Monte Rosa for connoisseurs
Spaghetti tour for connoisseurs
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Endurance
3Hiking Time: 6–7 hours. Up to approx. 1200 vertical meters. Requires solid endurance, also in alpine terrain. -
Technique
2You are an experienced mountain hiker and have used crampons before. You easily handle simple terrain on rock and ice as well as short steep sections. You feel safe in high alpine environments – also when roped up. -
Duration
5 days -
Date
Mid-July - Mid-September -
Participants
1-2 persons
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Your dream: to spend several days hiking through the fascinating glacier world of the Monte Rosa massif, collecting summits, experiencing sunrises at 4,000 m - and all at a relaxed pace with the romance of mountain huts and Italian hospitality? Then the Spaghetti Tour for connoisseurs is made for you. Five days, up to eleven four-thousand-metre peaks, new impressions every day and an overall package that appeals to the heart and legs in equal measure.
Highlights
Description
This spaghetti tour is aimed at anyone looking for a multi-day high-altitude tour with moderate technical demands but great adventure value. Together with your mountain guide, you will climb gentle glacier crests, firn ridges and moderate rock passages. The focus is on alpine variety rather than extreme climbing - ideal for fit alpinists who enjoy high altitude and stage adventures.
You start with the Breithorn, climb over the Castor into the heart of the Monte Rosa massif, cross quiet peaks such as the Schwarzhorn or the Ludwigshöhe and finish on the Zumsteinspitze - all accompanied by sun, snow, rope and strong moments in the rope team.
Program
Day 1: Ascent of the Breithorn
- Meeting point at 06:30 with your IFMGA-certified mountain guide at the Matterhorn Express valley station
- Drive to the Klein Matterhorn mountain station
- Ascent of the Breithorn (4,164 m) via the normal route
- Descent and overnight stay at the Rifugio Guide Val d'Ayas (3,420 m)
Day 2: Crossing Castor
- Optional: Ascent of Pollux (4,089 m)
- Ascent and traverse of Castor (4,225 m)
- Descent to the east side and overnight stay at Rifugio Quintino Sella (3,585 m)
Day 3: Ascent of Naso del Liskamm, Balmenhorn and Vincent Pyramid
- Crossing south of the Liskamm and ascent of the Naso del Liskamm (4,272 m)
- Ascent to the Balmenhorn (4,167 m) and Vincent Pyramid (4,087 m)
- Overnight stay at Rifugio Gnifetti (3,647 m)
Day 4: Ascent of Schwarzhorn, Ludwigshöhe, Parrotspitze and Signalkuppe
- Ascent of four further four-thousand-metre peaks:
- Schwarzhorn (4,321 m)
- Ludwigshöhe (4,343 m)
- Parrotspitze (4,434 m)
- Signalkuppe (4,554 m) - Overnight stay in the Capanna Regina Margherita - Europe's highest mountain hut
Day 5: Ascent of the Zumsteinspitze, descent via Grenzgletscher
- Ascent of the Zumsteinspitze (4,563 m)
- Descent via the Grenzgletscher to the Monte Rosa hut (2,882 m)
- Farewell and individual return to Zermatt via Rotenboden
Additional costs
- Overnight stay and half board in the various huts for you and your mountain guide: from approx. € 330.00 per person
- Train journey Zermatt-Klein Matterhorn one-way: from approx. CHF 62.50
Reduction with GA, Half-Fare Card or Swiss Travel Pass (for more information, please contact Zermatt Bergbahnen AG) - One-way train journey Rotenboden-Zermatt: from approx. CHF 20.00
Reduction with GA, Half-Fare Card or Swiss Travel Pass (more information from the Gornergratbahn) - Rental equipment: between CHF 50.00 and CHF 70.00, available in a sports store in Zermatt
- Crampon compatible mountain shoes with a rigid Vibram sole
- Harness
- 1 carabiner
- Crampons with anti-balling plates
- Ice axe (for the Matterhorn: depending on the conditions)
- Hiking pole
- Helmet
- Backpack, approx. 30 l
- Warm and weatherproof clothes
- Finger gloves (evtl.changing gloves)
- Beanie / headband
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- Headlamp
- Drinks
- Energetic snacks (high energy foods such as chocolate, dried fruit etc.)
