
Gran Paradiso Massif
Beginner's mountaineering course - Gran Paradiso
Technical lev. : 4 / 5
FAIRLY EASY MOUNTAINEERING
5 clients maximum per Guide but the number can be reduced to 3 people depending on the routes and mountain conditions.
You should be comfortable walking in the mountains and on varied terrain. Easy climbing.
If you have already done a glacier trek, it is better, but not compulsory, if you have a good physical and mental condition.
Learning the techniques of progression in the high mountains, for fairly easy routes and easy rescue techniques.
Example of level: an easy 4000, such as Gran Paradiso (4061 mt) - Gran Paradiso National Park
Physical lev. : 4 / 5
SPORTY & TRAINED PEOPLE
Effort corresponding to approximately 1200 - 1700m of ascent per day.
You like and practice endurance sports at a good level.
We will do a beautiful and funnly Via Ferrata in the Rhêmes Notre Dames valley in the morning to familiarise you with ropes and heights, then we will discover the Valsavarenche valley and hike to the Chabod hut. On the last day we will climb to the summit of Gran Paradiso at 4061m.
. A via ferrata and 4000 mt summit in two days!
. Perfect programme for beginners in mountaineering
. Climbing in small groups, max 4 people
. Discovery of the Gran Paradiso Park
. Magnificent panorama with many 4000
. Italian welcome in a high altitude hut: the cuisine will not disappoint you
Dates & Prices
Arrival
End
Price *
Status
Du 12/06/2023 au 13/06/2023
au 13/06/2023
490 €
CLOSED
Du 16/06/2023 au 17/06/2023
au 17/06/2023
490 €
FULL
Du 17/06/2023 au 18/06/2023
au 18/06/2023
490 €
FULL
Du 17/06/2023 au 18/06/2023
au 18/06/2023
490 €
CONFIRMED
Du 01/07/2023 au 02/07/2023
au 02/07/2023
490 €
FULL
Du 03/07/2023 au 04/07/2023
au 04/07/2023
490 €
Bookings in progress
Du 10/07/2023 au 11/07/2023
au 11/07/2023
490 €
Bookings in progress
Du 15/07/2023 au 16/07/2023
au 16/07/2023
490 €
FULL
Du 15/07/2023 au 16/07/2023
au 16/07/2023
490 €
FULL
Du 20/07/2023 au 21/07/2023
au 21/07/2023
490 €
FULL
Du 24/07/2023 au 25/07/2023
au 25/07/2023
490 €
Bookings in progress
Du 29/07/2023 au 30/07/2023
au 30/07/2023
490 €
Bookings in progress
Du 07/08/2023 au 08/08/2023
au 08/08/2023
490 €
Bookings in progress
Du 12/08/2023 au 13/08/2023
au 13/08/2023
490 €
Confirmed in 2 signup/s
Du 16/08/2023 au 17/08/2023
au 17/08/2023
490 €
Confirmed with you!
Du 21/08/2023 au 22/08/2023
au 22/08/2023
490 €
Bookings in progress
Du 26/08/2023 au 27/08/2023
au 27/08/2023
490 €
Confirmed with you!
Du 04/09/2023 au 05/09/2023
au 05/09/2023
490 €
Bookings in progress
Du 09/09/2023 au 10/09/2023
au 10/09/2023
490 €
Bookings in progress
Du 11/09/2023 au 12/09/2023
au 12/09/2023
490 €
FULL
Du 16/09/2023 au 17/09/2023
au 17/09/2023
490 €
Bookings in progress
Du 23/09/2023 au 24/09/2023
au 24/09/2023
490 €
Bookings in progress
* Price per person (without insurance)
The ascent for the dates above is guaranteed from 4 participants at the rate of 490 euros.
If the number of participants is not reached 21 days before departure, Esprit des Guides SA will cancel the booking and refund the payment received (only 3% will be retained for bank charges).
If you wish and if you agree, Esprit des Guides SA can offer you to pay the remaining balance based on the number of participants reached (see prices above) and guarantee the departure.
Contact us via this link if you wish to organise the climb on a different date than the ones on the schedule!
The trip
These two days are perfect for discovering the high altitude world and for learning rope and climbing techniques before the ascent of the Gran Paradiso at 4061 metres.
The via ferrata will have introduced you to rope handling and to this mountain ambiance.
Two days at the heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park, to enjoy its wild nature and improve little by little on an accessible route.
Esprit Montagne also offers a beginner's mountaineering course in the Vanoise National Park (France): an easier mountaineering course if you want to start more gently, without exceeding the 4000 metre bar.
The Program
Arrival
Reminder : do not take the motorway at the exit of the Mont Blanc Tunnel otherwise you will lose 20 minutes and 20 euros.
