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Mountaineering

lvl. 4
Multi-day hike
Réf : E533
5 days from 1295 € Book / Enquire

Our trip

  • Climb and traverse Gran Paradiso Peak (4061 m)

  • One extra day to maximize your chances of reaching the summit.

  • Incredibly warm and friendly hospitality in Italian huts.

  • Meet and part ways in Chamonix.

Towering over Italy's Aosta Valley, the highest peak in Gran Paradiso National Park proudly rises to over 4000 meters elevation. Its glacier-covered flanks and high altitude make it a truly worthy climb among some of the most spectacular glaciers in the region. Enjoy ascending Gran Paradiso (4061m) one of the Alps' easier 4000-meter peaks,

Reservation

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From 04 June 2023 to 08 June 2023 1295 € Confirmed Book / Enquire Book / Enquire
From 11 June 2023 to 15 June 2023 1315 € Confirmed from 2 reservations on Book / Enquire Book / Enquire
From 18 June 2023 to 22 June 2023 1315 € Confirmed from 2 reservations on Book / Enquire Book / Enquire
From 25 June 2023 to 29 June 2023 1315 € Confirmed from 2 reservations on Book / Enquire Book / Enquire
From 02 July 2023 to 06 July 2023 1315 € Confirmed from 2 reservations on Book / Enquire Book / Enquire
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From 20 August 2023 to 24 August 2023 1315 € Confirmed from 2 reservations on Book / Enquire Book / Enquire
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Eric A.
Traveler
Timing and season
Hello,
My name is Eric and I had a summit/alpine intro course planned to Gran Paradiso from 25 to 28 of august, next week, with another agency. They have just emailed informing of the possibility of cancellation due to not having enough people. That being said, I’m looking for alternatives, as I don’t want to miss the flights, and found your website. Are there any activities with open spots for these days?
Kind regards,
Eric
  • Thomas B. Thomas B.'s photo
    Mont Blanc Experience Team
    Hello Eric
    I just read your message. Unfortunately we are not in capacity to honor you demand. Our groups are full and we can not find more guides. If you really want to climb the Gran Paradiso this summer, maybe you can reach the mountain guides association of Val d'Aoste. We know them quite well, and perhaps they can fin a guide available in this period.
    I hope you will succeed in finding a solution for this summer end.
    Thomas
Alex A.
Traveler
Timing and season
Hi there - and sorry if this is super obvious. I am getting a group together for Paradisio and wanted to get an idea of up coming dates.

Many thanks

Alex
  • Julie M. Julie M.'s photo
    Mont Blanc Experience Team
    Hello Alex,
    No worry, it's a very good question. It's possible to do this trip from midle June to midle september.
    If you need more informations, please contact me directly on [email protected], I will be very happy to help you to organise your trip in the Alps !
Greg S.
Traveler
Level and complexity
What Do I need to hike Mont Blanc? what is the cost of a private guide?
  • Gaël R. Gaël R.'s photo
    Mont Blanc Experience Team
    Hello. Thank you for your interest in our company. You mean, what kind of gear you need for the Mont-Blanc ascent ? You can have a look at the gear list on our website : https://www.montblanc-experience.com/trip/french-alps-mont-blanc-ascent . For any inquiries and cotation, you can contact us directly at [email protected] Thank's

Itinerary

Mountaineering: Mountaineering provides access to some of our planet’s greatest peaks. Choose from introduction courses to learn basic mountaineering techniques, climbs up serious committing routes, or adventures to summit prestigious peaks or lesser-known mountains.
Level 4: An average of 6 hours of hiking per day on and off trail, and/or 700 to 1000 meters of vertical gain, and/or distances of 15 to 18 kilometers. Sections at higher elevations. Learn basic mountaineering techniques.
Duration : 5 days
Luggage transfers : All your equipment and personal gears
Lodging : Mountain Hut
Guiding : IFMGA guides: 1 guide for 4 people
Group : From 2 to 8 participants

Day by day

Day 1

Welcome in Chamonix !

