Ascent to Capanna Margherita with Alpine Guide
Reach Punta Gnifetti (4554m) and visit Europe’s highest mountain hut
- Reach Europe’s highest mountain hut
- Summit certificate
- Beginner level
- Equipment rental
Price range: 310,00€ through 350,00€
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About this event
Reach Europe’s highest mountain hut, Capanna Margherita, to admire beautiful panoramas where your gaze gets lost towards infinity. An unforgettable experience you won’t be able to resist
- DAY 1 Meeting in Stafal, Gressoney late morning (possible time from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM). We will take the lifts to Punta Indren (sometimes the meeting point is set directly at Punta Indren). Overnight stay at Rifugio Gnifetti or Mantova.
- DAY 2 Wake up before dawn, breakfast and departure towards Punta Gnifetti (4554m) where we will reach Capanna Margherita for a Snack/lunch break. Return to Gnifetti or Mantova and then descend to the Punta Indren cable car
Distance round trip: about 9km
Group of maximum 5 people and minimum 3
- May 30-31, 2026
- May 31 – June 01, 2026 (Sunday – Monday)
- June 06-07, 2026
- June 07-08, 2026 (Sunday – Monday)
- June 13-14, 2026
- June 14-15, 2026 (Sunday – Monday)
- June 20-21, 2026
- June 21-22, 2026 (Sunday – Monday)
- June 27-28, 2026
- June 28-29, 2026 (Sunday – Monday)
- July 04-05, 2026
- July 05-06, 2026 (Sunday – Monday)
- July 18-19, 2026
- July 19-20, 2026 (Sunday – Monday)
- July 25-26, 2026
- July 26-27, 2026 (Sunday – Monday)
- August 08-09, 2026
- August 09-10, 2026 (Sunday – Monday)
- August 15-16, 2026
- August 16-17, 2026 (Sunday – Monday)
- August 22-23, 2026
- August 29-30, 2026
- September 05-06, 2026
- September 12-13, 2026
- Other dates available on private request
(we have already booked the mountain huts, other dates upon request)
Participants:
- maximum 5
- minimum 3
Are you alone?! we’ll help you find climbing partners!
Good physical fitness for mountain hiking required. At least 1500m elevation gain during treks as a prerequisite. Person accustomed to long mountain treks for years (these elevation gains will not be climbed during the event).
No previous experience on 4000m peaks required.
- Alpine Guide Instructor for 2 days;
- Common equipment (ropes, carabiners, slings etc.)
- Half board in mountain hut
- Guide’s food and accommodation expenses, to be split among the group (€80 half board)
- Personal cable car expenses round trip (about €49) and guide’s expenses (to be split among participants)
- Travel expenses â–º you can organize with other participants
- Personal lunches or packed lunches and guide’s lunch (to be split among participants)
- Equipment rental: Harness, crampons, ice axe
- Boots rental available (at Ermanno sport in Staffal, near the lifts or in Aosta at Monturastore AlpStation di Aosta)
- Supplementary accident insurance â–º more information
- Everything not specified under “what’s included”
â–º Possibility to rent equipment with us! (except boots)
IMPORTANT!!!
The mountain huts have already been booked by Adventure Dreamers. We have also paid the booking deposits.
The mountain hut balance must be paid no later than 1 month before the event start date.
EXPECTED MOUNTAIN HUT EXPENSES
Rifugio Gnifetti €100 half board
Winter mountain clothing, layered clothing recommended to adjust according to temperature:
- thermal underwear
- Fleece or soft shell layer
- waterproof shell + warm jacket like down jacket or similar
- Soft-shell pants or Gore-tex shell or similar
- Hat or headband
- two pairs of snow gloves (one warm and one lighter and more sensitive)
- fog mask and sunglasses
- UV protection sunscreen
- Headlamp
- 30-liter backpack
- Sleeping bag liner
- Telescopic poles with snow basket (optional but very useful)
- High mountain boots, waterproof with rigid sole
- energy bars/dried fruit/gel for the ascent
- approximately 1.5L water bottle
Technical equipment for mountaineering (harness, ice axe, crampons and helmet) â–º Equipment rental available
- Boots can be rented at Alp Station store in Aosta (you must arrange the rental yourself)
- Common equipment like ropes, slings, carabiners etc. provided by the alpine guide.
