Gran Paradiso
Conquer Gran Paradiso, the highest peak in Italy, on an exhilarating ascent guided by David Pérez, an expert mountain guide certified by UIAGM, UIMLA, and AEGM. This climb will take you through stunning alpine landscapes, offering panoramic views from the summit and a challenging experience in a setting of natural beauty. David Pérez will tailor the route to your experience level, ensuring a safe and rewarding adventure. Get all the details on required gear, rates, and tips to make the most of this Alpine adventure in Italy.
technical difficulty
physical difficulty
Day 1: Day of approach to the refuge
We leave from the Pont Parking in the Valsavarenche Valley and through a beautiful cobbled path we will ascend gently until we leave behind the lush forest and give way to the alpine meadows. Enraptured by the views and almost without realizing it, the glaciers of the high mountain will appear before us and we will reach our destination, the genuine refuge of Federico Chabot at an altitude of 2,77 meters.
Starting point: Pont (Aosta Valley, 1.960m) Technical difficulty: none.
Time: 2-3 h
Elevation gain: 700m approx.
Day 2: Gran Paradiso summit (4.061m)
We leave around 4:30 a.m. from the refuge to gain meters little by little under the light of our headlamps. Normally we will arrive at the glacier shortly after dawn and it is here where we will rope up and equip ourselves to begin the glacier ascent. From here and through successive snow and ice slopes we will reach the rimaya that we have to cross very close to the summit where we will only have to cross the aerial summit ridge to the famous Madonna that presides over the summit of this emblematic and narrow peak of the Aosta Valley. Technical difficulty: F+ (icy slopes up to 40o and summit ridge in mixed terrain III).
Time: long day of between 10 and 12 hours to the valley.
Elevation gain: 1.350m positive/ 2.050m descent to the car.
(Optional) 3rd Day: For those who doubt their strength, there is the possibility of adding a day as we have the option of staying in the refuge to split the descent into two days and make it more bearable.
- Hiking boots and gaiters
- GoreTex jacket and pants equipment
- Thick and thin Sof shell or trekking pants
- Fleece lining (thin and thick)
- Down or primaloft jacket
- Thermal T-shirt and spare
- Thin inner thermal tights
- Thin and thick socks and spare
- Thin and thick gloves and mittens
- Hat and cap with bezel
- Sunglasses and goggles
- Mask or Buff
- Mountaineering backpack 35 to 40L with holders to carry ice axes and poles
- Classic ice axe 60cm maximum length.
- Crampons with antiboots compatible with the boots.
- Harness, two safety carabiners.
- Folding poles
- Headlamp with battery replacement
- Protective creams for lips and face
- Water bottle of at least 1,5lt and isotonic salts.
- Thermos (optional)
- Climbing shoes (optional)
- Helmet.
- Sleeping bag (shelter)
Include:
- Mountain guide service and advice prior to the activity.
- Reservations in refuges.
- Accident insurance
Not Included:
- Travel and internal transportation derived from the program
- Lodging of guide and clients in lodges and your lodging in the valley during the program.
- Drinks in the refuges or extra meals.
- Personal technical equipment such as backpacks, boots, technical clothing, poles, etc…
