Aosta Valley Alps
Gran Paradiso National Park Hiking Tour

DURATION

from 3 to 5 days
On request, it is possible to either extend or shorten the Gran Paradiso trekking tour.
Check out our other hiking excursions and tours in Gran Paradiso National Park!

WHERE

Gran Paradiso National Park.
Starting/ending point : Pont Valsavarenche (Aosta).

LEVEL

Suitable for hikers in good shape, capable to walk at least 4-6 hours a day on mountain trails, sometimes on rocky terrain, with an average altitude gain of +/- 900m.
The program can be modified according to your experience and fitness level.

RECOMMENDED PERIOD

From mid July to mid August.
From mid June to mid July snow can be present on high passes, hence the use of crampons and hiking poles is recommended.

TOUR TYPE

Hut to hut self guided trek with maps and GPS tracks, or guided tour with our expert hiking guides.
Luggage transport available on request.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Wonderful hiking itineraries in the heart of Gran Paradiso National Park suitable for everyone, to discover the Alps of Aosta Valley.
• Hike in an unspoilt environment with breathtaking views over huge glaciers and the peaks of the Park.
• Spot the local wildlife: steinbocks, chamois, eagles and much more!
• Overnight stays in cozy small hotels and mountain huts, to enjoy the warm Alpine hospitality and traditional cuisine!
• Self guided tour with maps and GPS tracks or guided tour with our expert hiking guides, to discover the most beautiful trails of Val Pellice.
• Double the adventure: on request, combine the tour with the Gran Paradiso summit climb with our expert Alpine Guides.
• On request, customize the Gran Paradiso trekking tour program combining other outdoor activities and tours.

PROGRAM IN BRIEF - GRAN PARADISO HIKING TOUR

3 days tour - Valsavarenche, Val di Rhemes, Val Grisenche valleys
About 6 hours of hiking per day, on medium-difficulty trails, overnights in mountain huts in 4+ beds shared rooms (double room supplement available on request)
Day 1: Arrival in Pravieux (Valsavarenche, 1830 m.) - Trek Rifugio Chabod (2705 m.) - Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II (2719 m.) - Rifugio Tetras Lyre (1996 m.)
Day 2: Trek Rifugio Tetras Lyre (1996 m.) - Rifugio Savoia (2532 m.) - Col Rosset (3024 m.) - Rifugio Benevolo (2287 m.)
Day 3: Trek Rifugio Benevolo (2287 m.) - Col Bassac Derè (3082 m.) - Rifugio Bezzi (2284 m.) - Surrier (1790) - Transfer to Pravieux, departure

4 days tour - From Val di Rhemes to Valsavarenche
From 3 to 6 hours of hiking per day, on medium-difficulty trails, overnights in mountain huts in 4+ beds shared rooms (double room supplement available on request)
Day 1: Arrival in Thumel (1848 m., Rhemes de Notre Dame) - trek Rifugio Benevolo (2287 m.), optional hike to Goletta lake (2700 m.)
Day 2: Trek Rifugio Benevolo (2287 m.) - Col Rosset (3024 m.) - Rifugio Savoia (2532 m.) - Rifugio Tetras Lyre (1996 m.)
Day 3: Trek Rifugio Tetras Lyre (1996 m.) - Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II (2719 m.), optional hikes in the surroundings
Day 4: Trek Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II (2719 m.) - Rifugio Chabod (2705 m.) - Pravieux (1830 m.), transfer to Rhemes, departure

5 days tour - Val Savarenche & Val di Rhemes round trip
From 3 to 7 hours of hiking per day, on medium-difficulty trails, overnights in mountain huts in 4+ beds shared rooms (double room supplement available on request)
Day 1: Arrival in Eaux Rousses (1667 m., Pont Valsavarenche), trek to Colle Entrelor (3008 m.) - Rifugio le Marmotte (2143 m.)
Day 2: Trek Rifugio le Marmotte (2143 m.) - Rhemes de Notre Dame (1722 m.) - Rifugio Benevolo (2287 m.), optional hike to Goletta lake (2700 m.)
Day 3: Trek Rifugio Benevolo (2287 m.) - Col Rosset (3024 m.) - Rifugio Savoia (2532 m.) - Rifugio Tetras Lyre (1996 m.)
Day 4: Trek Rifugio Tetras Lyre (1996 m.) - Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II (2719 m.), optional hikes in the surroundings
Day 5: Trek Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II (2719 m.) - Rifugio Chabod (2705 m.) - Pravieux (1830 m.) - Eaux Rousses (1667 m.) - Departure

Contact us to receive the detailed program for the Val Pellice hiking tour.

You can combine the tour with mountaineering experiences in the Alps of Aosta Valley: check out our offers!

TAILOR-MADE EXPERIENCE

The tour program can be customized according to your needs and ideas. Contact us to receive your tailor-made price and itinerary based on your expectations, or fill the tailor-made trekking form.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Overnight stays in mountain hut with accommodation in shared rooms
• Dinners and breakfasts in the mountain hut
• Road book with map, route description and GPS tracks
• Transfer at the end of the tour
• Assistance during the tour

EXTRAS ON REQUEST

• Hiking guide for the tour, price on request
• Private transfers to/from the starting/ending point, price on request
• Private room accommodation in mountain huts, 35 euro per person/night
• Extra overnight stays in hotels, B&B o holiday farm before or after the tour, starting at 85 euro per person/night with dinner and breakfast
• Mountaineering experiences with Alpine Guides, prices on request
• Luggage transfer with porters, price on request

Prices on request

ABOUT OUR SELF GUIDED TOURS

A self guided tour is perfect for hikers with previous experience, with a good sense of direction and able to read a trail map and/or use a navigation app.

Verticalife will take care of everything, from checking the accommodations availability to the bookings and payments for the participants.
Moreover, thanks to our deep knowledge of our itineraries, we also offer consultation services on the different stages of your self guided tour, eventually replanning them according to the availability of accommodations and/or your hiking level.

Our network of local partners allows us to cater many services, such as luggage transportation (with cars, where possible, or with porters or mules), private transfers in the Alpine valleys and from/to nearby airports and cities, and other outdoor experiences (such as mountaineering) with our expert local guides.