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Monte Rosa
Height: 4,634 m
Countries: 
Switzerland
Italy
SwitzerlandItaly
Monte Rosa, the second-highest peak in the Alps, invites climbers on a breathtaking ascent through snow-covered glaciers and rocky ridges, promising an extraordinary journey surrounded by the stunning landscapes of Switzerland and Italy. What makes this climb truly special is the chance to summit a peak with unparalleled panoramic views of the Alps, offering not only a challenging mountaineering experience but also an opportunity to revel in the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Monte Rosa Massif.
Prepare for an adventure climbing Monte Rosa. This overview provides essential details on routes, difficulty, costs, and the best times to go, helping you plan a successful expedition.
Difficulty
- PD: Not very hard (alpine grade 2)
When to go
- July to September
These are pictures taken while climbing Monte Rosa. They're shown here to give you an idea of what the route is like. You're welcome to share your own pictures of mountaineering Monte Rosa, to help the community of climbers. Picture here are either uploaded by members (there own, or creative commons pictures), or guides.
Guide links
These guides offer organised mountaineering expeditions for Monte Rosa. From here you can check each guides profile, or browse directly to their website to see the trip. You can separately view the guides directory to browse all guides in one place.
Below is a curated list of independent mountain guides offering expeditions for Monte Rosa. Each guide provides their own experience, allowing climbers to select the approach that best suits their style, budget, and experience level. You can explore each guide’s dedicated trip page to review what they offer, from logistics and support to pricing details, with no additional influence from us.
| Guide | Info | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Guiding Services | view guides trip webpage | from $2,600 |
| KE Adventure | view guides trip webpage | from $4,750 |
| Mountain Madness | view guides trip webpage | from $5,175 |
| Ontop Mountaineering | view guides trip webpage | from $5,450 |
View the summit location and surrounding terrain to get a sense of the mountain's environment. This map offers a valuable perspective on the peak's position within the region, aiding climbers in visualizing their route and nearby landmarks.
What you can see from the summit of Monte Rosa. Click and pan around the map to explore, and zoom in/out to see the names of neighbouring mountains.
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