SPAGHETTI TOUR Monte Rosa Massif
Duration: 5 days
Country/Region: Switzerland, Zermatt
Price: from 1’995 CHF p.P.
Participants: 2-6
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The Spaghetti Tour: An epic 5-day high-altitude tour from hut to hut through the Valais Alps with the challenge of conquering 10 majestic 4000-metre peaks. The Spaghetti Tour is a worldwide classic and must have been part of every alpinist’s repertoire. Together we will guide you safely through the Monte Rosa massif and experience a multi-day high-altitude tour without compromises!
Requirements:
Technique
Advanced
Alpine technique
Solid touring experience
Good condition for day tours
Use of ice axe and crampons
First experience needed
The multi-day high-altitude tour in the Monte Rosa massif par excellence: the Spaghetti Tour. Climb 10x4000ers with a mountain guide
The Valais Alps, a majestic mountain range that is immortalized on the 20 Swiss franc bill, among other things. There are plenty of peaks in the Valais that exceed the 4000 m mark, a real gem for ambitious mountaineers.
About the Spaghetti Tour: The panorama that you will experience on the Spaghetti Tour is fascinating and extends over the Swiss canton of Valais and the picturesque Italian regions of Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta.
In the middle of this imposing Alpine landscape is one of the most outstanding high-altitude tour crossings of the Alps: the famous Spaghetti Round. This route takes you to ten imposing 4000-metre peaks in the impressive Monte Rosa massif. But the Spaghetti tour is more than just an alpine challenge; it is also a culinary experience. During the tour, we not only stop at high alpine huts located on Italian soil, but also immerse ourselves in the country’s gastronomic world. This is precisely why the Spaghetti Round is called the Spaghetti Round, because on this five-day high-altitude tour, we not only enjoy the fascinating Alpine landscape, but also the culinary variety, as pasta specialties are of course on the menu. This combination of breathtaking peaks and gastronomic delights gives the high-altitude tour its unique name – the Spaghetti Round. An adventure that will challenge your senses and enrich you with unforgettable impressions!
Spaghetti Tour - Climb 10x4000ers
The perfect offer if you want to experience this world-famous high-altitude traverse in the Monte Rosa massif. Ready for some action?
Your benefits with Exped Tribe:
Local and multilingual mountain guide
Support member
who will document the trip with professional recordings and look after your well-being. You will receive drone videos, photos and much more as a souvenir of your adventure.
Small groups
of max. 8 participants. Increased flexibility, familiar atmosphere and harmonious get-together. We do our best to ensure that all participants have an incredible adventure! We conduct expectation phone calls and pool participants who have similar expectations and abilities. We are happy to accept special requests!
Vegetarian friendly
We offer Alpine gourmet cuisine, completely without meat/fish!
Co2 compensation
Planting of several trees per participant. You will receive a certificate of your trees and will be able to follow their growth.
Rental materials
Cost-effective rental materials such as sleeping bags, climbing equipment and much more are available.
Planned schedule of the guided Spaghetti Tour
Day 1
From Zermatt we hike to the Klein Matterhorn cable car (3817 m). This is where our adventure begins: first we gently ascend the Breithorn (4164 m). The view rewards our efforts, while a whole series of four-thousand-metre peaks present themselves in front of us. We continue our journey along the sunny southern flank in the direction of Schwarztor. Now we descend to the Rifugio Guida d’Ayas (3394 m), a charming mountain refuge.
Day 2
Our tour begins today in the direction of Zwillingsjoch. Our goal is the summit of the Castor (4223 m), which we climb via the steep western flank. The views of Lyskamm and the twn glaciers are particularly impressive.
After the ascent, we make our way to the Rifugio Sella (3585 m).
Day 3
The trail leads us over the sunny south side of the imposing Lyskamm towards Naso (4272 m). Here we have to belay according to conditions. We then descend carefully in the rock and pass the Balmenhorn (4167 m) and the Vincent Pyramid (4215 m). The descent finally leads us to the picturesque Rifugio Mantova (3400 m).
