oconnellr - Nov 2, 2008 10:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2008
normal route
Last peak of the day after starting at the Sella Hut, traversing over to Corno Nero, then Ludwigshohe, and finishing on the Parrot before descending to the Mantova Hut. A great day in the mountains!
albertofanga - Sep 27, 2008 4:28 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2008
Parrotspitze normal route
Claimbing the Parrotspitze in a beautiful day. Great ridge to reach the peak.
bc44caesar - Jul 9, 2008 5:00 am Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2008
From Signalkuppe
After a long day climbing the Dufourspitze, we made an easy day of hiking some of the easy summits near Signalkuppe on the way to the Gnifetti Hut - lots of good photo opportunities!
Griffiths - Jun 5, 2007 8:30 am Date Climbed: Aug 27, 2005
Traverse
Bivi'd after a great day of climbing
hansw - Mar 10, 2006 10:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2000
Fom the Sella hut
From the Sella hut we went over Il Naso (4100 meter) on to the Monte Rosa trail. In good but windy conditions we traversed the Parrotspitze before reaching the Margherita hut on top Signalkuppe. Coming next morning there was no visibility and we had to cancel Zumsteinspitze and Dufourspitze and instead delicately find our way down the Grenzgletscher to the Monte Rosa hut in poor visibility. (July 27, 2000).
Route Climbed: Crossing Ridge Date Climbed: July 29, 2005
A great ridge run with awesome views on a clear day. Pretty airy in spots and a fall would not be nice but not much in the way of technical challenges.
Route Climbed: North-East ridge Date Climbed: June 23th 2005
Parrotspitze was the last summit of our (Tuomas and I) Monte Rosa Traverse. After summitting Signalkuppe and Zumsteinspitze earlier the same day we took the North-East ridge to the top. The view to Italy was splendid.
We traversed the mountain to start our descent to Zermatt via Monte Rosa Hut.
The upper part of Grenzgletscher was in pretty good condition with lots of snow covering the crevasses. The glacier became terrible when we passed the Liskamm. We were very cautious and progressed slowly probing the snow. Even so both of us plunged a foot into a crevasse several times.
Tired and soaked wet we made it to Zermatt in good time.
Route Climbed: normal route Date Climbed: 8-may-2005
It was a very windy day to do the Parrotspitze. We used at some parts slinges and ice screws because we were scared to be blown of the ridge. When it is not windy, the ridge should be easy. It is quite flat and not so narrow, but still not a walk in the park of course.
Route Climbed: Traverse Lyskamm-Signalkuppe Date Climbed: August 29, 2004
A long day starting in the Quintino Sella hut at 6AM and ending atop the Marguerita Hut in the summit of Signalkuppe at 3PM. Took us 2 hours from Sella hut to Felikjoch and then an addtional 3 hours to complete the whole Lyskamm traverse up to the Lisjoch. From there, 1 hour to the summit of Ludwighohe, another hour to the summit of Parrotspitze and additional 1.5 hour to the top of Signalkuppe. Then a good night sleep at 4560 meters in the Marguerita hut ;).
Route Climbed: traverse from Seser Joch to Lisjoch Date Climbed: August 1st 2003
After we had climbed Dufourspitze in the morning it was already afternoon when we decided to climb Parrotspitze in addition - of course it was a honor for me to visit "my" mountain. After that we descended directly via Mantova hut to the Gressoney valley, 2800 m of elevation difference which I would not recommend if you have problems with your knees.
Route Climbed: from Rif. Gnifetti Date Climbed: August 14th 2003
Unfortunately Parrot Spitze was our consolation peak but nice consolation it was. On that day we were suppose to climb Signalkuppe and Zumstein Spitze but did not because of bad forecast in the afternoon. We started at 6am from Rif. Gnifetti. Finally, after Bernina and Vincent Pyramid, I acclimatized properly so ascent was easy and enjoyable. As we reached Col de Lys, Dufour Spitze and Signalkuppe began to disappear in the clouds. We reached Parrotspitze summit in 3 hours. On the summit we were alone, occasionally accompanied by clouds. 'Bad' weather came before it was forecasted. On the descent towards Rif. Gnifetti it began to snow which was amazing contrast to 45C temperatures we experienced on the way to Alagna. I have to come back to climb Signal, Zumstein and Dufour.
mpa - Jul 29, 2003 4:09 am Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2002
Route Climbed: Normalroute from Ludwigshohe. Date Climbed: July 11, 2002
We descend to the Piodejoch (4283 m) and climb over an rather airy - but beautiful - firngrat to the summit of the Parrotspitze. When we look over the other side, we see a 500 meter drop of snow, ice and rocks. You don't want to fall here. You'll be having far too much time to think about what is going to happen to you...
oconnellr - Nov 2, 2008 10:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2008
normal routeLast peak of the day after starting at the Sella Hut, traversing over to Corno Nero, then Ludwigshohe, and finishing on the Parrot before descending to the Mantova Hut. A great day in the mountains!
albertofanga - Sep 27, 2008 4:28 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2008
Parrotspitze normal routeClaimbing the Parrotspitze in a beautiful day. Great ridge to reach the peak.
bc44caesar - Jul 9, 2008 5:00 am Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2008
From SignalkuppeAfter a long day climbing the Dufourspitze, we made an easy day of hiking some of the easy summits near Signalkuppe on the way to the Gnifetti Hut - lots of good photo opportunities!
bruno baschung - Jun 15, 2008 3:01 pm
monte rosa traverseone of monte rosa main peaks, nice snowy ridge to cross. Easy climbing
bruno baschung
jasonconnell - Nov 24, 2007 10:00 pm
Standard routeClimbed in great weather as part of the Frontier traverse.
