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Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso
Gran Paradiso National Park Trail Running Tour

A trail running tour among the peaks of the Gran Paradiso National Park in the Aosta Valley, following the Alta Via and TOR trails, amidst glaciers and mountains reaching nearly 4,000 meters.

  • Walking
  • Trail running

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

5 days

Suitable for

Trail runners or highly experienced hikers capable of tackling ascents of at least +1500 meters and distances of around 20-25 km on various types of terrain (dirt, rocky, stony, forested).
Upon request, the program of the trail running tour of Gran Paradiso can be customized based on your level.

Best time

From the beginning of July to mid-September. From mid-June to mid-July, and from late August to mid-September, it’s still possible to encounter snow on the higher passes.

Tour type

Trail running tour with overnight stays in small hotels or refuges, self-guided with maps and GPS points. Luggage transport on request.

Tour highlights
  • A tour along the Gran Paradiso trails to discover the wild nature of Italy's first National Park, crossing four different valleys in the Aosta Valley Alps.
  • Chance to spot the park's abundant wildlife: ibex, chamois, eagles, and many others.
  • Over 110 km and 7,500 m of elevation gain to run or walk briskly along trails that wind among the snow-capped peaks of Gran Paradiso, Grivola, Granta Parey, Grande Sassière, and many others.
  • Overnight stays in mountain huts or small hotels to rest after a day of trail running, and luggage transport is available.
  • Maps and GPS points to use on your phone for independent walking or running and always finding the right direction.
  • On request, customize the Gran Paradiso trail running tour program, including additional activities or visits.
Aosta Valley 5 days
Gran Paradiso National Park Trail Running Tour
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Depart for your next adventure

Private self-guided tour

Explore independently with maps and GPS tracks

Duration

5 days / 4 nights

Available from 19 March 2026 to 31 December 2027

Min. participants: 2
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Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Valnontey (1675 m.)- Trail running Rifugio Vittorio Sella (2579 m.) - Col Lauson (3296 m.) - Eaux Rousses (1667 m.)

Day 2

Trail running Eaux Rousses (1667 m.) - Col Entrelor (3008 m.) - Rhemes de Notre Dame (1722 m.) - Rifugio Benevolo (2287 m.)

Day 3

Trail running Rifugio Benevolo (2287 m.) - Col Bassac Derè (3082 m.) - Rifugio Bezzi (2284 m.) - Valgrisanche (1662 m.) - Rifugio Chalet Epee (2374 m.) - Col Fenetre (2840 m.) - Rhemes de Notre Dame (1722 m.)

Day 4

Trail running Rhemes de Notre Dame (1722 m.) - Col Rosset (3024 m.) - Rifugio Tetras Lyre (1996 m.)

Day 5

Trail running Rifugio Tetras Lyre (1996 m.) - Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II (2719 m.) - Rifugio Chabod (2705 m.) - Pravieux (1830 m.) - Private transfer to Valnontey - departure

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Extras on request

  • Certified hiking guide for the whole tour, price upon request
  • Transfers to/from the start/end point of the tour, price upon request
  • Extra overnight stays in hotel, B&B, or agriturismo before or after the tour
  • Luggage transfer, price upon request
  • Mountaineering excursions with a mountain guide, price upon request

What is included

  • 2 nights in a hotel, accommodation in a double room
  • 2 nights in a refuge, accommodation in a shared room
  • Meals as indicated in the detailed program
  • Final transfer with private vehicles and driver
  • Road book with map, description of itineraries and GPS tracks
  • "Viaggi Protetto" UnipolSai insurance policy
  • Telephone assistance during the entire tour
  • Expert advice and itinerary customization

Not included

  • Transfers to/from the tour starting point
  • Meals not listed and beverages, except for tea and coffee included with breakfasts
  • Personal clothing
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section
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Planned accomodations or similar

  • Hostellerie du Gran Paradis - double
  • Rifugio Benevolo / Rifugio Dey Fond - shared room
  • Hotel Boule de Neige / Hotel Granta Parey / Albergo Galisia / Albergo Grande Rousse - double
  • Rifugio Tetras Lyre - shared room
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Want to customize your trip?

Upon request, the trip program can be shortened, extended or tailored to suit your preferences..

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