Lodging : hotel. Meals not included. Transfer : 1,5 hrs..
Pick up at Geneva airport with a shared taxi. Arrival in Chamonix, a very typical and historical town in the Alps. Settle into your comfortable hotel, stroll through Chamonix's quaint cobblestone streets, and relax before embarking on what will be a truly amazing adventure!
Day 2

Chamonix - Pont - Victor Emmanuel hut

Ascent : 800 m. Hiking : 2 h 30.
Lodging : mountain hut. Included meals : lunch, dinner. Meals not included : breakfast. Transfer : 1 h 30.

Meet your guide at 09:00 at your hotel, where you the guide will check your equipement before taking a transfer to Valsavarenche Valley, all the way to Pont, a small village at 1960m elevation and the usual starting point for climbing Gran Paradiso Peak. The approach hike to the hut starts in the forest, where you will likely see wild alpine ibex from afar. Further up the trail, above the tree line, the area's high peaks come into view. The Victor-Emmanuel Hut, our base camp for two nights, is typical for the Aosta Valley. Enjoy the warm and friendly Italian hospitality as well as cup of "grolle," the legendary Aostan take on coffee. At the hut, your guide go through the two-day program in detail, and take the time to explain the gear you will use as well as the basic safety and orienteering techniques needed for summer mountaineering.

Day 3

Tresenta - Victor Emmanuel hut

Ascent : 900 m. Descent : 900 m. Hiking : 5 h.
Lodging : mountain hut. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Leave your heavy pack at the hut while you spend the first day acclimatizing as by climbing Tresenta Peak (3609m). From Grand-Paradis Pass, our route follows the ridgeline to the summit, an fun scramble high above Noaschetta Glacier. The terrain steepens, requiring a climbing move here and there, before pulling yourself onto the summit. Enjoy the breathtaking view of Aosta Valley's highest peaks, including Gran Paradiso, right nearby. Return to the hut.
Day 4

Victor Emmanuel hut - Climb Gran Paradiso peak - Chamonix

Ascent : 1350 m. Descent : 2100 m. Hiking : 9 h to 10 h.
Included meals : breakfast, lunch. Meals not included : dinner. Transfer : 1, 5 h.

Rise before dawn. Start by headlamp on your way to climbing to the summit of Gran Paradiso Peak (4061m)! A line of headlamps will likely light the way up the peak's standard route, which ascends a relatively easy glacier, punctuated by a few steeper sections. At one point, the route heads to the right around a series of seracs, as you make your way towards Becca di Moncorve, whose steep south face rises for several hundred meters above the talus. During the final part of the ascent, the short rocky ridgeline to the summit offers amazing views and exposure high above the east face. More than a few people have turned around when staring at the last few meters of climbing to reach the statue of the Virgin Mary on the summit proper.

On the descent, at a location referred to as the "donkey's back," we will veer off the standard route towards Laveciau Glacier's striking seracs. This detour leads past the north face of Gran Paradiso Peak, beneath Piccolo ("little") Paradiso, and then towards the Chabod Hut (2750m). From there, the descent continues to the bottom of Valsavarenche Valley. Transfer to Chamonix.

 Please take note:
- For safety reasons, your guide my change the program due to weather conditions, as well as the level of fitness and experience of participants.
- Hiking times are approximate.

Day 5

End of the trip - Chamonix to Geneva

Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner. Transfer : 1,5 hrs..
Enjoy your last breakfast before checking out. Take the time to explore Chamonix before taking the transfer back to Geneva airport.

Pricing

Pricing

The price includes / does not include

Prices include
- Professional IFMGA certified guides: 1 guide for 4 persons.
- Accommodations: 2 nights in twin room in hotel in Chamonix, 2 nights in Victor Emmanuel mountain hut.
- Meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 pack-lunches, 2 dinners.
- Chamonix-Pont return transfer.
- Transfer from and to Geneva Airport

Prices do not include
- Drinks, tips, and personal expenses.
- Insurance for trip cancellation/interruption, lost/stolen baggage, or assistance.
- Everything not described as "included".

During your trip

Our team

One IFMGA mountain guide for 4 persons. 2 guides from 5 to 8 persons.

Private transfer: Chamonix - Pont (Val d'Aoste) return trip 

Lodging

2 nigths in Chamonix in a 3-stars-Hotel, in a double or twin basis with breakfast included. Single room are available only on request and depending on avaibility at the time of the bookings. Please ask our specialist for the extra cost.

