PPrograms and rates 2013 - Società delle Guide Alpine di Gressoney

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PPrograms and Rates 2013
Società delle Guide di Gressoney
Località Tache - 11020 Gressoney-La-Trinitè Ao Italia
Tel. e Fax 0125 36.62.80 - 349 43.20.563
[email protected]
www.guidemonterosa.info
Thanks to :
Regione Autonoma Valle d’Aosta
Unione Valdostana Guide di Alta Montagna
Cover Photo
Davide Camisasca
Photographs:
Davide Camisasca
Alessandro Comune
Arnoldo Welf
Bruno Welf
Graphic Design and Printing:
Tipografia Valdostana, Aosta
SO C I ET Y O F GRESSONE Y G U I DES
MONTE ROSA A L P I NE G U I DES
A L P I NE G U I DES
GUIDE ALPINE
Busca Alessandro
loc. Underwoald - Gressoney-St-Jean
Tel. 3474187656
Camisasca Davide
Piazza Umberto - Gressoney-Saint-Jean
Tel. 0125 35.53.05 - 348.39.42.300
[email protected]
www.davidecamisasca.com
Comune Alessandro
Fr. Woaldiele - Gressoney-La-Trinité
Tel. 0125 36.64.47 - 0125 36.63.47
347 28.00.006
[email protected]
Comune Massimo
Comune Paolo
Fr. Woaldiele - Gressoney-La-Trinité
Tel. 0125 36.64.47 - 347.08.02.910
[email protected]
Jaccod Alessandro
Str. Collina - Donnas
Tel. 0125 80.42.87 - 349.05.75.625
Nicolino Felice
Fr. Borgo , 77 Montjovet
Tel. 0166.792.80 - 328.90.23.510
0125 80.41.92
[email protected]
Squinobal Arturo
V. Deffeyes - Gressoney-St-Jean
Tel. 0125 35.53.13 - 0125 35.50.73
348 31.41.494
Squinobal Lorenzo
Fr. Valdobbia - Gressoney-St-Jean
Tel. 0125 35.55.95 - 0125 35.63.46
349.89.56.756
[email protected]
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Welf Arnoldo
Fr. Edelboden - Gressoney-La-Trinité
Tel. 0125 36.68.02 - 348 31.11.534
340.40.67.156
[email protected]
Welf Bruno
Loc.Underwald - Gressoney-La-Trinité
Tel. 0125 36.62.54 - 348 74.37.892
[email protected]
Laurent Francesco
Fr. Champsil – Gressoney-St-Jean
Tel. 348 81.44.942
[email protected]
A. Guide Alpine
Mattiello Franco
Fr. Theilly, 7 - 11020 Aosta
Tel. 347 52.64.610
[email protected]
GUIDE EMERITE
Busca Dario
Gressoney-St-Jean
Monterin Willy
Gressoney-La-Trinité
Rial Elio
Rial Brenno
Manganoni Roberto
Fr. Crest - Verrèsåß
I NTROD U C T I ON
monte Rosa
Monte Rosa has always represented a point of interest for its natural beauty,
inspiring many great figures including poets, authors, painters, naturalists and,
above all, alpinists.
It is known that in the early 500s, Leonardo da Vinci adventured onto the
slopes of Monboso (Monte Rosa). The origin of this name comes from the ancient
Celtic name, “roëse”, “roiza”, “rovesa”, meaning glacier.
The first true recorded ascent of Monte Rosa dates back to 1778; the “Roccia
della Scoperta” near the Lys Col, was climbed by seven alpinists from Gressoney,
Valentino and Joseph Beck, Sebastian Linty, Joseph Zumstein, Nicolas Vincent,
François Castel and Etienne Lisco.
The subsequent climbs on the massif were also led by alpinists from Gressoney; in 1819 Nicolas and Joseph Vincent claimed the peak which then took their
name (Vincent Pyramid). In the same year, Nicolas Vincent and Joseph Zumstein
reached the 4561-metre peak which is now known as the Zumstein Spitz. In 1893,
the Gressoney guides accompanied Her Majesty the Queen Margherita of Savoia to
the opening ceremony of the highest observatory hut in Europe, which was named
after her. Later, there were many first ascents completed by the Gressoney guides.