- Washing kit
- Few changing clothes
- Bandades
- Small personal pharmacy
- Innenliner (mandatory)
- Money, passport
Notes
The Spaghetti Tour for connoisseurs is a high-altitude tour lasting several days. When making your booking inquiry, please let us know which four-thousand-metre peaks you have already climbed and what other mountaineering experience you have.
We recommend that you prepare for the challenge in advance with a guided training tour with us - for example on the Dom. This is the ideal way to acclimatize yourself at the same time. This can also be done in a group, provided another person has registered for it.
After booking
After booking, you will receive a confirmation by email. Please check that your details are correct.
Two days before the tour, you will receive a link to the customer portal.
Please contact us before the tour to go over the details (current weather, conditions, group size, etc.). You can reach us by phone, email or visit us at the ZERMATTERS Homebase.
Spaghetti tour for connoisseurs
General information about the multi-day Spaghetti Tour for connoisseurs
- Highest point of the tour: Signalkuppe (4,554 m) - overnight stay directly at the summit
- A total of up to eleven four-thousand-metre peaks in five days
- Overnight stays in four different mountain huts in Italy - authentic, cozy and culinary rewarding
Special features of the Spaghetti Tour for connoisseurs tour
- On the Balmenhorn stands the peace statue "Cristo delle Vette", built from war scrap - a silent symbol in the middle of the high mountains.
- The Capanna Regina Margherita is Europe's highest mountain hut - built on a rocky peak, with panoramic views as far as the vastness of Italy.
- On the way back, the Monte Rosa hut awaits you - an architectural landmark with a futuristic design and sustainable concept.
Do I need a mountain guide for a high-altitude tour?
Yes, especially for beginners, the company of a certified mountain guide is highly recommended. Alpine tours often lead over glaciers with crevasses, steep firn flanks and exposed ridges. An experienced guide not only ensures safety, but also imparts valuable knowledge about technique, route selection and alpine dangers.
What advantages does a local mountain guide offer?
A local mountain guide knows the specific conditions of the region, such as weather conditions, glacier conditions and current route conditions. This expertise enables flexible tour planning and increases safety. In addition, a local guide enriches the experience with background information on the local mountains and culture.
What should I look out for when booking a mountain guide?
Make sure that your mountain guide is certified according to the standards of the International Union of Mountain Guide Associations (UIAGM/IFMGA). This certification guarantees comprehensive training and compliance with the highest safety standards. All ZERMATTERS mountain guides are trained according to these international guidelines.
What levels of difficulty are alpine tours divided into?
Alpine tours are rated according to the SAC mountain and alpine tour scale, which ranges from L (easy) to EX (extremely difficult). The French designations range from F (facile) to ED (extrêmement difficile). These classifications take into account the technical requirements, length of the tour and objective dangers.
What equipment do I need for an alpine tour?
The equipment required varies depending on the alpine tour and can be viewed directly on the equipment list for the respective ski tour.
In general, the standard equipment for an alpine tour includes
- Crampon-proof mountain boots
- Crampons
- Ice axe
- Climbing harness
- Rope (depending on tour type and group size)
- Carabiners and slings
- helmet
- Warm, weatherproof clothing
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- First aid kit
- Map, compass or GPS device
When will a decision be made on the implementation of the high tour?
The final decision on whether to go ahead with an alpine tour is usually made 48 hours (sometimes only 24 hours) before the start of the tour, based on current weather and route conditions. You will be informed by us as early as possible about possible changes or cancellations.
How do I choose the right high-altitude tour for my ability?
