Monviso
The stone King (3841 m) is the highest mountain in the Cozie Alps, visible even from great distances thanks to its unmistakable profile.
Monviso
Program
The normal route is a long ascent that from the Quintino Sella Refuge 2640 m leads with a tortuous path to the peaks of Monviso 3841 m.
1
Day
Vertical gain: 630 m
Climbing time: 2,5 h
Meeting point: meeting at the Pian del Re car park, material check, short briefing and departure.
From the car park, head towards the source of the Po, on a beautiful path between meadows, lakes and moraines, in the direction of Lake Fiorenza (2,120 m). Passing under the imposing north face of Monviso, continue halfway up the coast and with steep hairpin bends, up to Colle di Viso (2,650 m) and from there to the Sella Refuge (2,640 m).
Dinner and overnight in the refuge.
2
Day
Vertical gain: 1400m
Climbing time: 10/12 h
Departure before dawn from the refuge. Go up to the Sagnette pass (2991 m) on a steep path and continue on stony ground up to the Andreotti bivouac (3225 m) where the mountaineering part of the climb begins.
Walking sections alternated with short and easy rocky outcrops to climb up to the summit.
The descent takes place along the same itinerary.
To return to the refuge we will take the same trail of the ascent.Departure before dawn from the refuge. Go up to the Sagnette pass (2991 m) on a steep path and continue on stony ground up to the Andreotti bivouac (3225 m) where the mountaineering part of the climb begins.
Walking sections alternated with short and easy rocky outcrops to climb up to the summit.
Equipment
- hiking/mountain boots
- 30 Liter backpack
- harness
- ice axes
- anti-bott crampons
- trekking poles
- sleeping bag
- mineral salts
- water bottle/thermos 1 Liter minimum
- energy bars or dried fruit
- high sunscreen lotion and sunscreen lip balm
- first aid kit (space blanket, elasto taping, compeed blister plasters, aspirin, painkillers, etc.)
- headlamp (with new batteries and spare ones)
- personal items (toothbrush, toothpaste, tissues, wet wipes, etc.)
- change of clothes
- wool hat or in fleece fabric on the inside
- buff (neck tubular)
- mountaineering socks (2 pairs)
- sun cap
- undershirt
- gaiters
- windbreaker jacket (Gore-tex fabric)
- 1 pair of light gloves
- 1 pair of warm gloves
- mountaineering sweater
- mountaineering/glacier sunglasses
- mountaineering trousers
- supple jacket
- waterproof overtrousers
- 2 pairs of T-shirts
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Included:
- Mountain Guide assistance
- liability insurance
- main safety gear rental
Not included:
- lift system
- costs of the Mountain Guide (transport, lift system, accommodation) to be divided between the participants
- transport, food and accommodation
- anything not mentioned above in the entry “Included”
Note
- Participants are required to follow the instructions and decisions of the Mountain Guides from the beginning to the end of the activities.
- Any program variation will be done to guarantee your safety.
- The list of items in the “Not included” entry is indicative.
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