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Aosta Valley
Aosta Valley Alps: Trekking Tour on the Alta Via 1 Trail

One of the best trekking tours in the Alps of Italy, the Alta Via 1 in Aosta Valley from the glaciers of Monte Rosa, to Matterhorn and Mont Blanc with maps and GPS tracks or expert hiking guides.

  • Walking
  • Trekking

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

from 6 to 10 days

Suitable for

Suitable for hikers in good shape, capable to walk at least 6 hours and 15km a day on mountain trails, sometimes on rocky terrain, with an average altitude gain of +/- 1.100m. In total about +/- 9200m altitude gap and 115 km lenght. The program can be customized according to your experience and fitness level.

Best time

From mid-July to mid-September. From mid-June to mid-July, and from late August to mid September, it is still possible to find snow on the highest passes; therefore we recommend using lightweight crampons and trekking poles.

Tour type

Trekking tour with overnight stays in small hotels and mountain huts, with an hiking guide or self-guided with maps and GPS waypoints. Luggage transport service available upon request.

Tour highlights
  • The Alta Via Trail 1 in Aosta Valley, known as the Alta Via dei Giganti, or "The giants’ trail", is a trekking route through incomparable scenery, across the foothills of some of the highest peaks in Europe such as Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.
  • A well-marked trail, suitable for everyone, that crosses the Gressoney valley, through Champoluc, Valtournanache, Valpelline, Gran San Bernando and Val Ferret to Courmayeur.
  • Follow the trails of Tor des Géants, one of the most attractive endurance trail race in the world crossing the Alps of Aosta Valley, maintaining an average altitude of around 2000m and often reaching almost 3000m
  • Despite being in the easily-reachable Alps of Italy, Alta Via has nothing to envy the most popular Himalayan trekking, with the benefit of cozy accommodations in the mountain huts and the great local food of Aosta Valley.
  • Self guided tour with maps and GPS tracks or guided tour with our expert hiking guides, to discover the most beautiful trails of this part of the Alps of Aosta Valley.
  • On request, customize the Alta Via 1 trekking tour combining other outdoor activities and tours.
Aosta Valley from 6 to 10 days
Aosta Valley Alps: Trekking Tour on the Alta Via 1 Trail
Medium
Starting from 540,00
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How do you want to travel?

Self-guided tour

Explore independently with maps and GPS tracks

Guided tour

Set off anytime with our expert guides

Duration

6 days / 5 nights

Available from 15 June 2025 to 15 September 2025

Min. partecipants: 2

Starting from 540,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Gressoney St Jean, Trek Col Pinter - Rifugio Vieux Crest

Day 2

Trek Rifugio Vieux Crest - St. Jacques - Rifugio Gran Tournalin

Day 3

Trek Rifugio Gran Tournalin - Col di Nana - Cretaz-Valtournenche - Rifugio Barmasse

Day 4

Trek Rifugio Barmasse - Fênetre de Tsan - Rifugio Cunéy

Day 5

Trek Rifugio Cunéy - Col de Vessonaz - Oyace

Day 6

Trek Oyace - Col Brison - Rey - Transfer to Gressoney, end of the tour

Extras on request

  • Private transfers to/from the starting/ending point, price on request
  • Private room accommodation in mountain huts, 35 euro per person/night
  • Extra overnight stays in hotels, B&B o holiday farm before or after the tour, starting at 85 euro per person/night with dinner and breakfast
  • Mountaineering experiences with Alpine Guides, prices on request
  • Luggage transfer with porters, price on request

What is included

  • Overnight stays as listed below
  • Meals as listed in the program
  • Road book with map, route description and GPS waypoints
  • Private transfer on day 6
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)
  • Assistance during the tour

Not included

  • Transfers to/from the tour starting point
  • Meals and drinks not indicated, except for tea and coffee included with breakfast
  • Personal clothing and equipment
  • Anything not listed in the “Included” section

Planned accomodations or similar

Rifugio Vieux Crest - 4-6 bed room or dormitory
Rifugio Gran Tournalin - 4-6 bed room or dormitory
Rifugio Barmasse - 4-6 bed room or dormitory
Rifugio Cunéy - 4-6 bed room or dormitory
B&B Alpe Rebelle - double room

Duration

10 days / 9 nights

Available from 15 June 2025 to 15 September 2025

Min. partecipants: 2

Starting from 1110,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Gressoney St Jean, Trek Col Pinter - Rifugio Vieux Crest

Day 2

Trek Rifugio Vieux Crest - St. Jacques - Rifugio Gran Tournalin

Day 3

Trek Rifugio Gran Tournalin - Col di Nana - Cretaz-Valtournenche - Rifugio Barmasse

Day 4

Trek Rifugio Barmasse - Fênetre de Tsan - Rifugio Cunéy

Day 5

Trek Rifugio Cunéy - Col de Vessonaz - Oyace

Day 6

Trek Oyace - Col Brison - Rey

Day 7

Trek Rey - Rifugio Létey Champillon

Day 8

Trek Rifugio Létey-Champillon - Col Champillon - Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses

Day 9

Trek Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses - Rifugio Frassati

Day 10

Trek Rifugio Frassati - Col Malatrà - Rifugio Walter Bonatti - Plampincieux - Transfer to Gressoney, departure

Extras on request

  • Private transfers to/from the starting/ending point, price on request
  • Private room accommodation in mountain huts, 35 euro per person/night
  • Extra overnight stays in hotels, B&B o holiday farm before or after the tour, starting at 85 euro per person/night with dinner and breakfast
  • Mountaineering experiences with Alpine Guides, prices on request
  • Luggage transfer with porters, price on request

What is included

  • Overnight stays as listed below
  • Meals as listed in the program
  • Road book with map, route description and GPS waypoints
  • Private transfer on day 10
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)
  • Assistance during the tour

Not included

  • Transfers to/from the tour starting point
  • Meals and drinks not indicated, except for tea and coffee included with breakfast
  • Personal clothing and equipment
  • Anything not listed in the “Included” section

Planned accomodations or similar

Rifugio Vieux Crest - 4-6 bed room or dormitory
Rifugio Gran Tournalin - 4-6 bed room or dormitory
Rifugio Barmasse - 4-6 bed room or dormitory
Rifugio Cunéy - 4-6 bed room or dormitory
B&B Alpe Rebelle - double room
Locanda delle Miniere - double room
Rifugio Létey-Champillon - 4-6 bed room or dormitory
Hotel Suisse - double room
Rifugio Frassati - 4-6 bed room or dormitory

Duration

6 days / 5 nights

Available from 15 June 2024 to 15 September 2024

Available

Starting from 1300,00
Not available.
If you are interested in receiving the itinerary contact us.

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Gressoney St Jean, Trek Col Pinter- Rifugio Vieux Crest

Day 2

Trek Rifugio Vieux Crest - St. Jacques - Rifugio Gran Tournalin

Duration

10 days / 9 nights

Available from 15 June 2024 to 15 September 2024

Available

Starting from 1300,00
Not available.
If you are interested in receiving the itinerary contact us.

Want to customize your trip?

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

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