In 1902, there was the first ascent of the south-east face of the Western Lyskamm
by the guides, Franceso Curt,. Giacomo Davide and Alessandro Lazier. In 1903, the
guides, Curtaz and Pellissier, along with Mrs Grace Filder, opened a new route on
the south-east face of Western Lyskamm, which was then given the name, “via
Filder” (the Filder route). In 1907, the first winter ascent of Dufour took place with
the guides Antonio Curtaz and Franz Lazier who accompanied the alpinist Mario
Piacenza. Then, in 1911, the first Italian ascent of the north face of Lyskamm and
the first ascent of the south-west ridge of Castore were completed by the the guide
Antonio Welf along with his client, Carlo Fortina.
The Society of the Gressoney Alpine Guides was founded in 1963.
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LIST OF MONTE ROSA CLIMBS
• Dufour con discesa a Zermatt (4633 m)
• Dufour dal colle Zumstein (4633 m)
• Dufour per la cresta Rey (4633 m)
• Dufour per la via Piacenza (4633 m)
• Nordend per il colle Zumstein con discesa a Zermatt (4612 m)
• Zumstein (4561 m)
• Punta Gnifetti Capanna Margherita (4554 m)
• Lyskamm orientale per cresta Est (4527 m)
• Lyskamm orientale per cresta Sella (4527 m)
• Lyskamm orientale per cresta Perazzi (4527 m)
• Lyskamm orientale parete Sud via Guglielmina (4527 m)
• Lyskamm orientale parete Nord (4527 m)
• Lyskamm occidentale parete Nord (4481 m)
• Lyskamm occidentale per cresta O. (4481 m)
• Lyskamm occidentale via Ravelli (4481 m)
• Lyskamm occ. (4481 m) e or. (4527 m) trav.
• Traversata Naso del Lyskamm (4100 m)
• Cresta S. al Naso del Lyskamm dal Plateau con bivacco (4272 m)
• Colle del Lys (4248 m)
• Ludwigshohe (4342 m)
• Punta Parrot (4436 m)
• Shwarzhorn (4322 m)
• Balmenhorn Cristo delle vette (4167 m)
• Piramide Vincent (4215 m)
• Piramide Vincent per la cresta Sud (4215 m)
• Piramide Vincent per la cresta Sold. (4215 m)
• Punta Giordani (4046 m)
• Punta Perazzi (3906 m)
• Castore (4226 m)
• Corno Bianco cresta Nord (3320 m) Biv. Gastaldi
• Becca di Frudiera (3076 m) Mont Nery
For information about these climbs or climbs in other areas of the Aosta
Valley and the Alps, ask in our office, now located near the Gover lake in
Gressoney Saint-Jean, in the cross-country ski-school hut.
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C L I M B I NG AND MO U NTA I N
CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS
To introduce your children to the world of rock-climbing and the mountains,
the Gressoney Guides organise a weekly programme of courses and outings in
the mountains.
WEEKLY PROGRAMME
•Every afternoon from 3p.m. to 6 p.m., the climbing wall at the Saint Jean
office is open. It is recommended for all those who wish to try climbing, of all
ages, from 4 to 99 years!
COST: € 5 for 2 climbs
•Monday, Wednesday, Friday, meeting at 9 a.m., until 1 p.m., group climbing
courses for children (5-18years)
COST: € 50 per person per lesson. Groups of 4
•Tuesday, meeting at 9 a.m. and returning in the early afternoon, outing on
the Indren glacier to gain experience using crampons and pick-axe.
For children and adults
COST: € 50 per person. Groups of 7.
Lift and lunch not included.
•Thursday, meeting at 8 a.m. and returning mid-afternoon, trekking for
children and families towards the source of the river Lys, visiting the Cortlys
mountain pasture.
COST: € 20 per person. Groups of 12 people.
Bring packed lunch
•Saturday and Sunday, two-day outings, in a mountain refuge, with climbing
course and ascent to Punta Telcio.
Departure at 9 a.m. from the Punta Jolanda ski-lift, one-hour walk to the
Gabiet climbing wall. Lunch in the refuge and rock-climbing until 4p.m. Ascent
to the Orestes’s Hütte refuge for dinner and overnight stay. Sunday morning,
rock-climbing ascent of the easy ridge to Punta Telcio. Packed lunch and
descent via footpath to Stafal. For children aged 10-18 years.
