• Grand Paradiso on ski touring
  • Grand Paradiso on ski touring
  • Grand Paradiso on ski touring
  • Grand Paradiso on ski touring
  • Grand Paradiso on ski touring
  • Grand Paradiso on ski touring
Grand Paradis / French Alps

Grand Paradiso on ski touring

Réf : HEIKUX

In summary

  • Sports
    Ski touring
  • Duration
    2 days
  • Level
    Advance

    Levels

    Ski touring
    Beginner
    For those who have never done ski touring or off-piste skiing but are comfortable skiing down red or black runs. You will ski for 3 to 4 hours a day. You must be capable of skinning uphill for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours, covering an elevation gain and loss of between 300m and 600m per day.
    Intermediate
    For those who have already skied off-piste using ski lifts. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day. Vertical gain can reach 800 m per day.
    Confirmed
    For those who occasionally go ski touring and off-piste skiing. You are capable of skiing down almost any terrain and ski for several consecutive days. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day, with vertical gains of up to 1,000 m per day.
    Advanced
    For regular ski tourers. You are capable of skiing down any type of snow on slopes of up to 40°. You frequently ski in powder. You have perfect control over your speed, sideslipping, and both uphill and downhill kick turns. You have prior experience with ski touring or with vertical gains exceeding 1,200m. You are capable of maintaining this level of activity over several consecutive days.
    Expert
    For regular ski tourers: You are capable of skiing down all types of snow on slopes exceeding 40°. You frequently ski in powder and have perfect control over your speed and sideslipping. You have experience with ski touring involving vertical gains of over 1,400m and have previously completed several consecutive days under these conditions.
  • Destination
    Grand Paradis / French Alps
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    8.63 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
    English
    French

In a few words

This ski touring course will take you to discover the Italian region of Valle d'Aosta and the summit of Gran Paradiso at 4,061 meters, located in the heart of Gran Paradiso National Park, the largest national park in Europe. On the first day, depending on weather and snow conditions, you will either ski off-piste in the Courmayeur area or go ski touring. This first day is designed to get you warmed up and allow you to get to know each other and ski together at a relaxed pace before heading out to climb Gran Paradiso. This ski touring course is suitable for people who have already done several ski touring trips and who dream of reaching an altitude of 4,000 meters on skis!

The highlights

  • Small groups, max 4 people
  • Ascent of Gran Paradiso 4061m on skis!
  • A wild setting in the heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park
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Sport

Level

Ski touring

Advance

Levels

Ski touring
Beginner
For those who have never done ski touring or off-piste skiing but are comfortable skiing down red or black runs. You will ski for 3 to 4 hours a day. You must be capable of skinning uphill for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours, covering an elevation gain and loss of between 300m and 600m per day.
Intermediate
For those who have already skied off-piste using ski lifts. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day. Vertical gain can reach 800 m per day.
Confirmed
For those who occasionally go ski touring and off-piste skiing. You are capable of skiing down almost any terrain and ski for several consecutive days. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day, with vertical gains of up to 1,000 m per day.
Advanced
For regular ski tourers. You are capable of skiing down any type of snow on slopes of up to 40°. You frequently ski in powder. You have perfect control over your speed, sideslipping, and both uphill and downhill kick turns. You have prior experience with ski touring or with vertical gains exceeding 1,200m. You are capable of maintaining this level of activity over several consecutive days.
Expert
For regular ski tourers: You are capable of skiing down all types of snow on slopes exceeding 40°. You frequently ski in powder and have perfect control over your speed and sideslipping. You have experience with ski touring involving vertical gains of over 1,400m and have previously completed several consecutive days under these conditions.
For regular ski tourers. You are capable of skiing down any type of snow on slopes of up to 40°. You frequently ski in powder. You have perfect control over your speed, sideslipping, and both uphill and downhill kick turns. You have prior experience with ski touring or with vertical gains exceeding 1,200m. You are capable of maintaining this level of activity over several consecutive days.

