GRAN PARADISO 4061m
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The Gran Paradiso, standing at 4061m, is the only 4000-meter peak entirely in Italy and is located in the heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park. Its summit can be reached via two normal routes with similar difficulty levels: one starts from the Federico Chabod Refuge (2710m), and the other from the Vittorio Emanuele II Refuge (2732m), both accessible on foot from the town of Valsavarenche, following beautiful trails that in summer are filled with vibrant colors, where it's not uncommon to encounter a majestic Ibex.
CLIMB YOUR FIRST 4000m PEAK
This is an ideal climb even for those approaching high-altitude mountaineering for the first time.
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NO PREVIOUS MOUNTAINEERING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
However, you need to be phisically fit: good cardio and stamina are important.
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A NIGHT IN MOUNTAIN HUT
You'll spend the night in a real mountain hut, definitely an experience to remember!
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Conquer your first 4,000-meter peak without any lifts! The Gran Paradiso isn’t served by cable cars, so you’ll hike to the refuge. Relax in the hut and enjoy the sunset. Experience walking on a glacier at dawn with crampons and an ice axe, roped up with your team!
FITNESS LEVEL 3/5
DATES ON DEMAND JUNE-SEPTEMBER
GUIDING RATIO 1:4 MAXIMUM
2 DAYS CLIMB
FROM €260
SCHEDULE
Day 1: Meet with the guide for a gear check and briefing on the itinerary. We’ll drive to Valsavarenche and then hike to either the Chabod or Vittorio Emanuele refuge, where we’ll have dinner and spend the night. (Elevation gain: 900m; time: 2-3 hours.)
Day 2: Wake up early for breakfast before dawn. With headlamps, we’ll climb a short moraine section to reach the glacier that leads to the summit. Once there, we’ll put on our crampons and continue roped together up to the final ridge. It’s an easy but exposed section, and with a few simple climbing moves (I/II grade), we’ll reach the Madonna statue at the summit.
For the descent, we can either retrace our steps or take a stunning loop by heading down to the opposite refuge from where we stayed.
NOTE: The meeting time and location will be confirmed upon booking.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT: Helmet, harness, 12-point crampons with anti-balling plates compatible with your boots, classic ice axe, trekking poles, and a 30/40L backpack.
CLOTHING: Mountaineering boots, technical underwear, spare t-shirt, fleece, Gore-Tex jacket or similar, down jacket, Schoeller or similar pants, two pairs of gloves (one light and one heavy), hat, sunglasses (min. cat 3), and sunscreen.
OTHER: Headlamp (with fully charged batteries!), energy snacks, camera, buff, cap with a visor for the sun, gaiters, ski mask (in case of bad weather), sleeping bag liner, and essentials for staying in the refuge.
NOTE: If you have any doubts about your gear or need to make any purchases for the climb, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ll be happy to help you choose the best equipment for your needs.
Is any of your technical gear missing? You can rent it! Click HERE.
COST
1 PERSON: € 800
2 PEOPLE: € 420 per person
3 PEOPLE: € 330 per person
4 PEOPLE: € 260 per person
INCLUDED OR NOT
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Instruction and support from the guide, use of shared equipment.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Travel expenses to the location, lift costs, hut or other accommodation with half board both for the participants and the guide (costs will be shared among participants), technical equipment, extras, and anything not listed under "included in the price."
Is any of your technical gear missing? You can rent it! Click HERE.
RESERVATION
To confirm your reservation, a deposit is required.
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