Gran Paradiso

Mountaineering

Gran Paradiso (4,061 m): the only mountain over 4,000 metres entirely within Italy.
The ascent starts from Valsavarenche: whichever route you take to reach the summit, the journey is varied and enjoyable.
We are in the heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park, and along the paths leading to the mountain huts it is common to spot wildlife at close quarters, something rarely experienced in other areas.
The panorama stretches from Monviso to the Dauphiné and Vanoise, from Mont Blanc to the Grand Combin, and from the Matterhorn to Monte Rosa.

Period

late May/June – September

Prices

1 climber €700
2 climbers €360 per person
3 climbers €260 per person
4 climbers €210 per person
Rates apply for independent ascent to the refuge (an easy hike of around 2 hours on a well-marked path). If a guide accompanies you on the ascent to the refuge, the rate increases by €125

The price includes:
the services of a mountain guide and shared equipment.
The price does not include:
half-board accommodation at the mountain hut for participants and the mountain guide, any hire of personal equipment, and anything not specified under “The price includes”.

Technical Difficulty

3/5
Conditions can vary greatly, so the route – typically at the start of the season – may be entirely covered in snow, or may feature sections of bare ice.

Physical difficulty

3/5
On the second day, you’ll be climbing around 1,400 metres in altitude: it’s important to have already tackled similar or greater climbs, even on summer trails.

Number of people

1 - 4
We do not organise mixed groups, but we do guide individuals or pre-formed groups.

Duration

2 days

  • your program

    Day 1
    We will meet at the selected mountain hut in the late afternoon.
    You will make your own way up to the hut; you may request to be accompanied for an additional charge of €125.
    Accommodation will be at the Vittorio Emanuele II mountain hut (departure from Pont Valsavarenche) or the F. Chabod (departure from Pravieux).
    Dinner and overnight stay.

    Day 2
    Breakfast and departure around 4:00 am.
    Ascent to the summit and return to the refuge.
    Lunch and descent to the valley.

  • Your equipment

    - Waterproof, warm, high-top boots (no trail shoes, no approach shoes, no hiking boots)
    - Harness
    - Crampons
    - Ice axe
    - Trekking poles with baskets
    - Helmet (optional)
    - 35-litre rucksack
    Technical equipment (ice axe, crampons and harness) can be hired at the mountain hut, subject to booking and availability.

  • Your clothing

    - thermal base layer, light fleece, heavy fleece, down jacket, windproof jacket
    - technical socks, tights, windproof trousers
    - hat, light gloves, heavy gloves, sunglasses, sun cream
    - sleeping bag liner, headlamp, 1-litre water bottle/thermos, energy bars
    (it is best to avoid a CamelBak as the water may freeze in low temperatures)

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