Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 3–5: Resy to Macugnaga Staffa landscape

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Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 3–5: Resy to Macugnaga Staffa

~3 days · 31 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance31 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain18,130 ft
Gain / mile585 ft
High point9,446 ft
Difficulty index50/100

What the Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 3–5: Resy to Macugnaga Staffa is known for

Stages 3–5 of Tour de Monte Rosa is an official 55.7 km point-to-point section from Resy to Macugnaga Staffa.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 3–5: Resy to Macugnaga Staffa on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 12,874 ft to 30,430 ft over 31 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 15.8 mi · 51%
  • Downhill 15.1 mi · 49%
  • Flat 0.0 mi · 0%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 3–5: Resy to Macugnaga Staffa?

50 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 3–5: Resy to Macugnaga Staffa scores 50/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 3–5: Resy to Macugnaga Staffa take?

Most backpackers hike the Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 3–5: Resy to Macugnaga Staffa in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 31 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How high does the Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 3–5: Resy to Macugnaga Staffa go?

The Tour de Monte Rosa — Stages 3–5: Resy to Macugnaga Staffa tops out near 9,446 ft over its 31 miles.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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