RENTAL
The rental equipment request must be communicated in advance, at least one week before the event starts. However, we recommend communicating it when purchasing the event. The guide will bring all the equipment directly to the event.
You can book your equipment HERE
NOTE:
We do not provide boot rental.
Boots can be rented at Monturastore AlpStation store in Aosta (you must arrange the rental yourself, the store is located in Saint-christophe, Aosta, tel. 0165 267898)
Useful links for equipment and clothing selection:
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The Guides​
AD exclusively collaborates with UIAGM certified Mountain Guides
Over the years, we have established an excellent relationship of collaboration, trust, and friendship with all the guides chosen for our events. We guarantee professional service carried out safely thanks to the experience of our guides.
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FAQ
It’s possible to organize shared cars from Milan, Turin or major urban centers and share travel expenses. Also for those arriving by public transport to Aosta. Transportation organization is autonomous and personal. It can be organized among participants on a WhatsApp group to share cars.
Meeting in Stafal, Gressoney on the first day around lunchtime (possible meeting time between 10 AM and 12 PM – exact time and location will be communicated on the WhatsApp group).
The WhatsApp group will be created about a week before the event!
Cars will be left at the cable car parking lot in Staffal, Gressoney.
Meeting in Stafal, Gressoney on the first day around lunchtime (possible meeting time between 10 AM and 12 PM – exact time and location will be communicated on the WhatsApp group).
The WhatsApp group will be created about a week before the event!
Cars will be left at the cable car parking lot in Staffal, Gressoney.
On the morning of the ascent to Capanna Margherita, from Rifugio Gnifetti/Mantova, wake-up will be around 5 AM (time will depend on temperatures). The route will be tackled at first light for safety reasons and glacier stability.
The mountain guides will set the time based on weather conditions, which are always subject to change for your and others’ safety.
Meeting in Staffal, Gressoney, on the first day around lunchtime (possible meeting time between 11 AM and 2 PM – exact time and location will be communicated on the WhatsApp group a few days before based on weather forecast).
The WhatsApp group will be created about a week before the event!
The mountain guides will set the time based on weather conditions, which are always subject to change for your and others’ safety.
Meeting in Staffal, Gressoney, on the first day around lunchtime (possible meeting time between 11 AM and 2 PM – exact time and location will be communicated on the WhatsApp group a few days before based on weather forecast).
The WhatsApp group will be created about a week before the event!
In case of bad weather anticipated by the guide, the event will be cancelled. If the guide decides to confirm the event because they consider a high percentage of success and sufficient safety conditions regarding the weather, the event cost will not be refundable.
No refunds will be made if a group member is unable to reach the summit or if the guide decides to descend due to group capabilities or weather conditions.
• BAD WEATHER: In case of bad weather anticipated by the guide, the event will be cancelled by them. If the guide decides to confirm the event because they consider a high percentage of success and sufficient safety conditions regarding the weather, the ascent will be confirmed and the event cost will not be refundable. Usually, dawn is stable in the mountains, to ensure the success of the stage, wake-up and ascent times may be varied.
• MISSED PARTICIPATION: if you are unable to participate due to personal reasons, no refund will be possible.
• FAILURE TO REACH MINIMUM NUMBER: if the group of participants does not reach the minimum number, you will be entitled to a refund or can use the amount for any other event. It’s your choice!
• INAPPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT: no refund is possible if you do not have the mandatory technical equipment and/or suitable clothing. In this case, the guide may decide not to let you participate in the ascent
• FAILURE TO REACH A SUMMIT: in case of failure to reach a summit planned in the program, no refund is provided.
• OTHER CAUSES: for any other cause of cancellation on our part, you are entitled to a refund.
• COVID OR OTHER ILLNESSES/INJURIES: no refund is provided due to COVID, various injuries or other illnesses. No refunds will be made if a group member is unable to reach the summit or if the guide decides to descend due to group capabilities or weather conditions. The group accepts to respect the unquestionable judgment of the Mountain Guide and that nothing is owed by the organization.
