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Gran Paradiso
Gran Paradiso summit climb with Alpine Guide - Normal Route

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The mountaineering ascent to Gran Paradiso is an adventure suitable for experienced hikers, accompanied by our expert Alpine Guides, with an overnight stay in a mountain hut.

  • Mountaineering
  • Mountaineering climbs

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

2 days

Suitable for

Suitable for experienced hikers with no cardio-circulatory or respiratory issues, accustomed to 7-8 hours of hiking per day with elevation gains/losses of +/- 1400 m. The terrain includes mountain trails with earthy, rocky, and stony surfaces. Prior experience with the use of crampons is recommended. The program of the Gran Paradiso summit climb can be customized based on your fitness level.

Best time

From early June to late September. Also feasible in other months using the hut's bivouac.

Tour type

Mountaineering ascent to the summit of Gran Paradiso (4,061 m.), accompanied by expert Alpine Guides, with an overnight stay in a mountain hut.
Tour highlights
  • The mountaineering ascent to Gran Paradiso is an adventure suitable for all mountaineers and fit hikers with some experience using crampons.
  • The only 4,000-meter peak entirely in Italy, offering breathtaking views of the main peaks in both the Aosta Valley and Piedmont.
  • Accompaniment by our expert Alpine Guides.
  • Option to rent all the necessary equipment.
  • Overnight stay at Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II or Rifugio Chabod.
  • On request, customize the Gran Paradiso summit climb mountaineering tour combining other outdoor activities and tours, as well as extra overnight stays.
Gran Paradiso 2 days
Gran Paradiso summit climb with Alpine Guide - Normal Route
High
Starting from € 390,00
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Duration

2 days / 1 night

Available from 01 June 2025 to 30 September 2025

Available

Starting from € 390,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Pont Valsavarenche, hike to Rifugio Chabod or Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II, meeting with the guide

Day 2

Summit climb to Gran Paradiso and return to Pont Valsavarenche, departure

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Extras on request

  • Transfers to/from the start/end of the tour, upon request
  • Overnight stay in a hotel, B&B, or agriturismo the night before or after the tour
  • Rental of mountaineering equipment (harness + crampons + ice axe + poles + helmet) - personal equipment not included
  • Extra days of mountaineering or other outdoor activities, upon request

What is included

  • Certified English speaking Alpine Guide and their expenses (other languages available on request)
  • 1 overnight stay in a mountain hut
  • Meals as indicated in the program (drinks excluded for dinner)
  • Shared mountaineering equipment (rope and various carabiners)
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)

Not included

  • Transfers to/from the starting point of the tour
  • Meals not indicated and drinks, except tea and coffee for included breakfasts
  • Personal clothing and mountaineering boots (required)
  • Personal sleeping bag liner for the overnight stay in the hut
  • Personal mountaineering equipment (harness, crampons, ice axe)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section
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Planned accomodations or similar

Gran Paradiso - Rifugio Chabod / Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II - dormitory or room with 4/6 beds

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Available options

Equipment Rental (harness, crampons, ice axe, helmet)

price per person

60.00 € per person
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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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