Gran Paradiso, Italy, 8 Day Guided Hiking Tour
Muntania Outdoors certified mountain guide will lead you on a wonderful 8 day hiking tour around the sensational Gran Paradiso mountain in the Alps of Italy.
Alps
8 Days
Jun - Aug
High
Intermediate
Description
Join me for 8 unforgettable days trekking through the wild, untouched landscapes of Gran Paradiso National Park, crowned by Italy’s iconic Gran Paradiso peak (4,061m). This immersive alpine adventure takes you deep into Europe’s oldest national park, where glaciers, high mountain passes, and thriving wildlife create an unparalleled hiking experience. We’ll conquer not just the Gran Paradiso summit, but also traverse the Grand Neyron and Teleccio glaciers, cross the dramatic Col Lauson (3,296m), and summit secondary peaks like Punta Rossa (3,630m). Each night, we’ll rest in authentic mountain refuges like Rifugio Vittorio Sella (2,548m) and Rifugio Pontese (2,200m), where panoramic views greet us at every turn. Designed for hikers with good physical condition (5-8 hours of daily trekking), this journey blends challenging ascents with breathtaking rewards - from spotting ibex and golden eagles to standing atop glaciers with the Mont Blanc massif as your backdrop. While no technical climbing experience is needed, you’ll enjoy the thrill of roped glacial sections and high-altitude trails that reveal why this region remains one of the Alps’ best-kept secrets.
So if you want to scale a great mountain, while enjoying the landscape around it, just send me a request. I would be happy to guide up and around the Gran Paradiso.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
Price details
- Along with the guiding fee, the price also includes necessary group equipment including ropes, screws and carabiners, accommodation in shelters, meals, and transportation. However, the price does not include transportation costs to the meeting point, and personal expenses or rental costs for personal items.
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Turin – Transfer to Aosta Valley
- Arrive at Turin Airport; group transfer to Aosta Valley.
- Evening briefing at the hotel: itinerary review and gear check.
Day 2: Valgrisenche (1,700m) to Rifugio Bezzi (2,284m)
- Distance: 12km | Ascent: +800m | Descent: -200m
- Start in the alpine village of Valgrisenche, hiking through ancient larch forests and past waterfalls.
- Arrive at Rifugio Bezzi, nestled above Lago Beauregard.
Day 3: Rifugio Bezzi to Rifugio Benevolo via Becca la Traversiere (3,338m)
- Distance: 11km | Ascent: +850m | Descent: -850m
- Highlight: Optional summit of Becca la Traversiere (3,338m) with views of Mont Blanc and Cervino.
- Traverse below the Glacier di Gliairetta, passing Lago di Goletta to reach Rifugio Benevolo.
Day 4: Rifugio Benevolo to Rifugio Savoia via Col Rosset (3,023m)
- Distance: 10km | Ascent: +900m | Descent: -650m
- Cross the Col Rosset, surrounded by alpine lakes and wildflowers.
- Descend to Rifugio Savoia in the Nivolet Plateau, with Gran Paradiso as your backdrop.
Day 5: Rifugio Savoia to Rifugio Chabod (2,750m)
- Distance: 18km | Ascent: +1,200m | Descent: -1,000m
- Hike through Nivolet Valley, spotting marmots, before ascending to Rifugio Chabod.
- Sunset views of Gran Paradiso’s glaciers.
Day 6: Rifugio Chabod to Rifugio Vittorio Sella via Col Lauson (3,296m)
- Distance: 17km | Ascent: +1,350m | Descent: -1,450m
- Technical highlight: Scramble to Col Ovest (3,295m) with chains for assistance.
- Traverse the remote Col Lauson, spotting ibex, to reach Rifugio Vittorio Sella.
Day 7: Rifugio Vittorio Sella to Cogne (1,534m) – Return to Aosta
- Distance: 9km | Ascent: +50m | Descent: -1,100m
- Final hike along cliffside trails with views of Glacier della Tribolazione.
- End in Cogne, with optional exploration of this alpine village.
- Evening transfer to Aosta.
Day 8: Departure from Turin
Group transfer to Turin Airport; end of adventure.
Details
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The itinerary can be changed in the event of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
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About the guide
Muntania
Languages
English | Spanish
Certificates
AEGM
What people are saying about Explore-Share
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