• MISSED PARTICIPATION: if you are unable to participate due to personal reasons, no refund will be possible.
• FAILURE TO REACH MINIMUM NUMBER: if the group of participants does not reach the minimum number, you will be entitled to a refund or can use the amount for any other event. It’s your choice!
• INAPPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT: no refund is possible if you do not have the mandatory technical equipment and/or suitable clothing. In this case, the guide may decide not to let you participate in the ascent
• FAILURE TO REACH A SUMMIT: in case of failure to reach a summit planned in the program, no refund is provided.
• OTHER CAUSES: for any other cause of cancellation on our part, you are entitled to a refund.
• COVID OR OTHER ILLNESSES/INJURIES: no refund is provided due to COVID, various injuries or other illnesses. No refunds will be made if a group member is unable to reach the summit or if the guide decides to descend due to group capabilities or weather conditions. The group accepts to respect the unquestionable judgment of the Mountain Guide and that nothing is owed by the organization.
It is possible to organize cars from Milan, Turin or the main urban centers and share travel costs. Also for those arriving by public transport in Aosta. The organization of transport is autonomous and personal. It can be organized between participants on a WhatsApp group to share cars.
Appointment in Stafal, Gressoney on the first day around lunchtime (from 10 to 12 possible appointment time – precise time and location will be communicated on the WhatsApp group).
The WhatsApp group will be created about a week before the event!
The cars will be left at the car park of the Staffal cable cars, Gressoney.
Appointment in Stafal, Gressoney on the first day around lunchtime (from 10 to 12 possible appointment time – precise time and location will be communicated on the WhatsApp group).
The WhatsApp group will be created about a week before the event!
The cars will be left at the car park of the Staffal cable cars, Gressoney.
On the morning of the climb to Capanna Margherita, from the Gnifetti/Mantova refuge, the wake-up call will be around 5 am (the time will depend on the temperatures). The itinerary will be tackled at first light for reasons of safety and stability of the glacier.
The mountain guides will establish the time based on the weather conditions, which are always subject to changes for your safety and that of others.
Appointment in Staffal, Gressoney, on the first day for approximately lunch time (from 10 to 12 possible appointment time – precise time and location will be communicated on the WhatsApp group a few days before based on the weather report).
The WhatsApp group will be created about a week before the event!
The mountain guides will establish the time based on the weather conditions, which are always subject to changes for your safety and that of others.
Appointment in Staffal, Gressoney, on the first day for approximately lunch time (from 10 to 12 possible appointment time – precise time and location will be communicated on the WhatsApp group a few days before based on the weather report).
The WhatsApp group will be created about a week before the event!
In case of bad weather predicted by the guide the event will be cancelled. If the guide decides to confirm the event because he considers a high success rate and sufficient safety conditions with respect to the weather, the cost of the event will not be refundable.
No refunds will be given if a member of the group is unable to reach the summit or if the guide decides to descend due to reasons due to the group’s abilities or the weather.
Winter mountain clothing, “onion” clothing is recommended, i.e. with various layers to be adjusted based on the temperature:
– thermal underwear
– pail or soft shell type layer – waterproof shell + warm down jacket or similar
– Trousers in soft-shell or goretex shell or similar
– Hat or headband
– two pairs of snow gloves (one warm and one lighter and more sensitive)
– fog mask and sunglasses
– UV rays protective cream
– Front
– Backpack 30/40 LT
– Sheet bag
– Telescopic poles (optional but very useful)
– Waterproof, rigid, high-ankle mountain boots (boots for universal crampons are also fine)
-bars/dried fruit/gel for the climb
-water bottle
– Mountaineering equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons) â–º Possibility of rental or purchase of ‘equipment!
– Boots can be rented at the store Alp Station of Aosta(you have to arrange the rental yourself)
Common equipment such as ropes, webbing, carabiners etc. the mountain guide will bring it.
RENTAL The request for rental equipment must be communicated in good time, at least one week before the start of the event.
However, we recommend communicating this when purchasing the event. The guide will bring all the equipment directly to the event.
