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Pollux 4,092 m

Twin peaks of the Valais Alps (CH) | 2 days

The twin peaks of Castor and Pollux form a prominent pair in the Monte Rosa Range. The high alpine environment is beautiful and the view from Pollux (4,092 meters) into this world is spectacular. A classic in the Valais Alps! This tour can easily be combined with the Breithorn Mountain Tour for Beginners.

Technique

beginner–intermediate

Experience of mountain alpine tours required; Terrain: moderately steep with short steeper rock, ice and firn sections; Alpine technique: beginner/basic course or similar basic knowledge

Condition

beginner–intermediate

Duration from 4 to 6 hours, up to approx.1,000 vertical meters, approx. 250 vertical meters per hour.

Group

3 participants per mountain guide

Meeting point

9.15 a.m. Zermatt train station (train arrival 9.14 a.m. Zermatt train station)

Departure

approx. 3 p.m. Zermatt train station

Accommodation

Rifugio Guide d'Ayas 3394 m

Services

Included

Guiding and supervision by a mountain guide
Accommodation with half board: 1 x hut, rental equipment
Rental equipment

Eiger Extreme Hardshell Jacket to test
15% discount on mammut.com

Not included

Travel to the course (parking fee, CHF 15.50 per day)
Transport (mountain rail approx. CHF 50)
Snacks and drinks
A CHF 12 per night (approx.) hut tax for non-SAC members

Program

Day 1After the welcome, you’ll take a quick train ride from Zermatt to Klein Matterhorn (3,883 meters). Today is ideal for getting acclimated to the altitude and enjoying the glorious alpine landscape. We’ll keep a steady pace over the Breithorn Pass and Verra Glacier to the Guide d'Ayas Refuge.

Day 2Today is summit day. Ascent towards Schwarztor and then over mixed terrain towards the summit. The climb proceeds over good rock before arrival at the Pollux peak (4,092 meters), where a stunning view over the Monte Rosa Range awaits. Descent to Klein Matterhorn, and then to the valley by train.

equipment

Rental equipment

Our mountain guide will bring the ordered rental equipment to the meeting place. The following equipment can be rented:

Climbing harness with 1x safelock carabiner
Ice axe
Crampons with ABS
Helmet
Eiger Extreme Hardshell Jacket

Technical equipment

Climbing harness with with 2 screwgate Carabinners and 1 Prusik
Ice axe
Crampons with ABS
Backpack approx. 30l with rain cover
Gaiter (optional)
Telescopic trekking poles (optional)

Clothing

1x Hardshell jacket and pants (wind- and waterproof)
1x Mountaineering or trekking pants
1x Soft shell and/or fleece jacket
1x Short/long functional underwear
1x Cap/headband and 1x hat
2 pairs of gloves (1 thin pair, 1 warm, windproof and waterproof pair)
1x Functional socks and 1x spare socks
Mountaineering shoes (at least ankle-deep, hard sole)

Overnight cottage

Own toiletries, ear plugs if required
Clohtes to wear in the hut (Minimum)
Slipper socks are at the hut
Sleeping bag liner made of silk or cotton (for hygienic reasons)
SAC/Alpine Club member card (if avalaible)

Food

Breakfast and dinner at the hut
Tea an lunch must be brought or can be bought at the hut
Snacks (e.g. energy bars, dried fruit, dried meat)

Various

Sunglasses and ski goggles
Sun cream and lip cream (SPF 30 or higher)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Half fare travelcard (if existing)
Thermos flask made from break-proof material
Headlamp or flashlight with new batteries
Small medicinal supplies for personal requirements

20.06. - 21.06.2020

duration: 2 days, Sat-Sun

state: available

CHF 649.00

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more dates

12.07. - 13.07.2020

Tourguide

Florian Tresch

duration: 2 days, So-Mo

state: available

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27.07. - 28.07.2020

duration: 2 days, Mo-Di

state: available

CHF 649.00

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07.08. - 08.08.2020

duration: 2 days, Fr-Sa

state: available

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22.08. - 23.08.2020

duration: 2 days, Sa-So

state: available

CHF 649.00

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Our team is available by phone from Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 12.00 and from 14.00 to 17.00.

CH +41 (0)62 769 81 83
DE +49 (0)8334 36 20 362
AT +43 (0)7252 46051 4444

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