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Private guided

Mountaineering

lvl. 4
Mountain hut
Itinérant circuit
Réf : E533
3 days from 900 € 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 (FR)

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 peak.

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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 : 3 days
Luggage transfers : All your equipment and personal gears
Lodging : Mountain hut
Guiding : IFMGA guides: 1 guide for 4 people
Group : Minimum 2 persons
Season : From June to September

Day by day

Day 1

Chamonix - Pont - Victor Emmanuel II hut

Ascent : 800 m. Hiking : 2 to 3 hrs.
Lodging : mountain hut. Included meals : lunch, dinner. Meals not included : breakfast. Transfer : 1.5 hrs.
Meet at 10:00 am in the morning in front of the train station in Chamonix. 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 2

Victor Emmanuel II - Tresenta

Ascent : 900 m. Descent : 900 m. Hiking : 5 hrs.
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 3

Victor Emmanuel II - Climb Gran Paradiso peak - Chamonix

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

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 and part ways at the end of the afternoon.

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.

Pricing

Pricing

The price includes / does not include

The prices includes
- Professional IFMGA certified guides: 1 guide for 4 persons.
- Accommodations: 2 nights in a mountain hut.
- Meals as described.
- Private transfer from and to Chamonix.

The prices does not include
- Transportation to the meeting point at the start of the trip and from the point where the trip officially ends.
- Bottled water in the mountain hut
- Drinks, tips, and personal expenses.
- Insurance for trip cancellation/interruption, lost/stolen baggage, or assistance.
- Everything not described as "included".

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 can organise a private transfer for you for 275€ per group up to 8 persons.

If you're on your own, we advice you to book one of the following shutttle service:
http://www.mountaindropoffs.com/fr/
http://www.chamexpress.com/?gclid=CJ-vzIOkuMoCFRUTGwod0SEFdA

During your trip

Our team

IFMGA english speaking guides: 1 guide for 4 people maximum

Private transfers: return trip Chamonix - Pont in Valsavarenche

Lodging

Rifugio Victor Emmanuelle II which is a traditional mountain hut. You'll sleep in a dormitory.

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 your accommodations.
- Pic-nic lunches prepared by your guide.

Required before leaving

Health

Vaccinations

Required vaccinations

No vaccinations are required.

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)
  • Thin gloves + warm gloves
  • 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 rent you all these technical items

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.