Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
High alpine multi-day tour that requires experience in glacier travel, secure crampon technique, alpine climbing skills up to UIAA III+, and stable weather conditions.Tips and suggestions
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https://www.rifugioquintinosella.com/monte-rosa_d
http://www.rifugimonterosa.it/de/web/gnifetti-h%C3%BCtte-95
http://www.rifugimonterosa.it/de/web/margherita-h%C3%BCtte-93
Roadbook
The detailed route descriptions can be found in the descriptions of the individual stages.
Stage 1: Gandegghütte - Breithorn - Rif. Guide d'Ayas
Stage 2: Rif. Guide d'Ayas - Pollux - Rif. Guide d'Ayas
Stage 3: Rif. Guide d'Ayas - Castor - Felikhorn - Rif. Quintino Sella
Stage 4: Rif. Quintino Sella - Il Naso - Balmenhorn - Ludwigshöhe - Corno Nero - Rif. Gnifetti
Stage 5: Rif. Gnifetti - Punta Giordani - Vincent Pyramid - Parrotspitze - Signalkuppe - Margherita Hut
Stage 6: Margherita Hut - Zumsteinspitze - Monte Rosa Hut - Station Rotenboden
Castor
Balmenhorn
Ludwigshöhe
Parrotspitze
Signalkuppe
Vincent-Pyramide
Zumsteinspitze
Breithorn
Felikhorn
Il Naso, 4.272 m
Vincentpyramide
Schwarzhorn oder Corno Nero
Rotenboden
Rotenboden
Rotenboden
Riffelsee
Rotenboden viewpoint
Gornergrat
Schlüsselstelle im Aufstieg zum Pollux mit Ketten entschärft
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train to Zermatt. From there, hike up to the Gandegghütte or take the cable car to Trockener Steg. From there, it is about 30 minutes to the hut.Directions
By car to Täsch. From there, take the shuttle to Zermatt and hike up to the Gandegghütte. Alternatively, take the cable car to Trockener Steg and then about 30 minutes to the hut.Parking
Various parking garages in Täsch.Coordinates
Book recommendations for this region:
Recommended maps for this region:
Equipment
Complete high alpine touring equipment.
Two medium-sized friends are helpful for securing the rock passages.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Weather at the starting point
Statistics
Easy four-thousander to start the Spaghetti route.
Worthy high-altitude route in rock and ice. The key section is secured with chains.
Spectacular crossing of the sublime Castor.
Worthwhile ice route to Il Naso and 4,000-meter peak collecting route.
Worthwhile ridge climbing with an impressive view of the south faces of Signalkuppe and Corno Nero.
The sunrise on the Zumsteinspitze forms the crowning conclusion of the Spaghettiroute.

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