Cyrill - Nov 9, 2007 10:42 am Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2003
Parrotspitze 4432mBeautiful tour to the Parrotspitze 4432m
photos are here: Parrotspitze 4432m
Griffiths - Jun 5, 2007 8:30 am Date Climbed: Aug 27, 2005
TraverseBivi'd after a great day of climbing
hansw - Mar 10, 2006 10:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2000
Fom the Sella hutFrom the Sella hut we went over Il Naso (4100 meter) on to the Monte Rosa trail. In good but windy conditions we traversed the Parrotspitze before reaching the Margherita hut on top Signalkuppe. Coming next morning there was no visibility and we had to cancel Zumsteinspitze and Dufourspitze and instead delicately find our way down the Grenzgletscher to the Monte Rosa hut in poor visibility. (July 27, 2000).
iluka - Sep 8, 2005 9:55 pm
Route Climbed: Crossing Ridge Date Climbed: July 29, 2005A great ridge run with awesome views on a clear day. Pretty airy in spots and a fall would not be nice but not much in the way of technical challenges.
brade - Aug 8, 2005 1:43 pm
Route Climbed: Normal from Monte Rosa Htt., Crossing Ridge Date Climbed: 28 July 2005Solo. Nice airy ridge. With strong wind on that day it was not so easy.
Samuli Mansikka - Jul 18, 2005 4:37 pm
Route Climbed: North-East ridge Date Climbed: June 23th 2005Parrotspitze was the last summit of our (Tuomas and I) Monte Rosa Traverse. After summitting Signalkuppe and Zumsteinspitze earlier the same day we took the North-East ridge to the top. The view to Italy was splendid.
We traversed the mountain to start our descent to Zermatt via Monte Rosa Hut.
The upper part of Grenzgletscher was in pretty good condition with lots of snow covering the crevasses. The glacier became terrible when we passed the Liskamm. We were very cautious and progressed slowly probing the snow. Even so both of us plunged a foot into a crevasse several times.
Tired and soaked wet we made it to Zermatt in good time.
mulidivarese - Jul 11, 2005 3:07 pm
Route Climbed: Normal Date Climbed: 8th August 2003Traversing from Zumstein to the Balmenhorn
erik_ravenstijn - May 20, 2005 10:59 am
Route Climbed: normal route Date Climbed: 8-may-2005It was a very windy day to do the Parrotspitze. We used at some parts slinges and ice screws because we were scared to be blown of the ridge. When it is not windy, the ridge should be easy. It is quite flat and not so narrow, but still not a walk in the park of course.
flearreta - Sep 8, 2004 1:18 pm
Route Climbed: Traverse Lyskamm-Signalkuppe Date Climbed: August 29, 2004A long day starting in the Quintino Sella hut at 6AM and ending atop the Marguerita Hut in the summit of Signalkuppe at 3PM. Took us 2 hours from Sella hut to Felikjoch and then an addtional 3 hours to complete the whole Lyskamm traverse up to the Lisjoch. From there, 1 hour to the summit of Ludwighohe, another hour to the summit of Parrotspitze and additional 1.5 hour to the top of Signalkuppe. Then a good night sleep at 4560 meters in the Marguerita hut ;).
andrea.it - May 11, 2004 11:24 am
Route Climbed: from gnifetti hut Date Climbed: august 2001Thrree small summit all together.But so busy!!..Remind me Rimini beach in august...
Mathias Zehring - Sep 8, 2003 4:38 pm
Route Climbed: traverse from Seser Joch to Lisjoch Date Climbed: August 1st 2003After we had climbed Dufourspitze in the morning it was already afternoon when we decided to climb Parrotspitze in addition - of course it was a honor for me to visit "my" mountain. After that we descended directly via Mantova hut to the Gressoney valley, 2800 m of elevation difference which I would not recommend if you have problems with your knees.
Velebit - Aug 16, 2003 9:05 am
Route Climbed: from Rif. Gnifetti Date Climbed: August 14th 2003Unfortunately Parrot Spitze was our consolation peak but nice consolation it was. On that day we were suppose to climb Signalkuppe and Zumstein Spitze but did not because of bad forecast in the afternoon. We started at 6am from Rif. Gnifetti. Finally, after Bernina and Vincent Pyramid, I acclimatized properly so ascent was easy and enjoyable. As we reached Col de Lys, Dufour Spitze and Signalkuppe began to disappear in the clouds. We reached Parrotspitze summit in 3 hours. On the summit we were alone, occasionally accompanied by clouds. 'Bad' weather came before it was forecasted. On the descent towards Rif. Gnifetti it began to snow which was amazing contrast to 45C temperatures we experienced on the way to Alagna. I have to come back to climb Signal, Zumstein and Dufour.
mpa - Jul 29, 2003 4:09 am Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2002
Traverse Parrotspitzesee martin74 below...
FredO - Aug 23, 2002 2:44 pm
Route Climbed: Normalroute from Ludwigshohe. Date Climbed: July 11, 2002We descend to the Piodejoch (4283 m) and climb over an rather airy - but beautiful - firngrat to the summit of the Parrotspitze. When we look over the other side, we see a 500 meter drop of snow, ice and rocks. You don't want to fall here. You'll be having far too much time to think about what is going to happen to you...
Gertiño - Jul 21, 2002 11:08 am
Route Climbed: Normal Route Date Climbed: 11 July 2002Coming from Rifugio Gnifetti, after having climber Corno Nero and Ludwigshoehe, we reached the summit around 10.30 AM in perfect weather conditions.
Then we went on to Punta Gnifetti, where we spent the night in Rifugio Margherita (4.559 m).