The choice of an alpine tour should always be based on your personal ability and alpine experience. A gradual progression - from shorter to longer tours, from easy to technically more demanding - is advisable. Our mountain guides are happy to accompany you on this path and support you in your alpine development
Our offers are therefore provided with clear information on the level of difficulty, required stamina and technique to help you make the right decision. We are happy to provide you with personal advice directly. Come and visit us at the home base!
How can I best prepare myself for a high-altitude tour?
Good preparation is the key to a safe and enjoyable high-altitude experience. Regular endurance training - such as hiking, running or cycling - not only improves your fitness, but also your resilience at high altitudes. Technique training is just as important: you need to practise using crampons and ice axes to be able to move safely in the terrain. If you also attend alpine courses, study maps and familiarize yourself with meteorology and alpine dangers, you will have a solid foundation for making independent decisions in the mountains. Our mountain guides will not only support you along the way, but will also be happy to give you tips on how best to prepare - so that your alpine tour with ZERMATTERS is an unforgettable experience.
How difficult are alpine tours and how are they classified?
Alpine tours can be divided into seven main levels of difficulty according to the SAC Alpine Touring Scale:
- L: Easy
- WS: Not very difficult
- ZS: Fairly difficult
- S: Difficult
- SS: Very difficult
- AS: Extremely Difficult
- EX: Extremely difficult
Some of these grades can be additionally refined by a minus (-) or plus (+) to allow even more precise grading.
The rating is based on main criteria such as steepness, exposure, technical requirements and type of terrain (e.g. firn, ice, rock or glacier). Auxiliary criteria such as objective hazards, retreat options and seriousness of the route are also taken into account.
What happens if I don't meet the requirements for a tour?
Our mountain guides not only have a lot of experience, but also pay attention to the difficulty level of the tour when assessing it. At the same time, they decide on site whether the tour can be carried out as planned. If you do not meet the requirements and this compromises safety or the course of the tour, the tour may have to be adjusted or terminated prematurely. This decision is always made in the interests of the safety of everyone involved.
By the way, with a private mountain guide you are more flexible and can adjust the pace and route individually.
-
Endurance
3Hiking Time: 6–7 hours. Up to approx. 1200 vertical meters. Requires solid endurance, also in alpine terrain. -
Technique
2You are an experienced mountain hiker and have used crampons before. You easily handle simple terrain on rock and ice as well as short steep sections. You feel safe in high alpine environments – also when roped up. -
Duration
5 days -
Date
Mid-July - Mid-September -
Participants
1-2 persons
Your dream: to spend several days hiking through the fascinating glacier world of the Monte Rosa massif, collecting summits, experiencing sunrises at 4,000 m - and all at a relaxed pace with the romance of mountain huts and Italian hospitality? Then the Spaghetti Tour for connoisseurs is made for you. Five days, up to eleven four-thousand-metre peaks, new impressions every day and an overall package that appeals to the heart and legs in equal measure.
Highlights
Description
This spaghetti tour is aimed at anyone looking for a multi-day high-altitude tour with moderate technical demands but great adventure value. Together with your mountain guide, you will climb gentle glacier crests, firn ridges and moderate rock passages. The focus is on alpine variety rather than extreme climbing - ideal for fit alpinists who enjoy high altitude and stage adventures.
You start with the Breithorn, climb over the Castor into the heart of the Monte Rosa massif, cross quiet peaks such as the Schwarzhorn or the Ludwigshöhe and finish on the Zumsteinspitze - all accompanied by sun, snow, rope and strong moments in the rope team.
