional Specialities   
Shorter Options   

The Trek

Route outline
Stage 1: Zermatt to Theodulpass    
Stage 2: Theodulpass to Résy/St Jacques    
Stage 3: Résy/St Jacques to Col d’Olen    
Stage 4: Col d’Olen to Alagna/Pastore    
Stage 5: Alagna/Pastore to Macugnaga    
Stage 6: Macugnaga to Saas Fee    
Stage 7: Saas Fee to Grächen    
Stage 8: Grächen to Zermatt – the Europaweg    

Information boxes
The Breithorn    
Chamois
Hotel Guglielmina    
Transhumance    
Ibex       
Larch       
Marmots    
Fighting Cows   

Appendices

Appendix 1: Background Reading    
Appendix 2: Accommodation   
Appendix 3: Useful Contacts   
Appendix 4: Useful Terms and Glossary    
Appendix 5: Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Techniques    
 
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