Aosta

MOUNTAINEERING COURSE IN AOSTA VALLEY - GRAN PARADISO SUMMIT

Mountaineering

Category

5 days

Duration

Intermediate

Experience

Medium

Fitness

From 1 to 4

Participants

What you'll do

Dive into a distinctive alpine climbing venture to conquer Gran Paradiso, Italy’s celebrated 4,000-meter peak, ideal for climbers in good physical condition seeking technical mastery. Gran Paradiso stands out for its unique isolation and the revered Madonnina statue at its summit, offering an unparalleled mountaineering challenge. This experience tests your endurance and technical skills, leading you to one of the Alps' most serene and majestic summits.

Itinerary

Important stuff

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What's included

Accident insurance
Medical and luggage insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
Guide expenses (transfers, night in refuges and half-board)
Transfer back to Cogne
Loan of common safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe and backpack)
Harness
Ice crampoons
Ice axe
4 packed lunches
Lunch bag for the second day
Overnight stays in refuges with lunches and dinners
3 overnight stays in a refuge (with dinners and breakfasts) or B&B in case the refuges are not yet open
Flight
Transport from airport
Transport to airport
Local transport
Extra meals and drinks for client and the guide

Accommodations

The Rifugio Vittoria Sella

The Rifugio Vittorio Sella, situated in the Aosta Valley's Cogne Valley at 2,584 meters, is owned by the Club Alpino Italiano and operates from March to September. Located within the Gran Paradiso National Park, it's a key waypoint on the Alta Via della Valle d'Aosta No. 2 trail and honors mountain photography pioneer Vittorio Sella. The refuge is accessible via a 2.5 to 4-hour hike from Valnontey and offers lodging for up to 150 guests. It's a hub for ascents and ski mountaineering in the Graian Alps, providing splendid views of the Alps.

The Rifugio Federico Chabod

The Rifugio Federico Chabod, located in the Aosta Valley at 2,710 meters, is named after the notable local figure Federico Chabod. It offers a base for activities like ski mountaineering and hiking in the Gran Paradiso National Park. The refuge, equipped with 85 beds and bathroom facilities, provides a comfortable stay for adventurers looking to explore the Gran Paradiso area, with spectacular views and a commitment to environmental standards.

Guides

Elis & Peaks Hunter

Elis & Peaks Hunter

Elis is a UIAGM-certified Alpine Guide based in Valle d'Aosta, at the foot of the famous Mont Blanc massif. He is part of the Peaks Hunter Team, which offers professionalism and years of experience in organizing outdoor activities in Italy and Europe, for group excursions. His passion for exploration drives him to undertake memorable adventures and journeys, which he loves to share with those who entrust themselves to him.

Meeting point

45.73495517.313076199999999
Aosta

Aosta, Aosta, Italy

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€2,990.00

(€986 deposit)
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