COST: € 200 per child. Groups of 2-4 children
The cost includes the lift-pass to Punta Jolanda, lunches, half-board in the
refuge and use of the climbing harness.
IN ADDITION:
For children and teenagers, the following can be privately organised: climbing
lessons, via ferrata ascents, outings to approach the world of mountaineering
which can be carried out in one day or with overnight-stay in a refuge or in a
tent.
For costs and information or suggestions, ask directly in our office.
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C L I M B I NG
VIA FERRATAS
Via ferratas are specially-equipped mountaineering routes which allow you
to have a taste of rock-climbing and also reach amazing viewpoints. At
Gressoney, our guides can take you on two routes and their variations.
COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT: helmet, harness, ferrata kit with energyabsorbing lanyard, walking boots.
Jose Angster Ferrata
A beautiful itinerary to enjoy a great view of the inhabited area of Gressoney
Saint Jean and of Monte Rosa. With an alternative route, “The Children’s
Ferrata” it is an excellent introduction to the world of via ferratas.
Ferrata of the Gressoney Guides
An itinerary which is favoured for the view of the inhabited area of Trinité
from above and its closeness to the Monte Rosa massif. A highlight of this
ferrata is a 40m “Tibetan bridge” suspended 60m above the ground. The
alternative red route (with tibetan bridge) and black route are very demanding
and suitable for those with previous ferrata experience.
COSTS:
•Children’s Ferrata: 60 euros + 10 euros per person (max. 5)
•Jose Angster and the Guide’s ferrata: 80 euros + 10 euros per person (max.3)
•Guide’s ferrata via the red route: 100 euros for 1 person, 120 euros for 2 people
The price includes the cost of the guide.
Personal and everything else is not included.
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DA I L Y P ROGRAMMES
CLIMB TO 4046 METRES AT PUNTA GIORDANI
The quickest and easiest of the 4000m peaks of Gressoney. In around 3
hours of walking, you can experience the “thin air” at high altitude without
depriving work or family of your presence for longer than a day.
P ROGRAMME:
Meeting at 7.30a.m. at the Staffal ticket office and ascent by lift to Punta
Indren (3270m). From there we fully climb the Indren glacier until reaching
the rock of Giordani peak at 4046m.
COST:GROUPS OF 4 PEOPLE
GROUPS OF 3 PEOPLE GROUPS OF 2 PEOPLE ONE PERSON
€ 85 per person
€ 110 per person
€ 160 per person
€ 300
Lift pass, lunch and everything else are not included.
THE 4000m PEAKS OF MONTE ROSA IN A DAY
Thanks to the new Indren lift, it’s now possible to climb some of Rosa’s
peaks, enjoy the amazing views and experience the glacial environment at
high altitude without having to stay in a refuge and without taking precious
time away from other activities. Among the destinations which are easilyreached in around 4 hours of walking are the Piramide Vincent (4215m), the
Cristo delle Vette (4167m) and the Roccia della Scoperta at the colle del Lys
(4153m).
P ROGRAMME:
Meeting at 7.30a.m. at the Staffal ticket office and ascent by lift to Punta
Indren (3270m). From there you reach the Lys glacier which you follow up to
your chosen goal.
COST: GROUPS OF 4 PEOPLE GROUPS OF 3 PEOPLE GROUPS OF 2 PEOPLE
1 ONE PERSON
€ 100 per person
€ 120 per person
€ 160 per person
€ 300
Lift pass, lunch and everything else are not included.
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ONE AND A H A L F DAY P ROGRAMMES
MARGHERITA HUT 4554m
4554 m
The Margherita Hut on Punta Gnifetti at 4554m is the highest mountain
refuge in Europe. Following the horizon, your gaze can take in all 360°,
admiring all of the surrounding Alps and the start of the Appenine range.
Despite being quite physically demanding, from a technical point of view it
is easy and especially interesting as the entire route follows the Lys glacier.
