ItalyItaly SwitzerlandSwitzerland hard Loop

Tour Monte Rosa

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165 km Length
approx. 8 days Duration
10.500 m Elevation gain
10.500 m Elevation loss
3.295 m Highest point
May–Sep Best time to go

Overview of the Tour Monte Rosa

Difficulty
Length 165 km
Elevation gain 10.500 m
Elevation loss 10.500 m
Highest Point 3.295 m · Theodulpass
Lowest Point 1.153 m · Alagna Valsesia
Round Trip Yes
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

165 km
10.500 m
10.500 m
Theodulpass
3.295 m
Alagna Valsesia
1.153 m

Best time to go

May – September
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About the trail

The Tour Monte Rosa runs for a length of 165 kilometers through Italy and Switzerland.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as hard and it usually takes 8 days to walk the Tour Monte Rosa.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and in managed huts.

Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Tour Monte Rosa

Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available everywhere and does not need to be filtered
Not suitable for people with fear of heights!
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
No sections accessible

Getting there & route: Tour Monte Rosa

Arrival

You will arrive to Tour Monte Rosa via Bern Belp Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Train. Duration approx. 3 hours.

Departure

Departure from Tour Monte Rosa is via Bern Belp Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Train. Takes about 3 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in managed huts

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

Stage plan for the Tour Monte Rosa

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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Tour Monte Rosa

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