Tour of Monte Rosa

Information

Distance

163.0 km

Duration

8–11 days

Max elevation

3,317 m

Country

Switzerland (CH)

Difficulty

Berat — trek alpine hut-to-hut lintas Italia–Swiss dengan penyeberangan gletser (Theodul) yang menuntut pengalaman medan glasial

Best Season

Pertengahan Juli–September

Permits & Fees

Tidak perlu permit; reservasi rifugio/berghütte sangat dianjurkan dan penyeberangan gletser umumnya butuh pemandu serta perlengkapan glasier

Description

The Tour of Monte Rosa (TMR) is a ~163 km circuit around the Monte Rosa massif, crossing the border between Italy and Switzerland in the heart of the Pennine Alps. Usually walked as a hut-to-hut route over 8–11 stages with more than 10,000 m of cumulative ascent, it reaches its high point near the Theodul Pass (~3,317 m) and includes at least one glacier crossing, making it a serious undertaking for experienced alpine hikers. The trail delivers close-up views of the Matterhorn, the icy walls of Monte Rosa, and ancient Walser villages. The best season is mid-July to September, when the mountain huts are fully staffed and the route is largely free of snow.

Trail Highlights

Sirkuit mengelilingi massif Monte Rosa (puncak tertinggi kedua di Alpen, Dufourspitze 4.634 m), melewati col-col tinggi, Theodulpass, gletser, panorama Matterhorn, serta desa-desa Walser bersejarah di sisi Italia dan Swiss.