J.H. Kitson with Christian Almer, in 1866. On the border line between Italy and Switzerland, one of the most beautiful crests of the Alps winds. Technically not too difficult, however, it requires a good experience in the high mountains and sure-footedness. The ridge is entirely above 4000 meters, therefore a good physical preparation is necessary. The ridge develops between the hill of Lys 4248 Mt. and the Felik hill 4061 Mt. with a length of about 4 km. and a vertical drop of 460 Mt. almost entirely snowy, airy and thin with numerous frames. The crossing can be done in both directions. The view and the environment is great that can be appreciated while maintaining concentration on the pace.
Program
- Day 1
Departure from Gressoney in the locality of Stafal; by cable car you can reach the hill of Bettaforca 2672 Mt. From here you go up the ridge that delimits the valleys of Champoluc and Gressoney. The path near the refuge is equipped in some passages, it takes about 2.30 / 3 hours to reach the Quintino Sella refuge which is located at 3585 Mt. Dinner and overnight stay at the refuge. - Day 2
Wake up at 2.30 am breakfast, at 3.15 am departure for the climb. From the Quintino Sella refuge on slightly inclined and steeper slopes, you reach the Feik pass. From here the ridge begins, it takes 7 to 9 hours from refuge to refuge. Arrived at the Mantova refuge 3498 Mt. after a break, go down towards Punta Indren to continue up to Colle d'Olen 2881 Mt. in about 1 hour. From here by cable car you return to the valley.
The price includes
- Assistance of the mountain guide, commonly used material.
- Insurance that covers the emergency intervention in the event of an accident.
The fee does not include
- Cable car tickets to Stafal-Bettaforca and R Col d 'Olen-Stafal + Guide
- Car transfers.
- Board and lodging in the refuge for the participants and the guide € 46 each.
- Anything not specified in the entry “The price includes”
PERSONAL TECHNICAL MATERIAL
- harness
- Maximum ice ax 60 cm
- Classic crampons with anti-cocoon
- High mountain boots
- Helmet
- Telescopic ski pole
- Harness, ice ax, crampons, ski pole and helmet missing will be provided by the guide.
CLOTHING TO WEAR
- High mountain / glacier sunglasses
- Sun cream and cocoa butter
- Cap
- High mountain gloves
- Breathable t-shirt
- Sweet life
- Windstopper or fleece jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Shoeller mountain pants
- Mountain socks
- Leggings
INSIDE THE BACKPACK
- A tights
- Ski mask
- Lightweight spare gloves
- A front lamp with new batteries
- Small personal pharmacy (compeed, aspirin, high protection sunscreen)
- Waterproof over trousers
- Camera
- 1 liter bottle or Thermos
- Energy bars, dried fruit, chocolate, sandwich
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Paper towels
- Sun hat
- Fleece or goose down gillet
- Ear plugs (useful in shelter)