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Road to 4000: Margherita Hut with an overnight stay at 4,554 meters
Alagna Valsesia, Vercelli · Piemonte•3 days · 2 nights•Mountaineering · 4,554 m
Experience
High altitude experiences
Difficulty ?
F (EASY)
Where?
Vercelli, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+24
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS CLIMB
A night at 4554 meters, Capanna Margherita
Sleeping at 4,554 metres, in the highest hut in Europe.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
Capanna Margherita is The Objective: the highest refuge in Europe, on the summit of Punta Gnifetti, deep in the glacial world of Monte Rosa.
Day 1. From Alagna Valsesia we ride the lifts and reach Rifugio Gnifetti, to acclimatise and get used to the equipment. Day 2. A start in the middle of the night, roped up on the glacier: the climb to the 4,554 metres of Capanna Margherita, where we sleep. Day 3. Descent to the valley, with sunrise over the four-thousanders all to ourselves.
5 reasons to come - sleeping in the highest hut in Europe - the summit of Punta Gnifetti, at 4,554 metres - the glacial panorama of the Monte Rosa massif - sunrise seen from a four-thousander - learning to move roped up on a glacier
Who it suits This is mountaineering: it takes excellent fitness and the will to test yourself at altitude. Equipment is provided.
The dream of anyone who looks up: set off with the Guidders.
GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 30 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
+24 Guiddy points
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Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.
How hard is it, really
Mountaineering scale
F (EASY)
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AD
D
TD
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WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
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BEFORE YOU GO
Build up to altitude gradually: in the weeks before, do outings above 2,000 m, sleep well the two nights before and arrive hydrated. Headache or nausea on the way up: tell your guide straight away, it's not a weakness
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IN YOUR BACKPACK
Crampons, ice axe, harness and helmet (rent them if you don't have them, your guide will show you how they work), warm gloves plus a spare pair, glacier glasses, high-factor sunscreen, a thermos and energy bars: we set off before dawn. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Alpine Guide
✓Overnight and Half Board
✓Overnight stay with breakfast
✓Dinner in hut
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Cable car, gondola or chairlift
✕Crampons (on request)
✕Mountaineering equipment (on request)
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Drinks
✕Tourist tax
✕Travel to Alagna Valsesia
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
Three days, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
1,470 m
Max altitude
4,554 m
Distance
15 km
Duration
3 days
Day 1
3 stops · from 11:00
Day 2
3 stops · from 05:00
Day 3
1 stop · from 06:00
Apple Maps11:00PARKING
Parking in Alagna Valsesia
Paid parking and lift access point.
13:30TRANSFER
Lift access to 3275 meters!
Trailhead and acclimatization Optional lunch at a mountain hut
15:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Capanna Gnifetti Hut. On July 18th, we'll be staying overnight at the Mantova Hut instead.
Overnight stay in a mountain hut (half-board). Situated at 3,647 meters (12,000 feet), we'll reach it after a short trek with a 370-meter (1,200-foot) elevation gain.
How do you get to Alagna Valsesia? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.
What to bring
A list made for this route.
Mountaineering ice axe
RENTABLE
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Moisturizing cream
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell pants
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Crampons
RENTABLE
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Mountaineering boots
RENTABLE
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Guiddy tip: don't have full mountaineering kit (with crampons), mountaineering kit ( Helmet - Piccozza - harness) and crampons?
If you don't have it, rent it when you book: your guide will hand it over at the meeting point in Alagna Valsesia, already in your size.
Full mountaineering kit (with crampons)
choose it when booking
€25 / outing
Mountaineering kit ( Helmet - Piccozza - harness)
choose it when booking
€15 / outing
Crampons
choose it when booking
€10 / outing
Mountaineering helmet
choose it when booking
€5 / outing
Picke mountaineering
choose it when booking
€5 / outing
Mountaineering harness
choose it when booking
€5 / outing
Choose sizes and items when you book. You pay for the rental only if the outing is confirmed.
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Questions?
Do I need mountaineering experience?
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No, but you need to be fit: 1,470 m of elevation gain over 3 days and 13 h of walking. You'll go over movement techniques and how to use the gear with your guide before setting off.
Can I join on my own?
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How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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How does gear rental work?
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Until when can I cancel?
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Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 30 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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