Route Climbed: Normal from Rif. Gnifetti Date Climbed: 24 august 2003
We planned the traverse Parrot-Gnifetti-Zumstein, but we climbed only to Punta Gnifetti, which we reached in fog and snow. In the descent, after a brief opening which let us see a few summits, we were caught in a snowstorm.
Probably, the easiest 4000 I have ever climbed, a normal glacier walk; at the pass between Gnifetti and Zumstein, after having seen a glimpse of the Margherita hut, we decided to climb directly the short but nice steep section, to avoid the queue on the path.
There were a few open crevasses just after the Gnifetti hut. I saw a lot of people roped together in bizarre (and dangerous) ways, and some other really struggling to ascend.
For the little I saw, a wonderful place, where I must return.
Route Climbed: From Monte-Rosa-Hut via Grenzglacier Date Climbed: August 1, 2003
Due to bad conditions on Täschhorn - Dom - Traverse, my friends Anton, Albert and Albrecht returned to Germany, so that we did not try it this year. Instead I called some other friends from the German Alpine Club in Ulm, who just came down from Grand Combin. Within 2 hours we decided to make this traverse, although we all do not like glacier walking, which is the main part of the whole trip, if you want to make the Monte-Rosa-traverse.
Finally, Wolfgang, Andreas, Michael and I climbed this traverse Signalkuppe - Zumsteinspitze - Dufourspitze on a very sunny day and with best rockclimbing conditions. Wolfgang and I climbed without using any rope.
We started the whole trip from Monte-Rosa-Hut, climbed Grenzglacier up to Rif. Magherita and returned to Monte-Rosa-Hut after the traverse. All glaciers had very big crevasses.
Route Climbed: Normal route from Rifugio Gnifetti Date Climbed: 11 July, 2003
This was one of my greatest ascents: I was very tired after the walk from Rif.Gnifetti and I had to collect all my will to move the right leg, then the left leg, the right leg again, ... and suddenly I was on the summit! I felt great!
Route Climbed: Normalroute from Parrotspitze. Date Climbed: July 12, 2002
Finally we are on our way to the Signalkuppe, where the highest hut in Europe - the Rifugio Regina Margherita - is located. We walk via the Seserjoch (4296 m), speeding up when in the fall line of a huge ice mass, which is bound to fall some time in the future. Hermann heightens our alertness by telling us which way to run if it really should fall...
Suddenly we find ourselves at the summit and quite near the refugio! I am exhilarated, my smile is too big to fit on my face, I made it, we've made it! I can't believe that my body could endure this. The last two of this days' seven summits I climbed on character rather than on strength. I feel great.
Route Climbed: Normal Route Date Climbed: 11 July 2002
Coming from Rifugio Gnifetti, after having climbed Corno Nero, Ludwigshoehe and Parrot we reached the summit around 12 AM in perfect weather conditions. Wonderful view on Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Gran Paradiso and many more.
We spent the night in Rifugio Gnifetti. Nice place to stay but try to avoid staying there on Thursday (most busy day of the week). When we were there, over 60 people were staying there, making it very crowded and less pleasant.
estura - Aug 26, 2003 8:30 am
Route Climbed: Normal from Rif. Gnifetti Date Climbed: 24 august 2003We planned the traverse Parrot-Gnifetti-Zumstein, but we climbed only to Punta Gnifetti, which we reached in fog and snow. In the descent, after a brief opening which let us see a few summits, we were caught in a snowstorm.
Probably, the easiest 4000 I have ever climbed, a normal glacier walk; at the pass between Gnifetti and Zumstein, after having seen a glimpse of the Margherita hut, we decided to climb directly the short but nice steep section, to avoid the queue on the path.
There were a few open crevasses just after the Gnifetti hut. I saw a lot of people roped together in bizarre (and dangerous) ways, and some other really struggling to ascend.
For the little I saw, a wonderful place, where I must return.