ProgrammE:
Day 1: Meeting at the departure point of the lifts in Staffal at 2.30p.m., equipment check and ascent by lift to Punta Indren (3270m). Departure on foot to
the Città di Mantova refuge (3498m), arriving after around 2 and a half hours
of walking. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Departure at 6.30 a.m. and arrival after around 5 hours at the Margherita Hut (4554m) on Punta Gnifetti, after a short break, return to the Città
di Mantova refuge and then we descend to Punta Indren. Expected arrival at
Staffal at around 4.30p.m.
Cost: GROUPS OF 5 PEOPLE€ 115 per person
GROUPS OF 4 PEOPLE € 134 per person
ONE PERSON
€ 454
Il prezzo comprende esclusivamente il compenso e le spese vive della guida.
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Punta Castore
4226 m
This mountain is the perfect compromise between difficulty and length in
reaching the summit. All that is needed is around 3 and a half hours of
enjoyable walking, which is especially fun in the second half thanks to its
elegant snow ridge which is not excessively demanding.
ProgrammE:
Day 1: Meeting at the departure point of the lift in Staffal at 2.30p.m.,
equipment check and ascent by lift to the Bettaforca Col at 2700m. Departure
on foot to the Quintino Sella refuge 3585m, around 3 and a half hours of
walking. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Departure at 6.30 a.m. and arrival after 3 and a half hours at the
summit of Punta Castore 4226m, after a short break we return to the Quintino
Sella refuge and then descend to the Bettaforca Col. Expected arrival at Staffal
at 3.30 p.m.
Costo: GROUPS OF 4 PEOPLE € 134 per person
ONE PERSON
€ 454
Il prezzo comprende esclusivamente il compenso e le spese vive della guida.
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VINCENT PYRAMID
4215 m
This mountain is ideal for those who have never dared to even dream of reaching 4000m. To get to the top, we follow the first part of the route to the
Margherita Hut to then take the easy slopes to the right. From the Vincent
summit, the three valleys of Alagna, Gressoney and Champoluc can be admired and the view can extend from Monte Bianco to the Maritime Alps.
ProgrammE:
Day 1: Meeting at the departure point of the lifts in Staffal at 2.30p.m.,
equipment check and ascent by lift to Punta Indren (3270m). Departure on
foot to the Città di Mantova refuge (3498m), arriving after around 2 and a
half hours of walking. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Departure at 7.30 a.m. and arrival after around 3 hours of walking at
the Vincent Pyramid Hut 4215m, after a short break, we return to the Città
di Mantova refuge and the descend to Punta Indren. Expected arrival at
Staffal at 3.30p.m.
Cost:GROUPS OF 4 PEOPLE€ 125 per person
ONE PERSON
€ 415
The price covers exclusively the payment and expenses of the guide
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TRAVERSE OF THE LYSKAMM NOSE
4100 m
An evocative traverse which develops at the feet of Lyskamm’s south face
and passes over the Nose at 4100m. This route is one of the most important parts of the historical ski-mountaineering race, “Mezzalama Trophy”.
Following this route, you can admire the great crevasses of the Felik and Lys
glaciers, completing a route which allows you to take in views of all of the
Monte Rosa massif.
ProgrammE:
on foot to the Quintino Sella refuge 3585m, in around 3 and a half hours of
Day 2: Departure at 6.30 a.m. and arrival after 5 hours at the Città di Mantova refuge 3498m, after a break, we go to Punta Indren and then descend to
Staffal. Expected arrival at 4.30 p.m.
Cost:GROUPS OF 4 PEOPLE€ 154 per person
ONE PERSON
€ 511
The price covers exclusively the payment and expenses of the guide
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LYSKAMM TRAVERSE
4527 m
This traverse develops along the sharp ridge between the two Lyskamm peaks. It is a very exposed traverse which is considered to be one of the most
majestic and breathtaking of the Alps. Good preparation and experience of
walking on ice with crampons is required for this type of itinerary.
ProgrammE:
Day 2: Departure at 5.30 a.m. and arrival after around 7 hours at the Città di
Mantova refuge 3498m, after a break, we go back to Punta Indren and then
descend to Staffal. Expected arrival at 4.30 p.m.
Cost:
2 PEOPLE € 400 per person
ONE PERSON € 650
The price covers exclusively the payment and expenses of the guide.
