7-day Gran Paradiso ski mountaineering tour

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Description

This 7-day Gran Paradiso ski mountaineering tour will take you skiing to several peaks in the southern Alps!

Gran Paradiso is a mountain massif located between the Aosta Valley and the Piedmont region, in the northwest of Italy. It's very close to the French border and to Mont Blanc. And it's the only mountain entirely on Italian territory higher than 4000 m.

I'll take you to this journey starting at Chamonix, France, where we'll meet and check your equipment to make sure everything's in order. The next day we'll cross the tunnel to Italy and start this hut to hut climbing and skiing traverse. Our main goal will be to summit Mount Gran Paradiso (4061 m).

We'll start early every morning to avoid avalanch risks. This will also allow us to arrive early at the different mountain huts, so we'll have time to enjoy the nice spring sun and the amazing scenery.

This is the perfect introductory tour to start understanding the Alps weather and snow conditions. And a great opportunity to gain some high altitude experience.

And most of all this 7-day Gran Paradiso ski mountaineering tour is a great way to discover this beautiful mountain. Send me a request now and we’ll start organizing your trip!

And if you're planning a trip to France in summer please check out this program: Classic Haute Route hike from Chamonix to Zermatt.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and meet

We’ll meet at the reception at Chaumiere Lodge in Chamonix. We’ll go through the conditions, route and equipment. We’ll have dinner at the hotel before going to sleep.

Day 2: Transfer and ski touring

Drive across Mont Blanc tunnel to Val di Rhemes. From there skiing to Punta Pallato (3050 m). Then ski down to Benevolo mountain hut for the night.

Day 3: Gran Vaudale (3400 m) climb

Early start from the cabin to climb another classic like Gran Vaudale (3400 m). Then ski down to the Benevolo mountain hut for the night.

Day 4: Hike and ski day

Hike to cross to Chivasso mountain hut and a ski trip through a complex terrain.

Day 5: Skiing and climbing day

From Chivasso we’ll ski down the top of Val Savaranches. Then we’ll climb up to Victor Emmanuel cabin, where we’ll prepare for the big summit.

Day 6: Summit day

Early start to summit the big peak of the Gran Paradiso (4061 m). We can ski to almost 100m from the top, and then on foot to the top. Then long ski descent to the valley and return to Chamonix.

Day 7: Departure

Breakfast and check-out at 10:00.

Details

More info

A 3500 Nok deposit is required to book the trip.
During the trip there will also be approximately 6500 Nok per person for transportation, food and accommodation for you (including a share of driver's costs).
Please let me know if you would like to know about a different itinerary in this area.

Meeting point

Chaumiere Lodge in Chamonix.

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