Pollux (4092m) and Castor (4228m)

People
Duration
Period
From mid June to mid September
Difficulties
Good physical fitness. Experience on mixed terrain (Pollux)

Pollux (4,092 m) and Castor (4,228 m) with the Cervino Guides

Two classic peaks symbolizing friendship, connected in eternal proximity. The climb offers some of the most beautiful Alpine scenery on glaciers and snow ridges facing the Matterhorn.

 

Options

Single-day: Pollux or Castor – meet in Cervinia, lift to Klein Matterhorn, traverse Verra glacier, climb Pollux or Castor, return same day.

  • Small Groups or private options for a personal, high quality experience.

Two days: 

Day 1 – Ascent to the Pollux and overnight stay in the refuge Salita al Polluce e pernottamento in rifugio

Meeting in  Cervinia, ascent by cable car  to Plateau Rosa (3.500 m). From there, climb the Pollux and then descend to the Lambronecca refuge. Overnight stay.

Day 2 - Ascent the Castor and return
Early start. Progressive ascent along the Verra Glacier, ascent of the Castor via the west face and descent via the same route. Return to Plateau Rosa.

CASTOR
1 person: 680,00 €
2 people: 400,00 € per person
3 people: 280,00 € per peson (from Quintino Sella hut)
4 people: 220,00 € per peson (from Quintino Sella hut)

POLLUX
1 person: 680,00 €
2 people: 400,00 € per person

CASTOR AND POLLUX in 2 days
1 person: 1200,00 €
2 pople: 680,00 € per person

Included in the price
Services of the Guide
Not included in the price
Lift Ticket, half board accommodation for climber and the guide. Technical Materials (ice axe, crampons and harness) available to hire from our office.

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