The Gran Paradiso massif and its eponymous summit (4061 m) are located in the western Alps. A Royal reserve in 1856, it became a National Park in 1922. The first national park in Italy and Europe, the Gran Paradiso National Park defines an impressive high mountain range furrowed by deep valleys. Created on the initiative of King Victor Emmanuel II to protect ibex, the park remains a safe haven and protective area for animals including chamois, ibex, marmot, fox and vultures.
This route ascends the Gran Paradiso summit via gentle gradient slopes without technical difficulty. The ideal first 4000m summit! From the summit the panorama embraces the Mont Blanc, Matterhorn and with the Alpine arc extending as far as the eye can see.
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Groups of 2 to 4 people
minimum of 2 people
Departure with 2 persons: 1085€/person
Departure with 3 persons: 850€/person
Departure with 4 persons: 725€/person
Private departure at the date of your choice for your group > please contact us!
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The price is all inclusive from the meeting point to the point of dispersal.
Personalised tour available
Contact us !Meet on Wednesday at 11:00am in Pont in the Valsavarenche valley. Please bring your own picnic for the 1st day.
PONT - VICTOR EMMANUEL REFUGE (2734m)
Welcome at Pont, Valsavarenche and a little technical practice to get used to walking with alpine boots. Depart from the hamlet of Pont. A good part of the hike is through a nice larch forest with frequent sightings of ibex! Arrival at the Vittorio Emanuele refuge (2734m) in a high mountain setting with breathtaking views of the Piccolo Paradiso (3868m), the Herbetet (3778m) and the Mont Tresenta (3609m).
Elevation: +800m
GRAN PARADISO (4061m) - VICTORIO EMANUELE REFUGE
Set off early in the night. We climb up the Gran Paradisio glacier to join the climbers arriving from the route from the Chabod refuge at 3600m. A magnificent, easy ridge leads to the summit of Gran Paradiso (4061m). The panorama from the summit of Grand Paradis is dazzling. From Mont Rose to the Matterhorn, from Mont Blanc to the Ecrins and even Mont Viso and the Mercantour in the distance!
From the top is a taster of tomorrow's view! Descend via the same route to the Vittorio Emanuele refuge for lunch and overnight.
Elevation: +1300m
REFUGE CHABOD or second chance for GRAND PARADISO - PONT
From the refuge, return to the Valsavarenche valley via the wild route of the Refuge Chabod. Marmots, chamois and ibex are often to be seen, providing a gentle end to this immersion in the world of the high mountains. Depending on the group's level of fitness and desire, there is also the option of climbing the Tresenta peak (3609m).
Elevation: +350m /- 1250m
End point at Pont, Valsavarenche.
This is an example of a mountaineering program for climbing the Gran Paradiso via the normal route. The weather, snow and mountain conditions, as well as the level of the participants could obligate the guide to modify the program or to take different routes.
Physical level:
High level of fitness required, people who train regularly in endurance sports (cycling, hiking, running, cross-country skiing, swimming) several times a week for at least 6-12 months before departure. Minimum preparation is for example, twice a week, one hour of jogging (10km/h) and once a week an endurance sport for several hours.
Good fitness is vital to appreciate this tour. Please arrive well-rested and prepared for this mountain tour to maximise your enjoyment of reaching a 4000m peak!
Technical level:
No particular difficulty, mainly walking on snow. An initiation of walking in crampons on snow will be given along with walking with a rope, however it is essential to have a habit of walking (off-trail) in the mountains with a backpack of several kilos. Accessible to good walkers who have walked up above 3000m and used to walking 8 hours a day.
A qualified high mountain guide per four people for the duration of the tour.
The guide may modify the itinerary at any time or cancel the tour for a participant who does not have the required level for their own safety and that of the group. In this case, the participant cannot claim any refund. In the event of very bad weather and always to ensure the safety of the participants, the tour may be cancelled. In this case, we will examine the reimbursement requests according to the number of days spent on the tour.
2 nights half-board accommodation in a refuge dormitory, blankets provided, *bed linen and towels are NOT provided, you must carry your own lightweight sleeping sheet, shared bathroom *no shower. Possibility to dry wet clothes in a drying room. For your personal purchases, credit cards are not accepted, cash only.
Breakfasts and dinners are provided in the refuge.
Picnics are not included. Possibility to order them at the refuge or have lunch thereon your return from Grand Paradis ascent.
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Meet Wednesday at 11:00am at Pont Valsavarenche.
Return transfer from Chamonix to Pont possible: contact us.
Please note: the tunnel can be very busy in summer. Allow extra time if you need to book a bus or train from Chamonix.
BY CAR
VIA THE MONT BLANC TUNNEL
Take the A40 motorway towards Chamonix, follow signs for Milan and take the Mont-Blanc Tunnel to Italy (51.50€ on way / 64.20€ return) www.atmb.net
Follow signs for Courmayeur/Aosta (signed blue), then direction Introd and Valsavarenche, 3kms after the village Aviez continue to to the end of the valley to arrive in Pont.
VIA THE COL DU PETIT ST BERNARD
From the southern regions of France take the A43 motorway to Chambéry, the A30 to Albertville and follow direction Bourg St Maurice. Follow signs to Col du Petit St Bernard and Italy (a very good mountain road) passing through La Thuile to Pré St Didier. Follow signs for Aosta (signed blue), then direction Introd and Valsavarenche, 3kms after the village Aviez continue to to the end of the valley to arrive in Pont.
BY TRAIN/BUS
Arrival by train in Chamonix. Then take 3 successive buses to get to Pont/ Valsavarenche:
Bus Chamonix – Courmayeur
Bus Courmayeur – Villeneuve
Bus Villeneuve – Valsavarenche (Pont)
End point Friday in the afternoon in Pont, Valsavarenche.
Hôtel de l'Arve: +33 (0)4 50 53 02 31
Vallée Blanche Hotel: +33 (0)4 50 53 04 50
Chamonix Tourist Office: +33 (0)4 50 53 00 24
www.chamonix.com
If you are late, contact the agency: +33 (0) 4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0) 6 42 49 76 07
Clothing
Other Equipment
You will be carrying your own kit and snack supplies for several days (avoid anything unnecessary).
If you wish to prolong your holiday, we can safely hold another bag for you which you may leave with us at the departure point clearly marked with a name tag and it will be deposited at the end of your stay.