You can book your equipment from HERE
NOTE: We do not provide boot rental. Boots can be rented at: – Ermanno Sport shop in Staffal (you have to arrange the rental yourself, the shop is located near the ski lifts, +39 3470802910 / +39 3472800006) – Monturastore AlpStation shop in Aosta (you have to arrange the rental yourself, the shop is located in Saint-christophe, Aosta, tel. 0165 267898) Useful links for choice of equipment and clothing
– thermal underwear
– pail or soft shell type layer – waterproof shell + warm down jacket or similar
– Trousers in soft-shell or goretex shell or similar
– Hat or headband
– two pairs of snow gloves (one warm and one lighter and more sensitive)
– fog mask and sunglasses
– UV rays protective cream
– Front
– Backpack 30/40 LT
– Sheet bag
– Telescopic poles (optional but very useful)
– Waterproof, rigid, high-ankle mountain boots (boots for universal crampons are also fine)
-bars/dried fruit/gel for the climb
-water bottle
– Mountaineering equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons) â–º Possibility of rental or purchase of ‘equipment!
– Boots can be rented at the store Alp Station of Aosta(you have to arrange the rental yourself)
Common equipment such as ropes, webbing, carabiners etc. the mountain guide will bring it.
RENTAL The request for rental equipment must be communicated in good time, at least one week before the start of the event.
However, we recommend communicating this when purchasing the event. The guide will bring all the equipment directly to the event.
You can book your equipment from HERE
NOTE: We do not provide boot rental. Boots can be rented at: – Ermanno Sport shop in Staffal (you have to arrange the rental yourself, the shop is located near the ski lifts, +39 3470802910 / +39 3472800006) – Monturastore AlpStation shop in Aosta (you have to arrange the rental yourself, the shop is located in Saint-christophe, Aosta, tel. 0165 267898) Useful links for choice of equipment and clothing
• BAD WEATHER: In case of bad weather predicted by the guide, the event will be canceled by the guide. If the guide decides to confirm the event because he considers a high success rate and sufficient safety conditions in relation to the weather, the climb will be confirmed and the cost of the event will not be refundable. Usually the dawn is stable in the mountains, to guarantee the success of the stage, the wake-up and ascent times may be varied.
• FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE: if you are unable to participate due to personal reasons it will not be possible to receive a refund.
• FAILURE TO REACH THE MINIMUM NUMBER: if the group of participants does not reach the minimum number, you will be entitled to a refund or you can use the fee for any other event. It’s your choice!
• INAPPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT: it is not possible to receive a refund if you do not have the mandatory technical equipment and/or unsuitable clothing. In this case the guide may decide not to let you participate in the climb • FAILURE TO REACH A PEAK: in case of failure to reach a peak foreseen in the program, no refund will be provided.
• OTHER CAUSES: for any other cause of cancellation on our part you are entitled to a refund.
• COVID OR OTHER ILLNESSES/INJURIES: there is no refund due to COVID, various injuries or other illnesses. No refunds will be given if a member of the group is unable to reach the summit or if the guide decides to descend due to reasons due to the group’s abilities or the weather. The group agrees to respect the unquestionable judgment of the Alpine Guide and that nothing is owed by the organization.
• FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE: if you are unable to participate due to personal reasons it will not be possible to receive a refund.
• FAILURE TO REACH THE MINIMUM NUMBER: if the group of participants does not reach the minimum number, you will be entitled to a refund or you can use the fee for any other event. It’s your choice!
• INAPPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT: it is not possible to receive a refund if you do not have the mandatory technical equipment and/or unsuitable clothing. In this case the guide may decide not to let you participate in the climb • FAILURE TO REACH A PEAK: in case of failure to reach a peak foreseen in the program, no refund will be provided.
• OTHER CAUSES: for any other cause of cancellation on our part you are entitled to a refund.
• COVID OR OTHER ILLNESSES/INJURIES: there is no refund due to COVID, various injuries or other illnesses. No refunds will be given if a member of the group is unable to reach the summit or if the guide decides to descend due to reasons due to the group’s abilities or the weather. The group agrees to respect the unquestionable judgment of the Alpine Guide and that nothing is owed by the organization.
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