In figures

Ski touring

  • Average duration/day: 6h
  • Average daily elevation gain: 1120 m
  • Average daily descent: 1125 m
  • Maximum altitude: 4061 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 3 to 4 people
Languages ​​spoken:
English
French
Supervisor

Danilo and his team

Experienced mountain guides Danilo and his team accompany you on all types of terrain: mountaineering, multi-pitch climbs, ski touring, and high-altitude treks. Passionate and meticulous, they prioritize safety, progress, and enjoyment on every outing. With them, every climb becomes a shared and authentic adventure in the heart of the most beautiful mountains in the Alps.

Program

Day 1
Day 2

  • Valsavarenche - Chabod Refuge

    • Activity Ski touring
    • Duration of the activity 4h
    • Positive elevation gain 890 m
    • Maximum altitude 2780 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    You will meet your guide at 9:00 AM in Valsavarenche. We will begin the ascent to the Chabod refuge; the route will be chosen by the guide based on your fitness level and the snow and weather conditions. Once at the refuge, you can leave some of your equipment before continuing for a short additional climb and enjoying a beautiful descent on the way back. The afternoon will be dedicated to rest or avalanche search training with your guide. You will prepare and adjust your equipment to be ready for the next day's climb and enjoy the comfort of the refuge to relax and have a pleasant evening!

    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 safety day in a snowy environment or climbing another peak in the area.

    Day 1

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

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Day 1

Overnight stay at the Chabod refuge in a private room or dormitory, depending on availability. Remember to bring a sleeping bag liner; the refuge provides duvets.

Access

Departure
Valsavarenche
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
Vallée De Valsavarenche
Day 2 - 16h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Chamonix
Via Chamonix Mont Blanc - you can reach Chamonix by train from the main French airports or Geneva Airport - then you can reach Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, via the Mont Blanc Tunnel (bus connections exist from Chamonix to the Aosta Valley, but if you want freedom of movement, it is advisable to rent a car). IMPORTANT: upon exiting the Mont Blanc Tunnel, do not take the motorway towards Aosta, but stay on the normal road (blue signs) which goes towards Courmayeur; this will save you an extra 20 minutes and €20 in motorway tolls. Via Geneva or Martigny - you can easily reach Martigny by train from Geneva Airport - then you reach the city center of Aosta via the Great St. Bernard Tunnel (bus connections exist from Martigny to the Aosta Valley, but if you want freedom of movement, it is advisable to rent a car).
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Supervision by a local, French-speaking UIAGM High Mountain Guide
  2. Overnight stay at the Chabod refuge
  3. Half-board
  4. The avalanche transceiver, the shovel, and the probe
  5. Crampons, ice axe and harness (unless you have your own equipment)
  6. Group equipment (ropes, carabiners, ice screws...)

The price does not include

  1. Your ski touring equipment (skis, boots, skins, crampons, etc.)
  2. Lunch
  3. Snacks, drinks and personal expenses

Options

  1. 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 that 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 date. Consider visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account 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 provided on site

  • The equipment for group activities (ropes, carabiners, etc...)
  • Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe (unless you have your own)

Equipment to bring

  1. Lightweight, good quality touring skis (remember to sharpen the edges properly)
  2. Good quality ski touring boots (good range of motion and fairly lightweight)
  3. a pair of ski touring crampons
  4. ski poles
  5. sealskins
  6. a harness, crampons and ice axe
  7. 40-liter backpack

Clothing to bring

FIRST LAYER ON THE SKIN - UNDERWEAR:

  • Thermal and breathable base layer (merino wool recommended)
  • Thermal and breathable tights (merino wool recommended)
  • warm socks

SECOND LAYER:

  • Warm and breathable technical fleece
  • Windproof and waterproof Gore-Tex (or similar) trousers

THIRD LAYER:

  • a warm down comforter
  • a fine down

FINAL LAYER:

  • High-quality Gore-Tex jacket or similar, waterproof and windproof

DON'T FORGET:

  • a headlamp
  • 2 pairs of warm gloves (ski gloves and mittens)
  • a warm hat
  • a pair of category 3 or 4 glasses
  • a ski mask
  • a ski buff
  • two pairs of warm socks
  • your mobile phone
  • a small first aid kit with your personal medications
  • your documents and passport
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