Regina Margherita Hut 2 Day Guided Ascent
The Regina Margherita Hut is the highest building in all of Europe, and one of our IFMGA certified guides wants to lead you to it, atop the Punta Gnifetti.
2 Days
Jun - Sep
High
Beginner
Description
The Regina Margherita hut (4,554m) in the Alps of Italy, atop the Punta Gnifetti is famous for a variety of reasons. Not only is the hut named after an Italian Queen, Margherita of Savoy, but it is also the highest building in all of Europe!
On this trip we invite you to embark on a 2-day journey to Capanna Margherita, the highest refuge in Europe, where you'll be captivated by awe-inspiring panoramas that stretch beyond the horizon. This is an extraordinary experience that promises to leave a lasting impression.
Over 2 days and in a progressive manner, you will learn the basic techniques of rope formation and progression in a glacial environment. You will learn how to use ice axes and crampons and how to coordinate with your climbing partners. No previous experience is required, only good physical training.
Our adventure begins on day 1 with a meeting in Stafal, Gressoney, between 10:00 and 12:00 in the late morning. We’ll take the lifts heading up to Punta Indren (in some cases, the meeting point is at Punta Indren).
We'll stay overnight at either the Gnifetti or Mantova Refuge, and next day an early start awaits as we wake before sunrise, have breakfast, and set off for Punta Gnifetti (4,554m). Upon arrival at Capanna Margherita, we'll enjoy a well-deserved snack or lunch.
Afterward, we'll return to the refuge (Gnifetti or Mantova) before descending via the Punta Indren cable car.
The Margherita hut is a special place. And it would our pleasure to guide you to it, so you can see and feel just how special it really is. If you’re interested, please send us a request.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- Price quoted is to join a group.
- The price includes:
- Mountain Guide Instructor for 2 days;
- Common equipment (ropes, carabiners, lanyards, etc.)
- The price does not include:
- Half board in refuge
- The guide’s accommodation and food costs, to be divided into the group (€55 half board)
- The costs of the personal cable car return (around €40) and the guide (to be divided between the participants)
- Travel expenses
- Personal and guide’s lunches or packed lunches (to be divided among the participants)
- Equipment rental: Harness, crampons, ice axe
- Possibility of renting boots (at Ermanno sport in Staffal, near the lifts or in Aosta Monturastore AlpStation in Aosta)
- Supplementary accident insurance
- Anything not specified under “the price includes”
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1
Meeting in Stafal, Gressoney in the late morning (possible time from 10:00 to 12:00). We will take the lifts towards Punta Indren (sometimes the appointment is given directly at Punta Indren). Overnight stay at the Gnifetti Refuge or Mantua.
Day 2: Day 2
Wake up before dawn, breakfast and departure towards Punta Gnifetti (4554m) where we will reach Capanna Margherita for a snack/lunch break. Return to Gnifetti or Mantua and then go down to the Punta Indren cable car
FAQs
What experience and how fit do I need to be to climb this mountain? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
You don't need experience with high mountai or crampons. You must be trained and in a good fisical shape
How far in advance should I start training and what kind of training do you suggest?
The more elevation gain you make during a trekking, the better it will be. Progressively add weight to your backpack.
Will I need to bring any technical equipment of my own? Is it possible to rent equipment, and if so, what would be the approximate cost of that?
Yes, you need to bring Harness, crampons, ice axe an Helmet (Possible Rent). The only item that we don't rent is the mountaineering boots. The request for rental equipment must be communicated in good time, at least one week before the start of the event. However, we recommend communicating this when purchasing the event. The guide will bring all the equipment directly to the event.
Boots can be rented at the store Alp Station of Aosta (you have to arrange the rental yourself)
Will there be porters to help to carry group and personal equipment?
No
How will accommodation and meals be handled on the mountain?
The Gnifetti Hut is one of the best high mountai cousine. Beds are comfortable
What happens in the event of bad weather?
If the bed weather is predictable, the event will be deleted. If the guide will consider a chance to climb and confirm the event, there wont be a refond and the group will try to reach the summit.
Are there any other special requirements such as permits/insurance/vaccines that we need to consider before the tour?
We will ask you to sign a good ealth autocertification
What is the best time of the year to climb this mountain?
From June to mid September
Can I join a group?
Yes
What is the group size?
The groups are of maximum 5 people and minimum 3.
Which are the required skills and previous experience to join this trip?
Good physical training for mountain treks. At least 1500m D+ uphill during trekking as a prerequisite. (no climbing of this prerequisite during the event).
No previous experience on 4000m is required.
How can I get to the meeting point (Staffal)?
It is possible to organize cars from Milan, Turin or the main urban centers and share travel costs. Also for those arriving by public transport in Aosta. The organization of transport is autonomous and personal. It can be organized between participants on a WhatsApp group to share cars.
Appointment in Stafal, Gressoney on the first day around lunchtime (from 10 to 12 possible appointment time – precise time and location will be communicated on the WhatsApp group).
The WhatsApp group will be created about a week before the event!
The cars will be left at the car park of the Staffal cable cars, Gressoney.
What clothes, backpack, and extra things do I need to bring?
Winter mountain clothing, “onion” clothing is recommended, i.e. with various layers to be adjusted based on the temperature:
– thermal underwear
– pail or soft shell type layer – waterproof shell + warm down jacket or similar
– Trousers in soft-shell or goretex shell or similar
– Hat or headband
– two pairs of snow gloves (one warm and one lighter and more sensitive)
– fog mask and sunglasses
– UV rays protective cream
– Front
– Backpack 30/40 LT
– Sheet bag
– Telescopic poles (optional but very useful)
– Waterproof, rigid, high-ankle mountain boots (boots for universal crampons are also fine)
-bars/dried fruit/gel for the climb
-water bottle
What's NOT included in the price?
The price does not include the night and half board in a personal refuge and that of the guide (to be shared among the group), personal and mountain guide lunches, travel to the places where the event takes place and rental of ice axes, crampons and harnesses.
About the guide
Jacopo
5.0
(1)
Mountain Guide
Born in 1983, grown in Brusson, I ran for the Aosta Valley regional team of Biathlon until the age of 19.
In 2002 I left home to continue my studies in France and later in Belgium, during this time I was offered for a job in Milan.
This way started a journey inside television channels and post-production companies, where I get skilled and specialize in 2D and 3D animation, editing and compositing.
2010 is the year of change: sick of the hectic life and the work system of big companies, I take the decision to come back to Aosta Valley. During that time I also started to approach asana practice and a personal study in Vedantic Philosophy. My personal challenge was to turn my passion for the sports and the mountains into a new job and I started to realize this life plan. In 2016 I achieve the title of Aspirant Mountain Guide and in 2019 I can finally fulfill my dream, becoming an IFMGA Mountain Guide and qualified Yoga teacher in the really traditional Sivananda Yoga Vidya Peetham, Kadaleevanam, Kodakkad Village in the South of India.
Languages
Italian | French | English
Certificates
UVGAM | IFMGA
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