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Monte Rosa tour, Italy: what it is and when to go
Monte Rosa tour is a hiking trail (Tour Monte Rosa) in Italy (Macugnaga). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hiking trail · Hiking
- Local name
- Tour Monte Rosa
- Where
- Italy
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 77 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- National
- From
- Zermatt
- To
- Zermatt
- Coordinates
- 45.92503, 7.83407
What it is and where
Monte Rosa tour is a hiking trail (Tour Monte Rosa) in Italy (Macugnaga).
around the Monte Rosa group
It is in Macugnaga, where this site lists 148 more places to see, 9.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.92503, 7.83407; the nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 77 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Trail network
- National
- From
- Zermatt
- To
- Zermatt
It is one of the Hiking places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Monte Rosa tour is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible8:50
- FebPossible10:07
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:19
- MayBest time14:45
- JunBest time15:31
- JulPossible15:12
- AugPossible13:57
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:12
- DecPossible8:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Liskamm OrientalNature · Mountains307 m
- Western LyskammMountain shared by Switzerland and Italy855 m
- Naso del LiskammMountain in Italy929 m
- EntdeckungsfelsMountain in Switzerland1.4 km
- GrenzgletscherGlacier2.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Tour du Mont Blanc: long distance hiking route in France, Italy and Switzerland
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Via Alpina: hiking route across the Alps from Trieste to Monaco
- Margherita Hut: mountain hut located on the Signalkuppe of Monte Rosa in the Alps
- Antonio Locatelli Hut: mountain refuge in South Tyrol, Italy
Every Italy place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Monte Rosa tour?
It is a hiking trail (Tour Monte Rosa in the local language) in Italy.
When is the best time to visit Monte Rosa tour?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28.
How do you get to Monte Rosa tour?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 77 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Liskamm Oriental, Western Lyskamm, Naso del Liskamm. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
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- Hiking3761 places for hiking in Italy, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June and September to October. Each with its own season by al
- ItalyBefore travelling to Italy: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.