
Confirmed trips
Hiking in Italy
Hiking tour between France and Italy
Technical lev. : 2.5 / 5
Intermediate stage between 2 and 3 Mountains.
Mountain trekking for experienced people, you have experience and skills in the mountains.
Some passages are dizzying and it is sometimes necessary to put your hands to help the progression.
Weather forecast learning and cartography experience: the guide could give you the map to learn how to manage a route.
Physical lev. : 3 / 5
For sporty people, we will have some good walking days and make some beautiful summits, you are confirmed in the activity or welcome in Trail initiation! Effort corresponding to approximately 900 - 1200 m of elevation gain in trekking.
We start from Bourg Saint Maurice to join a village towards Courmayeur in Italy. Then the Trek continues: we will follow the frontiere, once in France, once in Italy with the Mont Blanc on the background further north. It is a magnificent Trek between glaciers, lakes and mountain pastures, into areas that have kept their wilderness.
Hiking in Italy
Technical lev. : 2.5 / 5
Physical lev. : 3 / 5
Hiking in Italy
Technical lev. : 3 / 5
DIFFICULT MOUNTAIN WALKING
The hike has dizzying, physical and technical passages, the path is sometimes equipped with cables and ladders to allow progress.
You must master the activity, you are autonomous in the mountain in the easy passages, the guide will help you in the difficult passages.
You will learn about the weather and how to use a mountain rope to help you progress.
Maximum 10 clients per guide.
Physical lev. : 4 / 5
SPORT TRAINED
Effort corresponding to approximately 1200 - 1700m of ascent per day.
You like and practice endurance sports at a good level.
Discover the Gran Paradiso National Park on a beautiful 5 days hike. This trip takes place in Italy in the charming Aosta Valley, more specifically the Valsavarenche valley and the Val di Rhêmes in the Gran Paradiso National Park.
Gran Paradiso Massif
Technical lev. : 4 / 5
MOUNTAINEERING INITIATION
Maximum 5 clients per guide, but this can be reduced to 3 depending on the course and mountain conditions.
You should be comfortable in mountain walking and varied terrain. Easy crampons walking on glacier.
If you have already done a glacier hike it is better but it is not mandatory: if you have good shape and good mental handling, you should have no problem.
Learning of hiking progression in High Mountain, for rather easy races and easy rescue techniques.
Example of level: an easy 4000, such as Gran Paradiso (4061 mt) - Gran Paradiso National Park
Physical lev. : 4 / 5
For trained sporty people, you master the sport activity of the trip you buy! Effort corresponding to approximately 1200 - 1700m of elevation gain in trekking.
Situated between the Aosta Valley and Piemonte, the Gran Paradiso is the highest alpine summit completely inside the Italian border, within the first Italian National Park.
Monte Rosa Massif
Climbing Monte Rosa: two 4000m summits.
Technical lev. : 4 / 5
MOUNTAINEERING INITIATION
Maximum 5 clients per guide, but this can be reduced to 3 depending on the course and mountain conditions.
You should be comfortable in mountain walking and varied terrain. Easy crampons walking on glacier.
If you have already done a glacier hike it is better but it is not mandatory: if you have good shape and good mental handling, you should have no problem.
Physical lev. : 4.5 / 5
Intermediate level.
Effort corresponding to approximately 1400m - 2000m of elevation.
Mountaineering course - Monte Rosa climbing
We propose to you a route that never ceases to fascinate, through fabulous landscapes and prestigious summits in the Monte Rosa, a massif that rivals the Mont Blanc for its beauty and magnificence. The Punta Gnifetti (Signalkuppe), with its 4454 m, is the highest summit in Europe that is...
Tour du Mont Blanc
Tour du Mont Blanc 7 Days Hiking
Technical lev. : 2.5 / 5
Difficult trekking, there are several vertiginous, physical and technical passages, the path is sometimes equipped with cables and ladders to help the progression, it is not a Via Ferrata but we are obliged to use them. You must master the activity, you are independent in the mountains in easy passages, the guide will help you in difficult passages.
Weather forecast learning and learning of walking progression techniques with a mountain rope.
Maximum 10 people per Guide.
Physical lev. : 3 / 5
For sporty people, we will have some good walking days and make some beautiful summits, you are confirmed in the activity ! Effort corresponding to approximately 900 - 1000m of elevation gain in trekking.
