Trek the Tour del Monte Rosa

The Tour del Monte Rosa's reputation for being challenging is well-earned due to its steep ascents, high-altitude mountain passes, mandatory glacier crossings and rugged terrain. The more challenging nature of the trek serves to keep numbers of hikers on the trail relatively low compared to other parts of the Alps.

What additionally sets this trail apart from other renowned hikes, such as the Tour du Mont Blanc and Walker's Haute Route, is the necessity to cross a glacier. Specifically, the Theodul glacier which requires a specialist guide and ropes to traverse safely.

You'll have one trekking guide for the full trek and an additional specialist glacier guide per every four people on the Monte Rosa glacier crossing.

Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion and are non-compulsory on this trip. Of course, if you feel that your guides provided an exceptional experience then you are welcome to tip as much as you feel is appropriate.

The tap water from the refuges in the Alps is safe to drink, so bring along a minimum of two litres carrying capacity in water bottles and/or bladders to fill up each morning before setting off. There will be opportunities to fill up from streams and rivers on the trip, though we advise you to exercise caution and bring some form of filtration if you wish to fill up from natural water sources. Have a read of our guide to the best water filters for adventurers.

As this trip starts in Saas Grund and finishes in Zermatt, it is not possible to leave your excess luggage at the start point of the trip. There are luggage storage facilities at Geneva Airport which you can use if you are flying in and out of Geneva Airport either side of the trek.

Snow is the biggest factor which can affect this trek, particularly in the earlier part of the season. If there has been any significant snowfall on the days prior, your host has plotted out deviations away from these sections in case of snowfall. If poor weather comes in (such as storms, heavy rain and poor visibility), depending on the stage of the trek your host will consider the conditions and plot an alternative route which may involve sitting out any extreme weather in one of the huts. This is an unlikely event in the summer months, but your hosts are experienced mountain guides with a lot of successful treks in this part of the world under their belt, so you are in the best of hands.

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The Tour del Monte Rosa trekking season is from June to September. Expect warm days with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F) at the lower elevations. Things are a little cooler at higher elevations, especially in the early morning and late evening. Occasional rain showers or thunderstorms can occur, especially in the afternoon – the likelihood of these are stronger in August. Snow and ice are typically not a concern on the main trails during the mid/late summer season, but you might encounter some residual snow patches at high altitudes.