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Punta Dufour
4633 m
This is the second highest peak in Europe. This is an imposing itinerary due
to the enormous Macugnaga precipice and for the extraordinary and fantastic
jagged ridge which leads to the summit. For this programme, good preparation and experience of moving on ice and rock with crampons is required.
ProgrammE:
Day 1: Meeting at the departure point of the lifts in Staffal at 2.30p.m., equipment check and ascent by lift to Punta Indren (3270m). Departure on foot to
the Città di Mantova refuge (3498m), arriving after around 2 and a half hours
of walking. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Departure at 3.30 a.m. and arrival after around 36 and a half hours
at Punta Dufour. After a short break, we return to the Città di Mantova refuge
and then descend to Punta Indren. Expected arrival at Staffal at 4.30p.m.
NB. È possibile modificare la durata del programma e l’itinerario su richiesta.
Cost:
2 persone € 400 per person
ONE PERSON €
650
The price covers exclusively the payment and expenses of the guide.
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il m a s s icci o d e l m o n t e r o s a
Castore
4226 m
R. Q. Sella
3585 m
Lyskamm Occ.
4477 m
L
Lyskamm Or.
4527 m
P. Dufour P. Zumstein
4633 m
4583 m
P. Gnifetti
R. Margherita
4559 m
R. Mantova
3500 m
P. Giordani
4046 m
M U L T I - DA Y P ROGRAMMES
MONTE ROSA EXPERIENCE
This 4-day programme has been designed to enable you to explore the Monte
Rosa massif, climbing 5 of its 4000m peaks and dedicating time to the
technique of moving with crampons, self-rescue manoeuvres and roped-party
management on ice.
DateS: 13-14-15-16 July / 27-28-29-30 July / 17-18-19-20 August
ProgrammE:
Day 1 : Meeting at the departure point of the lifts in Staffal at 2.30 p.m.,
equipment check and ascent by lift to the “colle della Bettaforca”, 2700m.
Departure on foot to the Quintino Sella refuge 3585m, around 3 and a half
hours of walking. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Departure at 6.30 a.m. and arrival after around 3 and a half hours at
Punta Castore 4226m. After a break we return to the Quintino Sella refuge
for a good lunch. In the afternoon, we go on the glacier for a lesson on selfrescue, setting up a pulley system to rescue a companion from a crevasse.
We will also look at the issues regarding systems of tying into a roped-party,
the progression of the roped-party on a snow ridge and the progression on a
glacier. Dinner and overnight stay at the Quintino Sella refuge.
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Day 3: Traverse of the Lyskamm Nose 4100m, passing at the feet of the
Lyskamm south faces. This route is one of the most important parts of the
historical ski-mountaineering race, “Mezzalama Trophy”. Having passed the
“Nose”, we will descend to a lower plain and then climb up to Cristo delle
Vette (the highest statue of Christ the Redeemer in the world), positioned
on Balmenhorn 4167m, where we will eat our packed-lunch. In the afternoon, we will reach the Margherita Hut 4554m, Europe’s highest refuge, where
we will have dinner and stay overnight.
Day 4: After having admired one of the most spectacular and evocative
dawns in the world, we leave the refuge to climb to Punta Zumstein 4561m.
After taking a couple of photos, we descend, via the Lys Col and we will
head up to the last 4000m peak of the experience, Vincent Pyramid 4215m.
Descending to the Mantova Refuge for lunch we will study in depth the topics dealt with on Day 2. Estimated arrival at Staffal at 4.30 p.m.
COSTO:GROUPS OF 4 PEOPLE € 300 per person
This tour can be organised for other dates on request.
The price includes the cost of the guide and half-board for the guide. Lift passes, accommodation and refuge lunches for clients and everything else is not included.
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Mountaineering Tour of Monte Rosa
A unique chance to discover the fantastic Monte Rosa
massif from all angles.
2 NIGHTS, 3 DAYS
Day 1: Meeting point at Staffal, equipment check, ascent by lift to Punta
Indren 3270m, and from here we continue on foot to the Mantova Refuge
3498m; dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Ascent to the Lys Col 4248m, short break and then decent along
the Grenzgletscher to reach Rotenboden 2815m; from here we take the
Gorgengratt scenic train to the characteristic village of Zermatt, dinner and
overnight stay.