Arrive in Arvier at the pharmacy car parking at 9am.
You will meet your mountain guide, who will give you the equipment for the via ferrata.
We will rent crampons and ice axe at the Chabod hut, which allows us to have a lighter backpack for those who do not have one.
We discover the superb valley of Rhème and climb its Via Ferrata above the old village, we climb a superb cliff surrounded by larches with a magnificent panorama. You will learn how to use ropes and how to move on a Via Ferrata which will allow you to be at ease on the summit of Gran Paradisio the next day as the summit is accessible by a Via Ferrata at 4000 meters.
We eat at the summit and then quickly return to the cars to go to the Valsavarenche at the start of the path from the Chabod refuge.
The ascent is done on foot on a beautiful path in about two hours which allows us to arrive early enough at the refuge to get the crampons and ice axes, with your guide you will learn how to adjust your crampons so that the equipment is ready the next day.
We'll go to bed early tomorrow, your guide will give you the time according to the weather and the shape of the group.
Difference in altitude : + 1250 meters and - 350 meters
Length : 4 hours for the Via Ferrata and 2 hours 30 minutes for the ascent to the refuge.
Difference in altitude: + 1400 m and - 2000m
LEGTH: about 8 hours
We leave at night to climb the Glacier de Laveciau before arriving on the shoulder of the Grand Paradis where we find the normal route to access the Grand Paradis.
The route by the Chabod hut is more varied with a superb glacier which is bigger than the one on the Victor Emmanuel 2 side with beautiful passages between crevasses.
The North Face of Grand Paradis with its needles is quite impressive
We go back down by the same route to find our stuff at the hut which allows us to go up lightly, we enjoy a good plate of pasta at the hut, then we go down to the car park with a light bag as we leave the crampons and ice axe at the hut for those who have rented them!
It's the end of the course and everyone goes back to their own way! You can go down to Aosta or Courmayeur to enjoy the Dolce Vita!
End of the trip: at the parking in Arvier where you left the car on the first day.
You can sleep in the Aosta Valley to rest or return to Bourg Saint Maurice, Chamonix, Geneva ...
Equipement
First layer on the skin:
Second layer:
Third layer:
Last layer:
Important Additionals:
N.B. Consider a change for when you are back to the hut (you can leave some stuff at the hut).
Difficulty
This mountaineering tour is aimed at all well-trained hikers and trekkers who are looking for new perspectives. The ascent does not require any technical skills, but a good physical condition (approx. 8 to 10 hours ascent and descent time!) And good acclimatization is a basic requirement.
Useful infos
Meeting with the Mountain Guide in the village of Arvier at 9:00 am at the pharmacy car parking.
You will meet your guide, who will explain how to pack your backpack and will check the technical equipment for the two days.
If you wish, we can arrange a taxi for you from the airport: please ask for information when booking.
On the last day around 5.30 pm at the Arvier car parking, where you have left the car the first day.
We recommend to have your own personal travel insurance, covering accident abroad and repatriation.
The week before your departure, you will receive a reminder by email with all the information concerning the meeting and the guide in charge of your group.
Esprit Montagne / Esprit des Guides SA takes care of the hut reservation, you do not need to think about it.
Once you have booked your place online, we will confirm the hut booking for you (places for online dates have been pre-booked in advance).
Goretex mountaineering boots of very good quality, cramponable (type Scarpa Triolet GTX, possible to rent at Sport Du Pilier in Morgex, at Gal Sport in Aosta or at Ravanel or Snell in Chamonix and at Intersport in Bourg Saint Maurice)
crampons, ice axe and harness (can be hired at the Refuge Chabod, book in advance directly with the refuge)
Night in a refuge, in a room or dormitory depending on availability.
Remember to bring a sheet (meat bag).
The refuge provides duvets.
You can park in the car park in the village of Arvier
French speaking UIAGM mountain guide from our team.
France and Italy are in the Euro zone, so the currency is the Euro (€).
Also, the refuge has an electronic payment terminal (TPE) but we advise you to bring cash anyway.
. The guiding of the UIAGM mountain guide of our Team ;
. The equipment of the collective material (ropes, carabiners, etc...) ;
. The harness, lanyards and helmet for the via ferrata on Day 1 and 2
. Half-board accommodation at the Chabod hut, as described in the programme details ;
. The meal at the Chabod refuge after the ascent of the Grand Paradis on DAY 2.
. Personal technical equipment: crampons, ice axe and harness ;
. Lunch on Day 1 so that you can eat what you want;
. Drinks and personal expenses...
. Mountaineering boots.
. Travel by car but possibility of carpooling from Arvier;
. Everything that is not mentioned in "the price includes".
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