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Gran Paradiso
Gran Paradiso Summit Ski Tour with Guide

  1. Italy
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  3. Gran Paradiso

Ski touring/splitboarding raid to the summit of Gran Paradiso (4.061 m.) with expert Alpine Guides, to reach the only entirely Italian 4000mt peak. Overnight stay in a cozy mountain hut.

  • Snow
  • Skitouring

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

2 days

Suitable for

Suitable for experienced ski tourers able to cover the altitude gaps (800m. the first day / 1.300 m. the second). The ascent and descent don't have any particular technical difficulties, yet a good level of skiing is mandatory.

Best time

From March to May.

Tour type

Ski tour with overnight stay in a mountain hut, accompanied by a UIAGM certified Apine Guide.

Tour highlights
  • Two days of ski mountaineering and/or splitboarding with a Verticalife alpine guide in the breathtaking scenery of the Gran Paradiso National Park.
  • The ascent of the only 4,000-meter peak entirely within Italian territory.
  • Experience the true sense of freedom that this Alpine giant offers, breathe the rarefied air of 4,000 meters, and gain deeper awareness of ski mountaineering on a glacier!
  • Refresher course on the use of avalanche transceiver and glacier rope systems.
  • Improve your skiing technique and environmental assessment skills with the guidance of our expert alpine guides.
  • Overnight stay in a cozy mountain hut, where you can recharge and rest before the ascent to the Gran Paradiso summit.
  • On request, customize the ski mountaineering ascent program to Gran Paradiso.
Gran Paradiso 2 days
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Private guided tour

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Duration

2 days / 1 night

Available from 01 March 2025 to 31 December 2026

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Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Meeting with your guide in Pont Valsavarenche and hike to the mountain hut

Day 2

Gran Paradiso summit climb and return to Pont Valsavarenche

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Extras on request

  • Personal skitouring/splitboarding equipment rental
  • Extra overnight stays in hotels, mountain huts or B&Bs
  • Transfer to/from Pont Valsavarenche
  • Other outdoor activities in the Alps of Aosta Valley

Prices on request

What is included

  • Certified English speaking Alpine Guide and their expenses (other languages available on request)
  • 1 overnight stay in a mountain hut, dormitory accommodation
  • Breakfasts and dinners in the mountain hut (beverages for dinner to be paid on spot)
  • Crampons, harness, ice axe and safety kit (ARTVA, probe & shovel) rental
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)

Not included

  • Transfers to/from the starting location
  • Meals not listed in the detailed program and beverages, except for tea and coffee for breakfast
  • Personal clothing and equipment
  • Whatever is not listed in the "Included" section
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Planned accomodations or similar

Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II or Rifugio Chabod - shared room or 4-6 beds 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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