Rahel Maria Liu - Aug 25, 2003 4:47 pm
Route Climbed: From Monte-Rosa-Hut via Grenzglacier Date Climbed: August 1, 2003Due to bad conditions on Täschhorn - Dom - Traverse, my friends Anton, Albert and Albrecht returned to Germany, so that we did not try it this year. Instead I called some other friends from the German Alpine Club in Ulm, who just came down from Grand Combin. Within 2 hours we decided to make this traverse, although we all do not like glacier walking, which is the main part of the whole trip, if you want to make the Monte-Rosa-traverse.
Finally, Wolfgang, Andreas, Michael and I climbed this traverse Signalkuppe - Zumsteinspitze - Dufourspitze on a very sunny day and with best rockclimbing conditions. Wolfgang and I climbed without using any rope.
We started the whole trip from Monte-Rosa-Hut, climbed Grenzglacier up to Rif. Magherita and returned to Monte-Rosa-Hut after the traverse. All glaciers had very big crevasses.
martin184 - Aug 6, 2003 4:42 pm
Route Climbed: Normal route from Rifugio Gnifetti Date Climbed: 11 July, 2003This was one of my greatest ascents: I was very tired after the walk from Rif.Gnifetti and I had to collect all my will to move the right leg, then the left leg, the right leg again, ... and suddenly I was on the summit! I felt great!
dieguz2002 - Jul 29, 2003 11:30 pm
Route Climbed: Normal Route from Refuge Città di Mantova Date Climbed: 17 - august - 1990My third 4000's
Great!
mpa - Jul 29, 2003 4:07 am Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2002
Normal routesee martin74 below...
Chandra - Jul 21, 2003 12:24 pm
Route Climbed: from Rifugio Mantova over Punta Zumstein to Punta Gnifetti Date Climbed: July 19th, 2003My second time on this summit, man I love this place!
Thanks to Sergio and Cristina
mbmspa - Jun 3, 2003 10:19 am
Route Climbed: Normal way through Col du Lys from Rif. Gnifetti Date Climbed: July 1999Great way and great place to go. A very rewarding way.
sgudmann - May 19, 2003 1:24 pm
Route Climbed: Normal route Date Climbed: March 2002Cold day, on skis from Ref. Gnifetti. Nice run to Zermatt
Chandra - Sep 19, 2002 7:22 am
Route Climbed: normal route starting from Rifugio Città di Mantova Date Climbed: August 3rd, 2002A big dream became huge reality.
FredO - Aug 23, 2002 2:36 pm
Route Climbed: Normalroute from Parrotspitze. Date Climbed: July 12, 2002Finally we are on our way to the Signalkuppe, where the highest hut in Europe - the Rifugio Regina Margherita - is located. We walk via the Seserjoch (4296 m), speeding up when in the fall line of a huge ice mass, which is bound to fall some time in the future. Hermann heightens our alertness by telling us which way to run if it really should fall...
Suddenly we find ourselves at the summit and quite near the refugio! I am exhilarated, my smile is too big to fit on my face, I made it, we've made it! I can't believe that my body could endure this. The last two of this days' seven summits I climbed on character rather than on strength. I feel great.
Enrico iammaria - Jul 25, 2002 8:20 am
Route Climbed: Normal route from Rifugio Mantova. Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2001Easy climb but very cold and strong wing on the top.The snow is not good.
Gertiño - Jul 21, 2002 11:14 am
Route Climbed: Normal Route Date Climbed: 11 July 2002Coming from Rifugio Gnifetti, after having climbed Corno Nero, Ludwigshoehe and Parrot we reached the summit around 12 AM in perfect weather conditions. Wonderful view on Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Gran Paradiso and many more.
We spent the night in Rifugio Gnifetti. Nice place to stay but try to avoid staying there on Thursday (most busy day of the week). When we were there, over 60 people were staying there, making it very crowded and less pleasant.
Definitely worthwile to get up for the sunrise.
7summits - Jul 2, 2001 6:34 am
Route Climbed: Normal (from Lisjoch) Date Climbed: 28-06-2001The highest hotel in the world?
Easy peak, but with a brilliant view! Don't go there if you have not alt least spent 2 nights at 3000m before or you will regret it...
Best regards,
Harry
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