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Gran Paradiso
Group Tour: Gran Paradiso summit climb with Alpine Guide - Normal Route

  1. Italy
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  3. Gran Paradiso

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.

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.
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

Planned accomodations or similar

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

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
Gran Paradiso 2 days
Group Tour: Gran Paradiso summit climb with Alpine Guide - Normal Route
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First departure: 26/07/2025

Available spots: 3

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Departure

19/07/2025

Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Ultimi posti
This departure is fully booked!
Look at other available dates or arrange a private trip and leave whenever you like.

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

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
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Planned accomodations or similar

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Available options

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

price per person

per person
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Departure

26/07/2025

Duration: 2 days / 1 night

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

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
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Planned accomodations or similar

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Available options

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

price per person

per person
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Departure

02/08/2025

Duration: 2 days / 1 night
This departure is fully booked!
Look at other available dates or arrange a private trip and leave whenever you like.

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

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
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Planned accomodations or similar

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Available options

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

price per person

per person
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Departure

09/08/2025

Duration: 2 days / 1 night

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

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
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Planned accomodations or similar

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Available options

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

price per person

per person
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Departure

15/08/2025

Duration: 2 days / 1 night

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

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
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Planned accomodations or similar

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Available options

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

price per person

per person
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Departure

23/08/2025

Duration: 2 days / 1 night
This departure is fully booked!
Look at other available dates or arrange a private trip and leave whenever you like.

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

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
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Planned accomodations or similar

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Available options

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

price per person

per person
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Departure

30/08/2025

Duration: 2 days / 1 night

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

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
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Planned accomodations or similar

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Available options

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

price per person

per person
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Departure

06/09/2025

Duration: 2 days / 1 night

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

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
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Planned accomodations or similar

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Available options

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

price per person

per person
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Departure

13/09/2025

Duration: 2 days / 1 night

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

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
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Planned accomodations or similar

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Available options

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

price per person

per person
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Departure

20/09/2025

Duration: 2 days / 1 night

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

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
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Planned accomodations or similar

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

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Available options

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

price per person

per person
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule
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