• Crossing the three valleys of Gran Paradiso
  • Crossing the three valleys of Gran Paradiso
  • Crossing the three valleys of Gran Paradiso
  • Crossing the three valleys of Gran Paradiso
  • Crossing the three valleys of Gran Paradiso
Grand Paradis

Crossing the three valleys of Gran Paradiso

Réf : FSPEQY

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    2 days
  • Level
    Advance

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Italy / Grand Paradis
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    9.77 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French
    🇮🇹
    Italian
    🇬🇧
    English

In a few words

Embark on a grand trek through the heart of Gran Paradiso National Park in the Aosta Valley and explore three iconic valleys on a two-day adventure. This route will take you to altitudes of over 3,000 meters , crossing spectacular mountain passes that connect these pristine valleys. You'll discover crystal-clear alpine lakes and the captivating glacial landscapes around Lake Goletta before reaching the Becca de la Traversière , offering a breathtaking panorama of the glacier . This itinerary was designed for those seeking total immersion , combining the spirit of backpacking with the discovery of the wildest and most secluded areas of Gran Paradiso . A unique experience, at the pace of hiking, to savor the true essence of the mountains.

The highlights

  • 3-day hut-to-hut trek
  • Expert guide to the places and mountains traversed
  • Wild nature and mountains in Italy's oldest national park
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Advance

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.

The expert's opinion

The proposed trek is demanding and requires prior mountain experience as well as good physical condition; the altitude exceeds 3,000 meters several times during these two days.


In figures

Trekking

  • Average duration/day: 8h
  • Average distance/day: 19 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 1100 m
  • Average daily descent: 1150 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 3 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇮🇹
Italian
🇬🇧
English
Nadia
Nadia

Nadia is a hiking guide. She discovered the mountains in the second half of her life, but it was a life-changing discovery that led her to dedicate herself full-time to the profession of guide.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
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    Valsavaranche Bridge - Rifugio Benevolo

    • Activity Trekking
    • Duration of the activity 8h
    • Distance 19 km
    • Positive elevation gain 1200 m
    • Negative elevation 850 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    The hike begins in Pont Valsavaranche, at the foot of Gran Paradiso. We'll take the route on the opposite side of the ascent, allowing us to better admire the contours of the only 4,000-meter peak entirely within Italy in the Alps. We'll climb to the Nivolet Pass, then continue to Lake Rosset and the Rosset Pass at 3,000 meters. After a break, we'll descend to the Benevolo Refuge in the Val di Rhemes, a small, welcoming refuge enjoying a privileged position at the bottom of the valley. This will allow us to fully appreciate the waterfalls, flowery meadows, marmots, and other animals that inhabit the Gran Paradiso National Park.

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Day 1
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Day 1
🏔️ Mountain refuge - Day 1

The Benevolo refuge, located at an altitude of 2,285 m, is situated in the Val di Rhèmes. It is a small, welcoming refuge nestled in the heart of nature within the Gran Paradiso National Park.

Access

Departure
Pont Valsavaranche
Day 1 : 07h30
End of stay
Pont Valsavaranche
Day 2 - 08h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toAosta
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
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Price details

The price includes

  1. hiking guide
  2. Overnight stay and half-board in a mountain refuge
  3. Return shuttle to Pont

The price does not include

  1. Lunches
  2. Shower token available at the refuge

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