Day 3: Ascent by lift to take in the spectacular view from Klein Matterhorn
3883m, a stone’s throw from Cervino (the Matterhorn), and from here we
traverse below the Breithorn South faces, to then climb Castore 4226m and
after a short break we go to the Sella Refuge 3585m for lunch and then
descend to Gressoney.
Max 4 people per group
GROUPS OF 4, 275 EUROS per person
3 NIGHTS, 4 DAYS
Day 2: Ascent to Europe’s highest refuge (Capanna Margherita 4554m) and
to the third peak of the Massif (Zumsteinspitze 4561m), descent along
the Grenzgletscher to the very new Monte Rosa Hutte 2795m, dinner and
overnight stay.
Day 3: Traverse to Rotenboden 2815m and descent to Zermatt with the
Gornengratt scenic train, afternoon available for visiting the characteristic
Swiss village, dinner and overnight stay.
after a short break we go to the Sella Refuge 3585m for lunch and then
descend to Gressoney.
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4 NIGHTS, 5 DAYS
Day 2: Ascent to Vincent Pyramid 4215m, then to Cristo delle Vette 4167m
and to Lugwigshohe 4342m and we then continue to the Margherita Hut
4554m, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Ascent to Zumsteinspitze 4561m (the third peak of the Massif),
descent along the Grenzgletscher to reach Rotenboden 2815m; from here
we take the Gornengratt scenic train to the characteristic village of Zermatt,
dinner and overnight stay.
after a short break we go to the Sella Refuge 3585m, dinner and overnight
stay.
Day5: Traverse of the Lyskamm Nose 4100m, in the natural amphitheatre
of the two splendid Felik and Lys glaciers, descent to the Mantova Refuge
3498m for lunch before returning to Gressoney.
4 NIGHTS, 5 DAYS – Departure and arrival at Zermatt
Day 1: Ascent by lift to the Kleine Matterhorn 3883m, at a stone’s throw
from Cervino (the Matterhorn), continuing to the Western and Central
Breithorn 4160m, then descent to the Guide di Ayas Refuge 3420m, dinner
and overnight stay.
Day2: Ascent to the higher of the twin peaks, Castore 4226m and after a
short break to appreciate the breathtaking view, descent to the Sella Refuge
Day 3: Traverse of the Lyskamm Nose 4100m, in the natural amphitheatre
of the two splendid Felik and Lys glaciers, descent to the Mantova Refuge
Day 4: Ascent to Vincent Pyramid 4215m, then to Cristo delle Vette 4167m
and to Lugwigshohe 4342m and we then continue to the Margherita Hut
Day5: Ascent to Zumsteinspitze 4561m (the third peak of the Massif),
descent along the Grenzgletscher to reach Rotenboden 2815m; from here
we take the Gornengratt scenic train back to the characteristic village of
Zermatt.
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Mountain Photo Workshop
Mountain Photography courses
In search of the most evocative corners between the Aosta Valley mountains
The workshops are dedicated to those who are passionate about photography and
the mountains and who wish to expand their theoretical and practical knowledge.
With the help of Davide Camisasca, a professional photographer and alpine
guide, who will put his professional and local knowledge at the disposal of the
participants to enable them to learn more about the techniques of photography
in the mountains.
The proposed workshops are spread out over one or two days of activity in
the field, between the beautiful Aosta Valley mountains; the course combines
practical exercises in the field and lessons in the refuge. A concluding stage
will be dedicated to a critical analysis of the photography produced by the
participants.
The workshops look at the various stages of preparation of a shot, from studying
the subject and the framing to territorial planning for the selection of the
most appropriate equipment. The concluding stage which takes place in Davide
Camisasca’s photographic studio will be dedicated to the selection of images and
the enhancement using photo editing software. The course will be integrated
with the consultancy of the journalist and director Pietro Giglio, who will deal
with a section of the course dedicated to the techniques of shooting videos to
relate mountain journeys using a video camera.
FOR INFORMATION, BOOKINGS AND CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Davide Camisasca - Puro Waeg, 9 - 11025 Gressoney-St-Jean (Ao).
web: http://www.davidecamisasca.com/ - mail: [email protected]
cell: +39 3483942300.
The dates are subject to change depending on weather conditions.
