Gran Paradiso, Alps, 7 Day Guided Splitboarding

Come and enjoy the beautiful alps near Chamonix in France, along with an ascent and descent of the great Gran Paradiso peak in Italy on this 7 day splitboarding adventure with Jon, an IFMGA certified guide.

Alps

7 Days

Mar - Jun

High

Description

Few peaks in the world live up to their name like Gran Paradiso (4,061m) does.

This 7 day trip will begin in the famous French resort town of Chamonix. From Chamonix you will have access to several gorgeous peaks. Those peaks include the Aiguille du Argentiere (3,901m) and the Col du Passon (3,028m). The ascents are amazing, and are full of breathtaking views. And after you’ve enjoyed their summits, you will get to enjoy thrilling splitboarding descents as you make your way down them. In this portion of the trip, you will also get to spend 2 nights in the comfortable Argentiere mountain hut (2,771m).

For the second half of the trip we will venture into Italy. After crossing the border, we will climb to the Vittorio Emanuele mountain hut (2,732m), where we will spend a night. The following day, we will ascend the Gran Paradiso. From this amazing peaks’s summit, you will get to enjoy even more unforgettable views of the Alps. Afterwards, you will get to experience yet another exciting splitboarding descent!

In order to participate in this trip, you should have prior mountaineering and splitboarding experience. Good physical fitness is also a must for this trip as it will be very physically demanding.

Gran Paradiso is a wonderful mountain that is just as much fun on the way up as it is on the way down. To experience it for yourself, along with other peaks and glaciers, send me a request, and let me guide you for a week of great views and great fun.

Do you want to enjoy more splitboarding in the Alps? Then join me on this 7 day trip in the Oberland region of Switzerland.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

Along with the guiding fee, the price also includes group equipment, including transceiver, probe and shovel, ice axe and crampons, harness, 2 safety carabiners and 2 meter tape. However, the price does not include accommodation costs, meal costs, lift costs and transportation costs. The price does not include the guide´s expenses (accommodation, meals, lift tickets, etc).

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Pyrenees to Chamonix, night in Gite la Tapia

Day 2: Ascend to Argentiere mountain hut (2,771m) for the night

Day 3: Climb Aiguille du Argentiere (3,901m) and descend back down to Argentiere mountain hut for the night

Day 4: Climb Col du Passon (3,028m) and splitboard down to Le Tour, night in Chamonix

Day 5: Drive to Italy and climb to Vittorio Emanuele mountain hut (2,732m)

Day 6: Climb to summit of Gran Paradiso (4,061m) and descend back down to parking lot then drive to Chamonix for the night

Day 7: Departure

Details

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Participants should bring the following items with them: complete ski equipment, 40L backpack, thermal underwear, warm jacket, Goretex jacket and pants, hood, gloves and goggles, snacks, sunscreen and lip balm, basic toilet kit, personal first aid kit, thermos, and cash as many mountain huts don't accept credit cards.

Meeting point

The Pyrenees or Chamonix

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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