Gran Paradiso long weekend 2027
3 days trek and climb of the
highest peak 4061m completely in Italy
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This
is a classic route and is a great mix of trekking and easy Alpine climbing to reach
the highest point completely in Italy. The
holiday is a long weekend over five days, with three days
trekking and climbing. |
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The
guiding is all within the stuning Gran Paradiso
National Park, and so the area is unspoilt
by cable cars or development. You stay two nights in Italian mountain refuges,
and can indulge in great mountain food. |
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You travel to Chamonix on the Thursday for a safety briefing, and to collect any hire equipment, the guided days are Friday to Sunday, when you return to Chamonix for the last night, to depart on Monday morning. |
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The
region is remote and unforgiving,
so you need to have a good level of trekking
fitness. For Gran Paradiso no
previous climbing experience is required,
but any previous use of walking in crampons would be a bonus. |
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You
can look on this weekend as tough trekking or
easy climbing. It will appeal to those
who enjoy remote areas, but love staying in
mountain huts, and there is a real sense of
challenge your first Alpine 4000m peak. |
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The guiding ratio is 1:4 (maximum) on the summit day. On the trek up to the hut and down from the hut, the guide ratio may be up to 1:8 (maximum) depending on the group size and conditions. |
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For those who do not want a 'climbing'
course, yet want to experience a remote and
easy Alpine summit, this is the trip for
you. If you are seek more of a 'climbing'
course, consider the Alpine Intro 4000m week, link. |
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Dates:
these
are listed in the column on the right, and
they show the live availability from our secure
online booking system. When you book online,
you receive immediate confirmation, your Alpine
Information Booklet, course specific kit list
and invoice. |
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Daily
Course Itinerary
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| Thu |
Travel
to Chamonix to arrive for the 17:00 check-in
followed by and course safety and itinerary
briefings. There is time for kit checks or
rental of equipment. Briefings are over by
19:00 and the Chamonix hosts accompany the
group
to pre-dinner drinks to answer any queries.
Night in Chamonix. |
| Fri |
Today
after any last minute hire kit collection or purchases in the morning, you meet your guides and get on the private transfer. You travel through the Mont Blanc road tunnel
into Italy, and after passing Courmayeur,
to turn up the Val Savaranches towards the valley head at Pont. A few kilometres before, you start your trek, up the steep wooded valley sides, heading for the Rifugio Chabod. You pass old farm buildings, and eventually emerge above the tree line into glorious Alpine scenery, with the mountains ahead of you, to reach the hut. Typically the walking
time is c. 4-5 hours. Night in mountain hut. |
| Sat |
A
very early start to cross the boulder field
behind the hut, to reach the glacier, then
it's crampons and harnesses on for the ascent
of the highest point completely in Italy.
On the glacier you are roped up for safety,
and it is a long but gradual ascent to Col
Montcorve, then steeper to reach the summit
ridge. Here it is a short and easy but exposed
scramble to reach the summit at 4061m. After
the summit celebrations you descend the mountain, normally by a different route to reach the delightful Vittorio Emanuele hut nestled next to a small glacier meltwater lake. Walking time: 8 -
10 hours. Night in mountain hut. |
| Sun |
You have breakfast in the hut, and after you've packed up, you start the trek down to the valley. Expect some tired legs after the efforts of the day before, but you'll soon loosen up and enjoy the scenery as you trek down the mountains, with Ciaforon to your left, and Tresenta on the skyline. You reach the tree line, and the paths zig zag their way down to the valley floor and the hamlet of Pont at the trailhead. Here there is a great cafe, and here you meet the private transfer to drive you back to Chamonix, where you might expect to arrive in the early afternoon. Return any hire equipment. Night in Chamonix. |
| Mon |
The
morning is free for you to spend as you wish.
Most people opt to explore the Chamonix market
for local produce and presents. The accommodation
check out is by 10:00. |
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ITINERARY
NOTES: Where possible we follow itineraries.
Mountain adventures are weather and conditions
dependant, so occasionaly we are forced to
alter the plans. If this is the case, suitable
alternatives are offered. Please use this
outline itinerary as a guide to the types
of route / activity that you will attempt. |
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| Course
Prices |
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| Standard
course |
3 days guiding, 5 days holiday in total
IFMGA mountain guides for 3 days |
£995 |
| Live
availability |
Click
on the planner logo to the right to
see the real time live course availability
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| How to book |
Secure
payments, bonded tour operator
Details of how to book, click
here |
Book
online |
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Course Inclusions: 1) IFMGA Guide for three days, 2) Chamonix course
hosts for logistics & briefings, 3) Self-catered accommodation
or hotel in Chamonix (inc. beddings & towels), 4) Up to two
nights half board in mountain huts (inc. costs for guides),
5) Pre course information booklet, 6) Equipment discount
voucher for UK shop, 7) Free 36 page technical Course
Instruction Booklet, 8) Road transport to / from Gran Paradiso region. |
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| Exclusions:
1) Travel to and from Chamonix, 2) Equipment hire, 3)
Personal laundry, telephone calls, lunches, evening meals
in valley, & any purchases in mountain huts / hotels
/ restaurants, 4) Activities insurance, & excess
baggage charges. |
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sizes: Prices based on 4 people booking. Two people booking together can have a private course at £1295 pp. We have improved the guiding ratio to adapt to climate change, and improve safety on the glaciers. |
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