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TREKKING IN THE OTRO AND VOGNA VALLEYS
This itinerary allows you to discover some of the ancient well-conserved
Walser villages which are very different from the more well-known Gressoney
villages. It is a fairly challenging route requiring 5-6 hours of walking per
day yet leaving you a lot of time to enjoy the natural environment. Ideal for
teenagers.
PROGRAMME:
Day 1: Meeting at 8.00a.m. at the Staffal ticket office and ascent by lift to
Gabit (2380m) from where we start to walk up to the Passo di Zube (2870m).
From this col, we begin the descent in the beautiful Otro valley to the Zar
Senni refuge (1650m) where we stay overnight.
Day 2: Descent towards Alagna, where we buy our packed lunch and take a
taxi to St.Antonio (1380m), a Walser-style village at the start of the Vogna
valley. We climb up to Peccia (1530m) where we turn into the adjoining
Valdobbia valley, which we follow up to the Sottile home(2380m) for our
overnight stay.
Day 3: We start to descend towards Gressoney Saint Jean. Passing via the
small Principi valley we reach the town in the early afternoon.
COST: € 840 per group
The price includes the cost and expenses of the guide. Refuge accommodation, lunches,
lift passes, taxi and bus transfers and everything else are not included. Groups of up to 12
people.
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GRO U P P ROGRAMMES
QUEEN MARGHERITA HUT
4554 m
Every Thursday in July and August, with a minimum of three and a maximum of 5 people, the Society of Gressoney Guides organises an ascent to the
Margherita Hut.
ProgrammE:
Day 1: Meeting at the departure point of the lifts in Staffal at 2.30 p.m.,
equipment check and ascent by lift to Punta Indren 3270m. Departure on foot
to the Città di Mantova refuge 3498m, with around two and a half hours of
Day 2: Departure at 6.30 a.m. and arrival after around 5 hours at the Margherita Hut 4554m on Punta Gnifetti, after a short break, we return to the Città di
Mantova refuge and then continue down to Punta Indren. Estimated arrival at
Staffal at 4.30 p.m
Cost: 230 EUROS per person.
Groups: minimum of 3, maximum of 5. The price covers the cost of the guide, half-board in
the refuge, rental of harness and crampons. Drinks and extras in the refuge, lunch on the
second day and everything else is not included.
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GRO U P P ROGRAMMES
Punta Castore
4226 m
Every Thursday in July and August, with a minimum of three and a maximum
of 5 people, the Society of Gressoney Guides organises an ascent to Punta
Castore.
ProgrammE:
Day 2: Departure at 6.30 a.m. and arrival after 3 and a half hours at the
summit of Punta Castore 4226m, after a short break we return to the Quntino
Sella refuge and then continue down to the Bettaforca Col. Expected arrival at
Staffal at 3.30 p.m.
Cost: 230 EUROS per person
Groups: minimum of 3, maximum of 5. The price covers the cost of the guide, half-board in
the refuge, rental of harness and crampons. Drinks and extras in the refuge, lunch on the
second day and everything else is not included.
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W I NTER A C T I V I T Y
FREERIDE – OFF-PISTE SKIING
Off-piste skiing on Monte Rosa is an unforgettable experience. The vast
valleys where the pistes pass leave ample space from skiing where you can
create your own tracks in the fresh snow. The variety of terrain and settings
allow you to enjoy descents in both perfect woods and wide sunny slopes,
from steep, technical channels to between seracs. Let one of our guides
take you into this world, whatever your skiing level may be.
Compulsory Material:
ARVA device for rescuing avalanche victims.
COST:Grupps of 3 person 94 euro per person
Grupps of 4 person 80 euro per person
The price covers the cost of the guide. Skipass, lunch, transfers and everything else is not
included.
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HELISKIING
This activity has become more popular because of the many possibilities that
Monta Rosa can offer to skiers. In fact, the slopes of this huge mountain
offer descents of to 3000m at a time in wild and isolated environments,
often on glaciers, in which case, a guide is invaluable to avoid the possible
dangers and make the most of unforgettable skiing experiences.
COST:
from 240 EUROS per person for groups of 4-7 skiers
The price covers the cost of the guide and the helicopter flight. Skipass, lunch, transfers
and everything else is not included. Possible further flights cost 150 Euros per person.
