6-day Gran Paradiso ski touring program
Come join Jon, an IFMGA certified guide, on this 6-day Gran Paradiso ski touring program. You'll enjoy the best ski slopes in Europe!
Alps
6 Days
Mar - Jun
High
Description
This 6-day Gran Paradiso ski touring program is a complete skiing experience for you to enjoy the best of the Alps!
During this program, I will take you to some of the most amazing slopes around Chamonix. And the cherry of the cake will be climbing the amazing Gran Paradiso (4061 m) at the end of the week.
Chamonix valley is located at the heart of the French Alps. And it is also among the most famous ski resorts in France. Therefore, many consider it a mecca for skiing and mountaineering in Europe. But there is much more to it! Just a few kilometers south lies the beautiful Gran Paradiso, the only mountain above 4000 meters on the entire Italian territory.
I'm offering to guide you through these magnificent slopes, glaciers and mountains so you'll be able to enjoy them safely. I know these slopes very well, so I'll also take you to some of the best hidden spots. With my help, you'll make the most out of this amazing ski area.
So please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. I'll get everything ready for you to enjoy this 6-day Gran Paradiso ski touring program.
And if you'd like to check out some of my other programs, please take a look at my 6-day ski touring program in the Silvretta Alps or my 6-day ski touring trip around Piz Bernina.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
10 hour drive from Pyrenees to Chamonix. Night at Gîte la Tapia.
Day 2: First climb
We’ll ascend to Argentiere mountain hut (2771).
Day 3: Aiguille du Argentiere
Climb through Du Milieu glacier up to Aiguille du Argentiere. Long ski down back to Argentiere mountain hut.
Day 4: Col du Passon
Ski down Argentiere glacier until we turn right and climb to Col du Passon (3028 m). Long ski run down to le Tour. Night at Chamonix.
Day 5: Cross to Italy
Drive to Italy. Climb up to Vittorio Emanuele mountain hut (2732 m).
Day 6: Gran Paradiso summit
Early start to climb mount Gran Paradiso (4061 m). Once on top we’ll have a long ski down to the parking lot. Drive back to Chamonix.
Day 7: Departure
Drive back home
Details
More info
A minimum of 4 people is required for this expedition.
Group equipment includes:
- transceiver, probe and shovel.
- Ice axe and crampons.
- Harness, 2 safety carabiners and 2 meters tape. Personal equipment recommended:
- Complete ski equipment. – 40L backpack, with ski stripes. – Thermal underwear. – warm jacket. – GoreTex jacket and pants. – Hood, gloves (2 pairs) and googles. – Snacks (on the mountain huts we'll only have breakfast and dinner). – Warm sack if desired (on the mountain huts there will be blankets). – Sunscreen and lip balm. – Basic toilet kit. – Personal first aid kit. – Thermos. – Cash (many mountain hut don't take credit cards). – Mountain federate card.
Meeting point
About the guide
Jon
Mountain Guide
UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide from Spain
I’m a mountain guide and alpine ski instructor and trainer.
Since many years ago I enjoy transmitting the enthusiasm that I feel for the mountains, in any of the possible mountain disciplines: alpinism, ski, climbing…
I’ve always had a special interest for sports and teaching sports at all levels, from beginners to complex guiding in all kind of mountain terrain.
Languages
English
Certificates
AEGM
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