High-Altitude Mountaineering Course M Rosa
A comprehensive program designed for those who want to approach high-altitude mountaineering with awareness and safety, acquiring the essential technical skills to move on glaciers, snow, and mixed terrain.
We offer two options depending on your experience level and availability: Full (5 days) and Short (3 1/2 days).
FULL Option – 5 Days
An immersive experience combining theory and practice to build solid technical foundations.
Theoretical sessions:
Use and management of mountaineering equipment
Map reading and GPS navigation using a smartphone
Route planning
Mountain hazard awareness
Physical preparation for high-altitude environments
Practical training (5 days in high mountains):
Self-arrest techniques on snow using ice axe and crampons
Crevasse rescue techniques
Short-rope techniques on snow and rock ridges
Building anchors on snow, ice, and rock
Glacier travel and safety management
Depending on the group’s level and learning pace, some notable ascents may include:
Piramide Vincent (West Ridge)
Zumstein Peak
Capanna Margherita
Parrot Peak
Corno Nero
Lyskamm Nose
SHORT Option – 3 Days+ half day in the Crag
Ideal for those who already have basic experience and want to strengthen their technical skills in the field.
Prerequisites:
Good physical fitness
Basic knowledge of knots
Some prior mountain experience
Program:
Initial briefing on safety and GPS use
Self-arrest techniques with ice axe and crampons
Crevasse rescue techniques
Building anchors on snow and ice
Progression on easy snow and rock ridges
2 high-altitude ascents
Who is it for
This course is not suitable for complete beginners. A good level of fitness and some prior mountain experience are required.
To support acclimatization, we recommend at least one overnight stay at 2800–3000 meters during the week before the course.

** N.B .: Inform your guide in advance of any medical and / or physical condition, allergy or other that could adversely affect the activity and cause dangerous situations for you, your companions and the guide. **