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Tour of Monte Rosa

Italy / Switzerland · Europe · Hut-to-hut · score 74/100

At a glance

CountriesItaly, Switzerland
ContinentEurope
RegionPennine Alps (Monte Rosa massif)
TypeHut-to-hut
Length174 km
Typical duration10 days
Difficulty4/5 (Hard)
Max altitude3300 m
Best seasonJul-mid Sep
StartSaas-Fee / Zermatt (circular)
EndSaas-Fee / Zermatt (circular)
Permit / guideno
Special gearnone (glacier variants need crampons+ice axe)

Score

74/100
Scenery
30/35
Fame
16/25
Uniqueness
15/20
Logistics
13/20

High circuit around the Monte Rosa 4000ers with back-to-back demanding days; dramatic and less busy than the TMB

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.

Notes

Max altitude approximate (Theodulpass about 3300 m)

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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