In summary
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Sports
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Duration5 days
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LevelAdvance
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DestinationItaly / Grand Paradis
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions26.84 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Discover Gran Paradiso National Park in 5 days: a superb trek to explore wild trails! This trek takes place in the heart of the Gran Paradiso massif in the Aosta Valley region of Italy. This circuit will lead you along less-traveled paths, between the Rhêmes and Valsavarenche valleys, far from the crowds and crossing magnificent high mountain passes, with Gran Paradiso always as a backdrop.
The highlights
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Trek at the foot of the summit of Gran Paradiso 4061 m and in the heart of the Park!
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An off-the-beaten-path itinerary, far from the crowds
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Italian-style hospitality in mountain huts renowned for their cuisine and atmosphere!
Photos
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
In figures
Trekking
- Average duration/day: 5h30
- Average distance/day: 12 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 910 m
- Average daily descent: 930 m
- Maximum altitude: 3400 m
Management
French
Jean Luc and his team
Qualified guides and lovers of the great outdoors, Jean Luc and his team design immersive itineraries in the Alps and beyond. Attentive, skilled teachers, and mindful of each individual's pace, they guide you on a profound exploration of the mountains: hiking, nature, culture, and connecting with the environment. Powerful human experiences, designed to blend exertion, serenity, and wonder.
Program
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Valsavarenche - Refuge
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Distance 10 km
- Positive elevation gain 1000 m
- Negative elevation 450 m
- Accommodation Refuge
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Meet at 9:00 am in Pont, Valsavarenche.
Ascent to the Col du Grand Collet, facing the Grand Paradis glacier and the peaks of Tresenta and Ciarforon. Picnic at the summit.
Descent onto the Nivolet plateau and its lake.
Night in a mountain refuge
The program is provided as a guideline and may be modified depending on weather conditions or the group's physical condition. The guide may suggest alternatives, such as a mountain pass or the ascent of another peak in the area.
Day 1 -
Col Leynir - Val de Rhêmes
- Activity Trekking
- Distance 16 km
- Positive elevation gain 1000 m
- Negative elevation 1400 m
- Maximum altitude 3080 m
- Accommodation Refuge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We set off early in the morning towards the Rosset and Leyta lakes, then we climb to the Leynir Pass via a small path with some technical sections.
The view of Gran Paradiso from the summit is superb! We descend towards the Val de Rhêmes-Notre-Dame. It's a magnificent day, on wild trails with some off-trail sections. Once we reach the bottom of the valley, we climb back up for about thirty minutes to reach our lovely refuge for the night.
The program is provided as a guideline and may be modified depending on weather conditions or the group's physical condition. The guide may suggest alternatives, such as a mountain pass or the ascent of another peak in the area.
Day 2 -
Col de l’Entrelor – Valsavarenche
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Distance 13 km
- Positive elevation gain 900 m
- Negative elevation 1350 m
- Maximum altitude 3007 m
- Accommodation Refuge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today we're off for a beautiful day, starting with the climb to the Col d'Entrelor at 3007 meters. We'll ascend a very wild valley to the pass before descending into the Valsavarenche. We'll spend the night at the bottom of the valley in a charming gîte.
The program is provided as a guideline and may be modified depending on weather conditions or the group's physical condition. The guide may suggest alternatives, such as a mountain pass or the ascent of another peak in the area.
Day 3 -
Valsavarenche - Refuge
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Distance 10 km
- Positive elevation gain 1050 m
- Maximum altitude 2710 m
- Accommodation Refuge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today we're going for a shorter day, in order to recharge our batteries.
We ascend towards the Vittorio Emanuele refuge along a beautiful path immersed in a larch forest. We then traverse towards the Chabod refuge on a balcony path that will lead us to the foot of the north face of Gran Paradiso.
The program is provided as a guideline and may be modified depending on weather conditions or the group's physical condition. The guide may suggest alternatives, such as a mountain pass or the ascent of another peak in the area.
Day 4 -
Col du Gran Neyron - Valsavarenche
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Distance 11 km
- Positive elevation gain 600 m
- Negative elevation 1450 m
- Maximum altitude 3400 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
For this last day, we set off with light packs towards the Gran Neyron pass: it's a fairly technical climb, in a very wild area, which leads us to a magnificent view of the Grivola, a very aesthetic peak at almost 4000 m. We then return to the refuge for a good plate of pasta, before continuing the descent to the village of Pont where we pick up the cars.
Return to Valsavarenche scheduled for 4:30pm / 5:00pm.
The program is provided as a guideline and may be modified depending on weather conditions or the group's physical condition. The guide may suggest alternatives, such as a mountain pass or the ascent of another peak in the area.
Day 5
Note
This program may be modified at the guide's discretion if mountain conditions, weather or the physical condition of the participants require it.
Accommodation
Nights spent in mountain huts, rooms or dormitories depending on availability.
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- The trek will be led by a state-certified mountain guide from our team.
- Nights in mountain huts with half-board as described in the program
- Picnics, from Day 2 to Day 5
The price does not include
- Trip cancellation/interruption insurance and mountain rescue assistance
- Day 1 picnic
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips
- Anything not listed under “ Price includes ”.
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return), visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
The backpack
If possible, choose a lightweight bag with good carrying comfort; the bag should not exceed 1.5 kilos.
Essential:
- sleeping bag liner for the refuge (small sleeping sheet)
- a waterproof bag to keep spare clothes dry
- a plastic or waterproof bag for dirty clothes
- sunscreen SPF 30 to 50
- a pair of category 3 sunglasses
- a lightweight headlamp
- small pleasures like dried fruit, chocolate
- Cash and your valid ID card/passport
Toiletries:
- a lightweight, quick-drying towel, hiking type
- a body soap
- a toothbrush with a small tube of toothpaste or a partially used tube
- a small shampoo (small size - specialist stores sell small bottles that you can keep for your hiking life).
- a pair of earplugs for better sleep at night in a mountain refuge.
Meal supplies:
- a lightweight Opinel-type knife
- a fork and a spoon
- a nice specialty to share with the rest of the team, liquid or solid
Clothing to bring
Head-to-toe trekking gear:
- a cap or hat for the sun
- a hat for the cold
- A buff or neck warmer is optional but very welcome in bad weather.
- a Gore-Tex type jacket or equivalent for inclement weather
- a pair of gloves, preferably waterproof
- a pair of ski gloves for climbing Gran Paradiso
- A warm fleece or thick down jacket to withstand sub-zero temperatures
- Two sweaters: one light and one warmer; if it's cold, we'll wear all the layers.
- three technical t-shirts
- three pairs of underwear and 3-4 warm socks; you can wash them in the streams near the refuges (a solid soap for washing).
- warm pants
- tights
- lighter trousers, some of which can be separated to make shorts
- shorts
- Waterproof or Gore-tex type over-trousers for trekking and climbing.
- a waterproof bag protector
- spare clothes for the shelter
- A pair of hiking shoes with Vibram or equivalent good quality soles, if possible try them before the trek, for the ascent you need a pair of mountaineering shoes for the ascent of Gran Paradiso.
