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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 Rifugio Chabod Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele Rifugio Pontese

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
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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Starting from 1115,00
First departure: 24/04/2025

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 5

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When do you want to depart?

Group tour

Upcoming departures with a local guide

Departure

24/04/2025

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 5

Starting from 1115,00

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

Extras on request

  • Transfer to/from Cogne
  • Personal skitouring/splitboarding equipment rental
  • Extra overnight stays in hotel, B&B or mountain hut
  • Other outdoor activities in the Alps Gran Paradiso and Aosta Valley

Prices on request

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

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

Planned accomodations or similar

Rifugio Vittorio Sella Rifugio Chabod Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele Rifugio Pontese

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