Gran Paradiso
Group tour: Gran Paradiso Ski Tour and Summit Climb - Hut to Hut

One of the best ski touring raids in the Alps, crossing 5 different valleys and reaching the top of the only 4.000 m. peak in Italy, Gran Paradiso (4.061 m.).

Snow
Skitouring

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

5 days

Suitable for

Suitable for experienced skitourers, capable to cover 1.000-1.200m. of altitude gain, on slopes up to 30°.

Best time

From mid March to late April.

Tour type

Ski touring or splitboarding raid in Gran Paradiso National Park with expert Alpine Guides. Overnight stays in mountain huts and private transfers.

Tour highlights

Ski touring experience on Gran Paradiso, the only 4000 mt peak entirely on Italian soil and the first national park established in Italy.
Great snow conditions for a legendary raid crossing 5 different valleys in the Alps of Piedmont and Aosta Valley.
Recommended for skiers in good shape. During some sections you will walk in roped party and you will need to use crampons. If necessary some short abseil can be expected.
Tour led by our local, expert mountain guides, that will choose the right path also according to snow and weather conditions.
Ovenight stays in cozy mountain huts, to relax after each day of skitouring and experience the Alpine hospitality and traditional cuisine.

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Cogne and ascent to Vittorio Sella mountain hut

Day 2

Rifugio Vittorio Sella - Gran Serra - Gran Neyron pass - Rifugio Chabod mountain hut

Day 3

Rifugio Chabod - ascent to the summit of Gran Paradiso - Vittorio Emanuele II mountain hut

Day 4

Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele - Gran Paradiso pass - Rifugio Pontese

Day 5

Rifugio Pontese - Teleccio pass - descent to Lillaz

Planned accomodations or similar

Rifugio Vittorio Sella, shared room
Rifugio Chabod, shared room
Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele, shared room
Rifugio Pontese, shared room

What is included

Certified English speaking Alpine Guide and their expenses (other languages available on request)
4 overnight stays in mountain huts
Meals as listed in detailed program
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

Gran Paradiso 5 days

Group tour: Gran Paradiso Ski Tour and Summit Climb - Hut to Hut

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