Day 4
Today we make our way to the Lysjoch. Passing the picturesque Rifugio Gnifetti, we gain altitude over beautifully stepped slopes and approach the peaks of Corno Nero (4321 m), Ludwigshöhe (4341 m) and the imposing Parrotspitze (4432 m). The crowning ascent of our trip is the Signalkuppe (4554 m). Our accommodation today is the Margherita Hut, the highest hut in Europe. The views in the evening from this point are simply gigantic. We can admire the lights of Varese and Milan from an altitude of 4000 m!
Day 5
Important info about the Spaghetti tour and FAQs
Clothing
- Hard shell jacket
- Spare underwear (the warmest you have)
- Warm touring pants, warm base layer and sweater
- Soft shell or fleece jacket
- Hat, gloves, balaclava
Miscellaneous
- Sunglasses
- Ski goggles
- Sun and lip cream
- Water bottle and thermos flask
- Camera and power bank if necessary
- Backpack (30-50l)
Technical equipment
- Helmet
- Crampons
- Telescopic poles
- Crampon-compatible or partly crampon-compatible shoes
- Helmet
- Climbing harness
- 120m webbing sling
- 2 screw carabiners
For the overnight
- Hut sleeping bag
- Headlamp
- Toiletries (reduced to a minimum)
Included
- IFMGA certified mountain guide
- Mountain guide expenses
- Hut reservations
- Professional photo reportage
- Group material
Excluded
- Overnight stay in the mountain huts with half board (approx. CHF 80/day)
- Lift tickets and transfers
- Drinks and meals
- Everything not listed under “Services”
Catering
- Snack (not included, serves to replenish energy levels): This is eaten between breakfast and dinner and taken with you for the appropriate number of days. Dried fruit, chocolate, cheese, wholemeal bread and energy bars are all suitable. Remember that your rucksack should not be too heavy.
- Half board (not included): Out of commitment to animal welfare, we do not offer fish/meat. We do our best to keep the menu as exciting as possible despite logistical challenges. Please notify us in advance of any special dietary requirements
Rental material
- Ice axe, CHF 50
- Crampons, CHF 50,-
- Helmet, CHF 30,-
What is the Spaghetti Tour?
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The Spaghetti Tour is a challenging high-altitude tour in the Monte Rosa region that takes mountaineers up several 4000 metre peaks in around five days. The route leads from Zermatt to the Klein Matterhorn, via peaks such as the Breithorn, Castor, Vincent Pyramid, Parrotspitze and Signalkuppe to the Zumsteinspitze. The tour offers breathtaking views, alpine challenges and ends with the descent over the Grenzgletscher to the Monte Rosa hut and finally back to Zermatt.
What is the small spaghetti tour? Also known as the "Spaghetti Light Tour"?
The “Spaghetti Tour Light” is the easier version of the tour and skips some of the peaks. After climbing the Breithorn, the easy version takes us via the southern valleys using chairlifts to the Mantova hut. The section around the Castor and Naso is omitted in this version as it involves steeper slopes and easy climbing. Nevertheless, the light version is an exciting undertaking for less experienced climbers. We are also happy to offer the Spaghetti Light Tour on request.
Can the Spaghetti Tour be done as a ski tour?
Yes, the Spaghetti Tour can also be tackled as a challenging ski tour in winter. Get in touch with us if you would like to tackle this adventure in winter mode.
How many vertical meters are covered on the Spaghetti Tour?
The exact number of vertical meters to be covered can vary slightly depending on the route. As a rule, however, the total difference in altitude for the entire tour is in the region of 4000 to 5000 meters over 5 days. Great, isn’t it?
What is the best period for the Spaghetti Tour?
The best period for a spaghetti tour is in the high season for alpine tours, between July and September. However, a winter tour can also be offered in ski tour format.
SPAGHETTI TOUR
A guided high-altitude tour in the Monte Rosa massif for ambitious alpinists. Together we climb 10 fourthousand meter peaks in five days! Book nowRecent Trips
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