Snowshoeing and winter walking holiday in the Alps of Italy
4000 Giants Panorama Tour - Mont Blanc, Gran Paradiso and Matterhorn

HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover the best Alps landscapes in the north west of Italy, with stunning winter walking excursions
• The breathtaking views of the 4000 m. peaks of Mont Blanc, Gran Paradiso and Matterhorn (Cervino)
• Explore the Mont Blanc glacier with an easy snowshoes excursions and the brand new Skyway cable cars
• Chance to admire wildlife in the Gran Paradiso National Park
• Spare time for relax and cultural tours in Aosta Valley
• Snowshoes walking excursions lead by our experienced hiking guides with all the necessary equipment.
• Accommodations in cozy hotels in the typical villages of Courmayeur, Cogne and Cervinia
• On request, customize the snowshoeing holiday in the Alps of Aosta Valley program combining other outdoor activities and visits.

PROGRAM IN BRIEF

Day 1 :
Arrival in Aosta, Turin or Milan by your own means. Pick up of your rental car and drive to Courmayeur. Arrival and accommodation in hotel.
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 :
Meeting with you hiking guide in hotel. Snowshoes excursion to explore Ferret Valley, at the footsteps of Mont Blanc, and reach Rifugio Bonatti. About 4-5 hours in total.
Rest of the day at your disposal in Courmayeur. Ovenight stay in hotel in Courmayeur.
Meals : Breakfast and dinner

Day 3 :
Meeting with the mountain guide in the morning and exucursion on the Mont Blanc glacier.
With the brand new Skyway cable car you will reach Punta Helbronner starting point of the thrilling excursion on the glacier, admiring crevasses and icefalls, walking beneath the sharp rock peaks. The walk will last about 3-4 hours.
You will be back at Punta Helbronner around lunch time and descend again with the Skyway to Courmayeur. In the afternoon enjoy the unique SPA and wellness center at Pre Saint Didier. Rest of the day at your disposal.
Overnight in hotel in Courmayeur.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 4 :
After breakfast transfer with your car to Cogne (about 1h). On the way you can stop to visit the Introd Castle.
Arrival and accommodation in hotel. Rest of the day at your disposal, overnight stay in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 5 :
Meeting with you hiking guide in hotel.
Snowshoes excursion to explore Valnontey Valley, at the footsteps of Gran Paradiso, with possibility to admire local wildlife. About 4-5 hours in total.
Rest of the day at your disposal in Cogne, overnight in hotel in Cogne.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 6 :
After breakfast transfer with your car to Cervinia (about 1h30min). On the way you can stop to visit the Fenis Castle.
Arrival and accommodation in hotel, rest of the day at your disposal.
Ovenight stay in hotel in Cervinia.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 7 :
Meeting with you hiking guide in hotel. Snowshoes excursion to explore Cheneil Valley, in front of Matterhorn (Cervino). About 4-5 hours in total.
Rest of the day at your disposal in Cervinia, overnight in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 8 :
End of the snowhsoeing holiday. Departure from Cervinia and drop off the car in Aosta, Turin or Milan.
Meals: Breakfast

TAILOR-MADE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Program can be modified according to your needs and ideas. Contact us to receive your tailor-made price and itinerary based on your expectations!

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• 7 ovenights in 3* hotels, accommodation in double room with breakfast and dinner
• 8 days car rental
• Meals as listed in the program
• 4 days with a certified, english-speaking certified hiking guide
• Snowshoes rental for 4 days
• 1 Skyway cable car ticket
• 1 Pre Saint Didier SPA and wellness center entrance

On request, it is possible to add or remove services from the standard ones

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

• Lunches
• Extra personal expenses
• Whatever is not in the “what is included” section

EXTRAS ON REQUEST

• Equipment rental
• Extra overnight stays
• Extra snowshoeing excursions
• Other outdoor activities in the Alps of Aosta Valley

Prices on request