Program
Day 1: Ascent of the Breithorn
- Meeting point at 06:30 with your IFMGA-certified mountain guide at the Matterhorn Express valley station
- Drive to the Klein Matterhorn mountain station
- Ascent of the Breithorn (4,164 m) via the normal route
- Descent and overnight stay at the Rifugio Guide Val d'Ayas (3,420 m)
Day 2: Crossing Castor
- Optional: Ascent of Pollux (4,089 m)
- Ascent and traverse of Castor (4,225 m)
- Descent to the east side and overnight stay at Rifugio Quintino Sella (3,585 m)
Day 3: Ascent of Naso del Liskamm, Balmenhorn and Vincent Pyramid
- Crossing south of the Liskamm and ascent of the Naso del Liskamm (4,272 m)
- Ascent to the Balmenhorn (4,167 m) and Vincent Pyramid (4,087 m)
- Overnight stay at Rifugio Gnifetti (3,647 m)
Day 4: Ascent of Schwarzhorn, Ludwigshöhe, Parrotspitze and Signalkuppe
- Ascent of four further four-thousand-metre peaks:
- Schwarzhorn (4,321 m)
- Ludwigshöhe (4,343 m)
- Parrotspitze (4,434 m)
- Signalkuppe (4,554 m) - Overnight stay in the Capanna Regina Margherita - Europe's highest mountain hut
Day 5: Ascent of the Zumsteinspitze, descent via Grenzgletscher
- Ascent of the Zumsteinspitze (4,563 m)
- Descent via the Grenzgletscher to the Monte Rosa hut (2,882 m)
- Farewell and individual return to Zermatt via Rotenboden
Additional costs
- Overnight stay and half board in the various huts for you and your mountain guide: from approx. € 330.00 per person
- Train journey Zermatt-Klein Matterhorn one-way: from approx. CHF 62.50
Reduction with GA, Half-Fare Card or Swiss Travel Pass (for more information, please contact Zermatt Bergbahnen AG) - One-way train journey Rotenboden-Zermatt: from approx. CHF 20.00
Reduction with GA, Half-Fare Card or Swiss Travel Pass (more information from the Gornergratbahn) - Rental equipment: between CHF 50.00 and CHF 70.00, available in a sports store in Zermatt
Material
So that you are well equipped for the spaghetti tour, you should definitely have this equipment with you:
- Crampon compatible mountain shoes with a rigid Vibram sole
- Harness
- 1 carabiner
- Crampons with anti-balling plates
- Ice axe (for the Matterhorn: depending on the conditions)
- Hiking pole
- Helmet
- Backpack, approx. 30 l
- Warm and weatherproof clothes
- Finger gloves (evtl.changing gloves)
- Beanie / headband
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- Headlamp
- Drinks
- Energetic snacks (high energy foods such as chocolate, dried fruit etc.)
- Washing kit
- Few changing clothes
- Bandades
- Small personal pharmacy
- Innenliner (mandatory)
- Money, passport
Notes
The Spaghetti Tour for connoisseurs is a high-altitude tour lasting several days. When making your booking inquiry, please let us know which four-thousand-metre peaks you have already climbed and what other mountaineering experience you have.
We recommend that you prepare for the challenge in advance with a guided training tour with us - for example on the Dom. This is the ideal way to acclimatize yourself at the same time. This can also be done in a group, provided another person has registered for it.
After booking
After booking, you will receive a confirmation by email. Please check that your details are correct.
Two days before the tour, you will receive a link to the customer portal.
Please contact us before the tour to go over the details (current weather, conditions, group size, etc.). You can reach us by phone, email or visit us at the ZERMATTERS Homebase.
Spaghetti tour for connoisseurs
General information about the multi-day Spaghetti Tour for connoisseurs
- Highest point of the tour: Signalkuppe (4,554 m) - overnight stay directly at the summit
- A total of up to eleven four-thousand-metre peaks in five days
- Overnight stays in four different mountain huts in Italy - authentic, cozy and culinary rewarding
Special features of the Spaghetti Tour for connoisseurs tour
- On the Balmenhorn stands the peace statue "Cristo delle Vette", built from war scrap - a silent symbol in the middle of the high mountains.
- The Capanna Regina Margherita is Europe's highest mountain hut - built on a rocky peak, with panoramic views as far as the vastness of Italy.
- On the way back, the Monte Rosa hut awaits you - an architectural landmark with a futuristic design and sustainable concept.
Do I need a mountain guide for a high-altitude tour?
