Reach the Combin de Grafeneire, the highest peak of the stunning Grand Combin mountain massif, with the help of one of the IFMGA-certified guides in the Peakshunter team.
Alps
2 Days
Jun - Sep
High
Intermediate
The Grand Combin is an isolated mountain massif that abruptly rises north of the crest of the Italian-Swiss border. This massif also forms a link between the highest peaks of the Pennine Alps and the Mont Blanc. A region that no mountaineer can miss!
During these two exciting days I am proposing today, we’ll take a route with a really unique landscape and several ascent choices to reach the Combin de Grafeneire, the highest peak in the Grand Combin. Among its trails we can take the Southeast Rigde, the Meitin Ridge, the Couloir du Gardien or the Isler Shoulder.
This summit at 4,314 meters above sea level is not only the main summit of the Grand Combin. It is one of the many four thousands of the Pennine Alps as well. Moreover, on its Italian side the ascent route up there is quite demanding and wild with very few people around. That is what makes the big difference between Gran Combin and the classic ascents to Monte Rosa or Mont Blanc.
On the Grand Combin way, we will find at least two stopovers, one is the Chiarella All’Amianthe Hut and the other is the bivouac Musso. However, let me tell you that the feeling of remoteness and isolation is so strong that you will forget that there is something else around you.
I will take only one person with me. If you want to go on this adventure with anyone else, I can call a colleague to come with us. Keep in mind you will need some technical skills in mountaineering as well as a very good fitness. Especially on the second day, the round trip will take us about 14 walking hours.
So, if you want to book you place or discuss any item of this program feel free to contact me. It will be my pleasure to help you reach to a 4000m peak through the amazing Grand Combin massif!
Meeting point
We’ll leave Bourg-Saint-Pierre to the parking lot where we start the walk. From here a beautiful trail leads into the green valley, taking us as far as the Valsorey Hut. It is a warm house at 3037 meters of altitude with amazing views of the Grand Combin and Mont Velan.
We leave the hut very early at 4.30 AM. We will follow a barely outlined trail to the small glacier above, before heading onwards over scree to the base of the Isler Shoulder or the Meiten Ridge, which is the safest route to the summit. On our way down we can take the same route or any other path of the Grand Combin.
More info
Research and rescue insurance with IFMGA coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days.
Fees for lift facilities and transfers are subject to changes established and applied by they respective owners, without any liability attributable to the mountain guide.
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Giving and receiving smiles, seeing the satisfaction on the faces of our customers, seeking opportunities for growth, stimulating authenticity in personal and group relationships, in sharing mountaineering disciplines, fears, efforts, and moments of difficulty, which are part of the integrated with experiences, essential ingredients of every summit climb: these are our focus, our beliefs, and our most important results, as outdoor Professionals and as people who love the mountains and their work as Alpine Guides!
Founded in 2013, PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides is a team of IFMGA-certified Mountain Professionals and outdoor activities experts, based in the town of Aosta, not far from Courmayeur-Chamonix, on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif.
We live and work in the beautiful Aosta Valley region, very close to French and Swiss borders near to Geneva, Milan, and Turin international airports.
Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Dufourspitze, Pyramide Vincent and Regina Margherita Hut, Gran Paradiso, Breithorn, Lyskamm, Castor and Pollux are only a few of several 4000 Alps summits you can climb with us: most of our team of Guides were born and grew up close to these mountains and they have explored the ascent routes several times during different seasons, with skis or crampons!
- We love our work: we plan all our trips with great commitment and deep respect for the Alpine environment, for its inhabitants, and its territories. Including local traditions in different valleys and Alpine areas.
- We love Mountain, Nature, and Outdoor activities, that we like to share with people from all around the world. We are enthusiastic to meet like-minded adventurers and share new experiences and memorable emotions with the support of our Mountain Guides.
- Safety and Risk Management are essential for us, as elements of fundamental importance during every single trip we plan and carry out with our customers: for this reason, we offer introductory courses to the different alpine disciplines (Mountaineering, Rock climbing, Ice climbing, Ski mountaineering, Freeride, Rescue Crevasse, and Avalanche) to convey awareness and responsibility to our customers.
- We offer solid Experience, with several years organizing outdoor disciplines around mountain and wild areas, in many different countries of Italy and Europe, for individuals or groups, including 7-day customer support for booking, logistics, and personal assistance for planning and reservations.
- As certified Mountain Guides, we offer training courses, to improve technical skills and to learn basic knowledge about mountaineering in the Alps, which is essential to explore and climb the Mountains safely in any situation or conditions.
- We are happy to provide customized programs for every customer's demand: our Experience is synonymous with Professionalism and Customer Care to guarantee unforgettable emotions and beautiful smiles!
Fulfill your dreams, discover breathtaking views or simply enjoy an extraordinary day: you just need to use your imagination and we will carry out your trip as you desire to live it!
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