2 nights at Victor Emmanuel mountain hut. Typical mountain hut with dormitories only and italian atmosphere

Meals

Our goal is to ensure that you eat well-balanced meals suited for the effort required each day, and to lighten your pack load as much as possible.
- Dinners (hot meals, very filling) and breakfasts are prepared by Victor Emmanuel hut wardens.
- Lunches are pack-lunches either prepared by your guide or by the accommodation from Day 2 to Day 4.

Currencies

France and Italy are part of the Euro zone. You may find ATMs easily in the main cities and towns.
Better to have cash in the most remote areas to purchase extras (ex.: for drinks). Huts do not always accept credit cards.

Access

Access

The best way to get to Chamonix is Geneva international airport.
From Geneva, we organise a  transfer for you.
If you're on your own, let us know and we will apply a discount.

Required before leaving

Health

Some tips for staying healthy:
Tap water is mostly good for drinking all other the Alps. Unless notified as not, you can consider it as drinkable. Even if they are recyclable we request you consider the waste impact of your bottles.
Your hands are perhaps your biggest enemy in terms of your health as they get very dirty during the day. Wash your hands before every meal or snack. People often think they get sick from the food, but it's far more likely they forgot to wash their hands!

During the trek, don't try to overpass your strength and walk too high, too quickly! Keep a regular pace and take time to enjoy the view while walking.
Listen to your guide and take their advice as they are trained to look after your safety.

If you have any special dietary requirements, please advise us when booking your trek so that we can cater for you. Note: sometimes not all dietary requirements are able to be met, but please inform us and we will certainly do our best! 

Recommended vaccinations

Please check to make sure that all your vaccinations are current: DPT, whooping cough, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.

Dentist and general physician

We recommend a checkup with both before leaving on your trip.

Getting ready

Physical fitness level 4

To take full advantage of your trip, make sure that you stay in good shape by walking or hiking at least once per week (around 15km to 18km) on a trail with considerable vertical gain (350m/hr) or by participating in a moderately intense athletic activity to build endurance.

Your first aid kit

For the medication and pain relievers listed below, we recommend that you check with your doctor beforehand, adding what you need based on personal requirements and the specificities of your trip.

  • An analgesic.
  • An anti-inflammatory (pills or gels).
  • An anti-diarrheal tablets
  • A disinfectant, band aids (several sizes), mole skin, sterile compresses, medical tape, Steri-Strips,

Gear list

Mountaineering equipment list:

- Mountain boots and pairs of warm mountain socks
- Gaiters
- Warm mountain trousers
- Waterproof over trousers
- Trekking trousers
- Shorts and T-shirts
- Thermal baselayers including one with long sleeves
- Fleece jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Extra warm layer / down jacket
- Sunhat and warm hat
- Sunglasses (category 4) and ski goggles
- Thin gloves + warm gloves + mittens
- Climbing daypack - 30-40 litres
- Head torch
- Sun protection and lipstick
- Water bottle 2 litters
- Trekking poles
- Basic wash kit
- Sleeping bag liner
- First aid kit and own medicines
- Travel / duffle bag
- Washbag and toiletries
- Travel clothes
- Travel shoes
- Earplugs

Technical equipment

- Crampons (with anti-balling plates)
- Ice axe
- Helmet
- Mountaineering harness

We can lend you all these technical items on request

Note: keep in mind that the weight of your day pack shouldn't be over 10-12kg.

 

Safety

The Mont Blanc Experience promise

No region in the world is 100% safe and without danger.

Allibert Trekking keeps you informed and is fully transparent when it comes to the potential risks. We gather security risk information from multiple sources: in-house research, monitoring specialized websites, meetings with the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, "safety and security" trips in the field, constant contact with our regional specialists, local teams on the ground, and France's travel agency federation (ATT-ATR).

Nevertheless, it is important to keep in mind that we cannot make any decisions for you.

If there is a clear and elevated risk, we reserve the right to:

— Reinforce our guide team (for guided trips).
— Modify the itinerary for our tours.
— Place a tour or destination on hiatus for an extended period of time when we consider the level of risk to be too high.

Your safety and your enjoyment are our priority.