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CONTENTS

Map key

Overview map

Introduction

The region

The Monte Rosa massif

Glaciers

Ancient passes

The Walser community

The valleys

The main towns

Wildlife and vegetation

When to go

Getting there

Getting around

Accommodation

Regional highlights

Languages and currencies

Emergencies, rescue and insurance

Alpine weather

Clothing and equipment

Maps

Glacier travel

Planning your trek

Using this guide

Tour of Monte Rosa

Stage 1 Zermatt to Theodulpass

Stage 2 Theodulpass to Resy/St Jacques

Stage 3 Resy/St Jacques to Gabiet

Stage 3A St Jacques to Gabiet via Colle di Pinter

Stage 4 Gabiet to Alagna/Pastore

Stage 5 Alagna/Pastore to Macugnaga

Stage 6 Macugnaga to Saas Fee

Stage 7 Saas Fee to Grächen

Stage 8 Grächen to Zermatt – the Europaweg

Stage 8A Grächen to Zermatt – valley route

Appendix A Route summary table

Appendix B Summits of the Monte Rosa massif

Appendix C Accommodation

Appendix D Useful contacts

Appendix E Glossary of useful terms

Appendix F Glacier travel and crevasse rescue techniques

Appendix G Background reading