Giants of the Alps: Matterhorn and Monte Rosa

5 days 4 nights
Italy
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Roberto C.
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Difficulty
Moderate
Comfort
Basic
Group size
2-6 tourists,
over 14 y.o.

Trek through the heart of the Alps on this unforgettable 5-day adventure beneath the towering Matterhorn and Monte Rosa — two of Europe’s most legendary peaks.

This hike explores the Italian–Swiss border region, a realm of vast glaciers, alpine meadows, and dramatic rock faces. Perfect for experienced hikers, it combines challenging ascents with moments of serene beauty and wildlife encounters.

Expect to see ibex, chamois, and marmots, and enjoy the thrill of watching the Matterhorn’s pyramid-shaped summit emerge from mountain passes. The grand finale comes at Gran Tournalin (3370 m) — offering one of the most breathtaking panoramas in the Alps.

You’ll stay in a mix of comfortable lodges and one unguarded hut, embracing the spirit of adventure while enjoying warm hospitality and authentic alpine meals.

Flexible options are available — this route can be extended or softened to match your hiking goals.

from
$752
per tourist for 5 days
Departing from
Piedmont, Turin
Available dates
Date of travel
Number of individuals
2-6 tourists, over 14 y.o.
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Any dates between 1 Jun and 1 Oct are available.
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Roberto C. is the provider of this trip
The provider speaks: English, Spanish, Italian
I am Roberto, I was born in 1985 and I am an Hiking Guide from 2010, funded my company in 2012. I am a Telecommunications Engineer and I could definitively switch my carrer to Hiking guide in 2015. It was the best day of my life as I found also Love in that day: 9th of April will be always my personal National Holiday! I travelled the World and I love cultural differences. I love my job which is a mix of Nature, Beauty and shared experience: my passions all togheter.

Tour highlights

Legendary Peaks
Hike beneath the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa, icons of the European Alps.
Gran Paradiso fauna
Wildlife Encounters
Spot marmots, ibex, and chamois along pristine alpine trails.
High-Altitude Views
Enjoy unforgettable panoramas from the Gran Tournalin (3370 m) summit.

Route details

Day 1
Champoluc → Bivacco Latellin (3132 m)

Your adventure begins in Champoluc (1568 m), a charming alpine village surrounded by forests and streams. The ascent to Bivacco Latellin is steep and rewarding, climbing through larch woods and alpine pastures before opening to the raw beauty of the high mountains. The final stretch reveals sweeping views of the Monte Rosa massif, glowing in the evening light.

Distance: 4 km | Elevation: +1400 m | Duration: 5–6 hrs
Overnight: Unguarded mountain hut (simple but spectacular location)

Day 2
Bivacco Latellin → Rifugio Ferraro (2066 m)
Day 3
Rifugio Ferraro → Rifugio Mezzalama (3036 m)
Day 4
Rifugio Mezzalama → Rifugio Gran Tournalin (2535 m)
Day 5
Rifugio Gran Tournalin → Cheneil (2105 m)
Difficulty
Moderate
Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity
Tour provider's comments

Difficulty 4/5 (hard)

Accommodation

Comfort
Basic
Camp Site
4 nights
3 nights
Mountain Hut

Guarded Hut / Mountain Lodge (Rifugio)

 

This is what in Italian is called Rifugio. In English you might call it Lodge or Mountain Shelter. Rifugio, like a Bivacco, is in the middle of the mountains and you can enjoy the night in the Italian Alps with a bit more of comfort as you will not need to bring any food as they serve dinner and breakfast, there is light, toiletwarming system.  Also there is usually a Bar service so if you want to buy a beer or a genepy, the tipycal liquor of ther Italian Alps. Most of the shelter are open only during the summer(from July to first week of September) but some of them are opeoned all year long. The costs are pretty high as the food and every facilities are brought by elicopter.

In the Shelter you sleep in common room(sometimes 6-8 people sometimes 20) so anyway a bit of spirit of adventure is requiered. You need to bring a liner (light sleeping bag) or you will be able to rent it up there for around 5 euro. The rifugio is a good compromise for your alps trekking accomodation between comfort and wilderness.

1 night
Unguarded Hut

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Group meeting place
Piedmont, Turin
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Conditions

Included
  • Hiking Guide
  • Trasportation from Torino till the Mountain area and back (free service)
  • Overnight staying (directly to the shelter)
  • One meal per day (directly to the shelter)
  • Suggestions for the organization of your trip (free service)
Extras
  • Other Meals
  • Air ticket till Torino

Difficulty and duration of the hike can be changed and accomodation in bed and breakfast or hotel can be arranged.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Backpack (30-50 liters) – Rent Possible
  • Hiking Boots – Rent Possible
  • Light Sleeping bag – Rent Possible
  • 1 t-shirt per day
  • 1 fleece
  • 1 jacket against cold
  • 1 jacket against rain
  • 2 extra socks
  • 1 comfortable trouser
  • 1 shorts
  • 1 water bottle
  • Hat and gloves
  • Suncream
  • Sun glasses
  • Spirit of Adventure!
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