Yes, especially for beginners, the company of a certified mountain guide is highly recommended. Alpine tours often lead over glaciers with crevasses, steep firn flanks and exposed ridges. An experienced guide not only ensures safety, but also imparts valuable knowledge about technique, route selection and alpine dangers.
What advantages does a local mountain guide offer?
A local mountain guide knows the specific conditions of the region, such as weather conditions, glacier conditions and current route conditions. This expertise enables flexible tour planning and increases safety. In addition, a local guide enriches the experience with background information on the local mountains and culture.
What should I look out for when booking a mountain guide?
Make sure that your mountain guide is certified according to the standards of the International Union of Mountain Guide Associations (UIAGM/IFMGA). This certification guarantees comprehensive training and compliance with the highest safety standards. All ZERMATTERS mountain guides are trained according to these international guidelines.
What levels of difficulty are alpine tours divided into?
Alpine tours are rated according to the SAC mountain and alpine tour scale, which ranges from L (easy) to EX (extremely difficult). The French designations range from F (facile) to ED (extrêmement difficile). These classifications take into account the technical requirements, length of the tour and objective dangers.
What equipment do I need for an alpine tour?
The equipment required varies depending on the alpine tour and can be viewed directly on the equipment list for the respective ski tour.
In general, the standard equipment for an alpine tour includes
- Crampon-proof mountain boots
- Crampons
- Ice axe
- Climbing harness
- Rope (depending on tour type and group size)
- Carabiners and slings
- helmet
- Warm, weatherproof clothing
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- First aid kit
- Map, compass or GPS device
When will a decision be made on the implementation of the high tour?
The final decision on whether to go ahead with an alpine tour is usually made 48 hours (sometimes only 24 hours) before the start of the tour, based on current weather and route conditions. You will be informed by us as early as possible about possible changes or cancellations.
How do I choose the right high-altitude tour for my ability?
The choice of an alpine tour should always be based on your personal ability and alpine experience. A gradual progression - from shorter to longer tours, from easy to technically more demanding - is advisable. Our mountain guides are happy to accompany you on this path and support you in your alpine development
Our offers are therefore provided with clear information on the level of difficulty, required stamina and technique to help you make the right decision. We are happy to provide you with personal advice directly. Come and visit us at the home base!
How can I best prepare myself for a high-altitude tour?
Good preparation is the key to a safe and enjoyable high-altitude experience. Regular endurance training - such as hiking, running or cycling - not only improves your fitness, but also your resilience at high altitudes. Technique training is just as important: you need to practise using crampons and ice axes to be able to move safely in the terrain. If you also attend alpine courses, study maps and familiarize yourself with meteorology and alpine dangers, you will have a solid foundation for making independent decisions in the mountains. Our mountain guides will not only support you along the way, but will also be happy to give you tips on how best to prepare - so that your alpine tour with ZERMATTERS is an unforgettable experience.
How difficult are alpine tours and how are they classified?
Alpine tours can be divided into seven main levels of difficulty according to the SAC Alpine Touring Scale:
- L: Easy
- WS: Not very difficult
- ZS: Fairly difficult
- S: Difficult
- SS: Very difficult
- AS: Extremely Difficult
- EX: Extremely difficult
Some of these grades can be additionally refined by a minus (-) or plus (+) to allow even more precise grading.
The rating is based on main criteria such as steepness, exposure, technical requirements and type of terrain (e.g. firn, ice, rock or glacier). Auxiliary criteria such as objective hazards, retreat options and seriousness of the route are also taken into account.
What happens if I don't meet the requirements for a tour?
Our mountain guides not only have a lot of experience, but also pay attention to the difficulty level of the tour when assessing it. At the same time, they decide on site whether the tour can be carried out as planned. If you do not meet the requirements and this compromises safety or the course of the tour, the tour may have to be adjusted or terminated prematurely. This decision is always made in the interests of the safety of everyone involved.
By the way, with a private mountain guide you are more flexible and can adjust the pace and route individually.