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SNOWSHOEING
Snowshoes are ideal for those who wish to discover the mountain in winter
but aren’t able to ski. The calm pace of walking with snowshoes is also
perfect for those who aren’t looking for a physically tiring experience and in
this way you can fully appreciate the peace and tranquillity of the mountain
in its pure winter coat
COST: ½-day Itinerary 150 EUROS,
Full-day Itinerary 250 EUROS
The price covers the cost of the guide. Skipass, lunch, transfers, snow-shoe rent and
everything else is not included.
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SKI-MOUNTAINEERING
Ski-mountaineering in Gressoney has many different forms of expression:
from multi-day trips on the glaciers, in the tracks of the legendary
Mezzalama trophy route, to one-day trips in the wilderness of the lateral
valleys. It is also very common to combine the use of climbing skins with
the ski-lifts to enjoy long descents without excessive effort. This is the best
way to make the most of Monte Rosa’s ‘free-ride’.
COST: Grupps of 3 people 94 euro a person
Grupps of 4 people 80 euro a person
The price covers the cost of the guide. Skipass, lunch, transfers and everything else is not
included.
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REG U L AT I ONS
ENROLMENTS for private excursions take place in the Guide di Gressoney-LaTrinité office in Tache or in the office in Gressoney Saint-Jean in the area of
the Gover lake.
For GROUP PROGRAMMES, the excursions are organized only once a week.
The departure date is fixed for Thursday each week during July and August.
For all the group programmes, the price covers:
•the assistance of the alpine guide;
•half-board accommodation in the refuge (drinks excluded)
•the use of mountaineering equipment (harness, crampons) if issued by the
society.
THE CITTÀ DI MANTOVA REFUGE
The City of Mantova Refuge was opened in 1982 by the society of Gressoney
guides who have built and now own it. The name was given in memory of
four mountaineers from Mantova who were victims of a ski-mountaineering
incident on the slopes of Lyskamm.
Over the last two years, the refuge has been subject to restorations to
considerably improve its comfort, making it one of the top refuges in a
high mountain environment. At the end of the works, there will be a new
room with big panoramic windows, internal toilets, a new and more efficient
kitchen and bigger dorms.
The refuge is the ideal starting point for many climbs on Monte Rosa,
such as the Margherita Hut, Vincent Pyramid, Lyskamm, Dufour and for the
classic traverses towards Zermatt or to the Sella refuge. Furthermore it is a
panoramic goal for amazing excursions from Stafal or Gabiet.
It is open from 18 June to 12 September.
For bookings and information, call 347 08.02.910
or go to the website www.rifugiomantova.it
Our guides are available to look at other programmes which are not shown
in this guide, to meet all your needs. Furthermore, they can also take you to
discover other peaks in the Aosta Valley and in the whole of the Alpine range.
We also organise exciting canyoning trips.
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S U MMAR Y
• Le guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• Il Monte Rosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
• Le ascensioni. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
C L I M B I NG AND MO U NTA I N
• Bambini e ragazzi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
C L I M B I NG
• Ferrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DA I L Y P ROGRAMMES
• Il primo 4000: Punta Giordani . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• I 4000 in giornata. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ONE AND A H A L F DAY P ROGRAMME S
• Rifugio Margherita (4554m) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
• Castore (4226m) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
• Piramide Vincent (4215 m). . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
• Traversata del Naso
del Lyskamm (4100 m) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
• Traversata dei Lyskamm (4527 m). . . . . . . 14
• Punta Dufour (4633 m) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
• Stage Monte Rosa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• Tour del Monte Rosa alpinistico. . . . . . . . . . 20
• Corso di fotografia in montagna. . . . . . . . . 22
• Trekking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
GRO U P P ROGRAMMES
• Rifugio Margherita. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
• Castore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
• Freeride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
• Heliski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
• Ciaspole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
• Scialpinismo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
• Regolamento gite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
• Il Rifugio Città di Mantova. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
SO C I ET Y O F GRESSONE Y G U I DES
Founded 1963
Località Tache
11020 Gressoney-La-Trinitè (Ao) Italia
Ph. - Fax: 0125 36.62.80 - 349 43.20.563
[email protected]
www.guidemonterosa.info

PPrograms and rates 2013 - Società delle Guide Alpine di Gressoney

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