7-day ski traverse from Alpe Devero to Andermatt in the Alps

Follow Paolo, IFMGA certified guide, on this 7-day ski traverse from Alpe Devero to Andermatt and discover the spectacular Italian and Swiss Alps!

Group

7 Days

Mar

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Travel all the way from Italy to Switzerland with the help of an expert guide.
Challenge yourself on this 7-day expedition.
Discover two of the most important mountain villages in the Alps.

Description

Join me all the way from the Italian village of Alpe Devero to the mountain village of Andermatt in Switzerland. Thanks to this region’s perfect weather, spectacular slopes and easy to cross mountain passes, this 7-day ski traverse will be the ultimate challenge for off piste skiers!

Our meeting point will be at the Domodossola Station in the Piedmont region, in northwestern Italy. From there, we’ll transfer by car to Alpe Devero which will be the starting point of our traverse. Devero is located in the far north of Piedmont and in winter, this region turns into a spectacular white paradise. Thanks to its location and its magical scenery, this village’s surroundings will be the ideal playground for lovers of skiing and ski mountaineering.

We’ll discover these mountain’s treasures like the Formazza Valley, the Bedretto Valley and its many surrounding summits as we move from hut to hut in search of the best powder snow! Some of the peaks we might ascend are Punta d’Arbola (3,235 m) and Punta Elgio (2,837 m). However, please keep in mind that our itinerary and destinations may vary according to the weather and snow conditions. For a more detailed description of the trip, take a look at the itinerary below!

In order to join me on this 7-day ski traverse, all participants must be experienced and strong skiers and must have a great physical condition.

So, if you are ready to experience this spectacular ski adventure, send your request and prepare to discover the Italian and Swiss Alps like you never imagined before!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Mountain guide expenses

Price details

Price does not include: *Accommodation *Transportation

Itinerary

Day 1: Meeting point in Domodossola Station

Meeting point in Domodossola station and transfer to Devero (50 minutes by car).

Maybe it’s possible to do a short ski tour.

In the evening, we will check the last security details and each participant’s equipment.

Stay the night in a small mountain hut.

Day 2: First day of skiing

Depending on weather conditions, we’ll climb one of the most beautiful summits around Alpe Devero and then return back to the same accommodation as the night before.

Day 3: Formazza Valley

We’ll travel from Devero to the Formazza valley and spend the night in the Margaroli Hut.

Day 4: Punta d'Arbola (3,235 m)

We’ll climb the beautiful Punta d’Arbola and descend through the Riale.

Night in a Hotel.

Day 5: Punta Elgio

We’ll climb Punta Elgio and descend through the Bedretto Valley. Then, we’ll climb all the way up to the Piansecco Hut (one hour) where we’ll spend the night.

Day 6: Pizzo Rotondo (2,237 m)

We’ll climb Pizzo Rotondo and descend through the north side to reach the Rotondo hut.

Day 7: Rotalli Pass

A short climb to the Rotalli Pass and then we’ll descend to Realp end Andermatt.

Return to Domodossola station by train.

About the guide

Paolo

Mountain Guide

The desire to turn my passion for the mountains into my profession led me train as a professional mountain guide. I became a certified IFMGA guide in 2005 and have spent more than 200 days per year on the mountains ever since.

Although I usually work in the Mont Blanc area, Monterosa, the Lepontine Alps and the Dolomites, I'm always eager to explore more remote places and have truly unique experiences. I have extensive experience in the Lofoten Islands, in Norway, as well.

To me, reaching the summit is important but not as much as enjoying the journey and sharing some unforgettable moments. The ascent usually provides the chance to enjoy the views, while a night in a bivouac is always a good opportunity to look at the stars and share a good talk.

I speak English, French and Italian, of course.

Languages

Italian | French | English

Certificates

UIAGM | IFMGA

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