AOSTA VALLEY
WITH GUIDE OR SELF-GUIDED
ALTA VIA 1 TREKKING TOUR - MONTE ROSA TO MONT BLANC

DURATION

12 days / 11 nights
On request, it is possible to either extend or shorten the Alta Via 1 hiking tour program.
Check out our other hiking excursions and tours in the Alps of Aosta Valley!

WHERE

Start Gressoney-Saint-Jean / End : Courmayeur (Aosta Valley).

LEVEL

Suitable for experienced hikers in good shape, capable to walk up to 6 hours with 1.100 m. altitude gain per day, on mountain trails.
The program can be customised according to the level and experience of the participants.

RECOMMENDED PERIOD

From beginning of July to mid September

TOUR TYPE

Hiking tour in Aosta Valley with expert hiking guides or in sel-guided option with maps and GPS tracks, overnight stays in mountain huts and hotels.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Alta Via Trail 1 in Aosta Valley, known as the Alta Via dei Giganti, or “the giants’ trail”, is a trekking route through incomparable scenery, across the foothills of some of the highest peaks in Europe such as Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.
• An easy and well-marked trail, suitable for everyone, that crosses the Gressoney valley, through Champoluc, Valtournanache, Valpelline, Gran San Bernando and Val Ferret to Courmayeur.
• Follow the trails of Tor des Géants, one of the most attractive endurance trail race in the world crossing the Alps of Aosta Valley, maintaining an average altitude of around 2.000 m. and often reaching almost 3000 m.
• Despite being in the easily-reachable Alps of Italy, Alta Via has nothing to envy the most popular Himalayan trekking, with the benefit of cozy accommodations in the mountain huts and the great local food of Aosta Valley.
• About 6/7 hours walking per day, Alta Via 1 is a trekking of intermediate level, with no technical difficulties, however you need to be in good physical shape.
• Explore Aosta Valley Alps with our expert hiking guides during the whole tour or in self guided option with maps and GPS waypoints
• On request, customize the Alta Via 1 trekking tour program combining other outdoor activities and tours.

PROGRAM IN BRIEF - ALTA VIA 1 TREKKINGTOUR

Day 1 : Arrival in Gressoney St Jean and trek to Vieux Crest mountain hut
Day 2 : Trek from Vieux Crest to Gran Tournalin mountain hut
Day 3 : Trek from Gran Tournalin mountain hut to Valtournenche
Day 4 : Trek from Valtournenche to Barmasse mountain hut
Day 5 : Trek from Barmasse mountain hut to Cuney mountain hut
Day 6 : Trek from Cuney mountain hut to Oyace
Day 7 : Trek from Oyace to Rey (Ollomont)
Day 8 : Trek from Rey to Champillon mountain hut
Day 9 : Trek from Champillon mountain hut to Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses
Day 10 : Trek from Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses to Frassati mountain hut
Day 11 : Trek from Frassati mountain hut to Bonatti mountain hut
Day 12 : Trek from Bonatti mountain hut to Courmayeur and departure

Contact us to receive the detailed program for the Alta Via 1 trekking tour in the Alps of Aosta Valley.

TAILOR-MADE EXPERIENCE

The program can be modified according to your needs and ideas. Contact us to receive a tailor-made price and itinerary!

DO YOU NEED PRIVATE TRANSFERS?

If you need a private transfer to reach the starting point, we can provide a private car with driver to pick you up from your destination. Contact us to receive more information!

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• 12 days of trekking with a certified English speaking hiking guide (for guided option; other languages available on request)
• Road book with paper maps and GPS tracks (for self-guided option)
• 11 overnight stays in mountain huts and small mountain hotels
• Meals as listed in the detailed program
• Phone assistance during your tour

On request, it is possible to either add or remove services from the ones listed above

EXTRAS ON REQUEST

• Transfer to/from the tour starting/ending point
• Extra overnight stays
• Extra hiking days
• Other outdoor activities in Aosta Valley Alps
• Luggage transfer

Prices on request