The Tour of Mont-Blanc in 7 days, along alternative paths away from the crowds. We will cross Switzerland, France and Italy. You will discover three cultures, the trip will have several flavors and gastronomies. Esprit Montagne makes you discover the Variants of the Tour du Mont Blanc, to enjoy one of the most beautiful Massif in Europe..
Monte Rosa Massif
Technical lev. : 4 / 5
MOUNTAINEERING INITIATION
Maximum 3 depending on the course and mountain conditions.
You should be comfortable in mountain walking and varied terrain. Easy crampons walking on glacier.
If you have already done a glacier hike it is better but it is not mandatory: if you have good shape and good mental handling, you should have no problem.
Learning of hiking progression in High Mountain, for rather easy races and easy rescue techniques.
Example of level: an easy 4000, such as Gran Paradiso (4061 mt) - Gran Paradiso National Park
Physical lev. : 4 / 5
For trained sporty people. Effort corresponding to approximately 1200 - 1700m of elevation gain in trekking.
For mountaineering: even if the vertical drop is less significant, staying at high altitude for several days will have a significant effect on your usual physical performance.
One of the twin names coming from the classic mythology symbolizing friendship: Castor & Pollux are two beautiful twin peaks bounded by their eternal closeness.
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.
You dream of discovering the High Mountain, its glaciers and its exceptional panoramas.
You leave for Italy, Gran Paradiso national park. You do the Via Ferrata in the Valsavarenche Valley, then it's off to reach the Chabod hut. The day after, you climb the Gran Paradiso at 4061m in the heart of the Val d'Aoste, just a stone's throw from the south side of Mont Blanc...
Monte Rosa Massif
Climb of Breithorn 4164 mt - Monte Rosa
Technical lev. : 4 / 5
MOUNTAINEERING INITIATION
Maximum 5 clients per guide, but this can be reduced to 3 depending on the course and mountain conditions.
You should be comfortable in mountain walking and varied terrain. Easy crampons walking on glacier.
If you have already done a glacier hike it is better but it is not mandatory: if you have good shape and good mental handling, you should have no problem.
Learning of hiking progression in High Mountain, for rather easy races and easy rescue techniques.
Example of level: an easy 4000, such as Gran Paradiso (4061 mt) - Gran Paradiso National Park
Physical lev. : 4 / 5
For trained sporty people. Effort corresponding to approximately 1200 - 1700m of elevation gain in trekking.
For mountaineering: even if the vertical drop is less significant, staying at high altitude will have a significant effect on your usual physical performance.
The Western Breithorn is part of the alpine ridge of the Monte Rosa chain.
It is generally considered to be one of the easiest 4000 peaks in the Alps, but by no means does that mean it is in any way less beautiful!
Hiking in Italy
Technical lev. : 3 / 5
Physical lev. : 4 / 5
Trained Sportsman 4/5:
You master the sporting activity of the trip you are buying!
Effort corresponding to approximately 1200 - 1700m of ascent per day.
You like and practice endurance sports at a good level.
Crossing the Monte Rosa Massif on foot is one of the most beautiful hiking trips in the Alps, It is surely the Alpine hiking trip that most resembles the Himalayan trek!
Tailor Made Trip
Technical lev. : / 5
Physical lev. : / 5
Tailor your mountain trip, send us your idea!
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Tour du Mont Blanc
Tour du Mont Blanc 7 Days Hiking
Technical lev. : 2.5 / 5
Difficult trekking, there are several vertiginous, physical and technical passages, the path is sometimes equipped with cables and ladders to help the progression, it is not a Via Ferrata but we are obliged to use them. You must master the activity, you are independent in the mountains in easy passages, the guide will help you in difficult passages.
Weather forecast learning and learning of walking progression techniques with a mountain rope.
Maximum 10 people per Guide.
Physical lev. : 3 / 5
For sporty people, we will have some good walking days and make some beautiful summits, you are confirmed in the activity ! Effort corresponding to approximately 900 - 1000m of elevation gain in trekking.
The Tour of Mont-Blanc in 7 days, along alternative paths away from the crowds. We will cross Switzerland, France and Italy. You will discover three cultures, the trip will have several flavors and gastronomies. Esprit Montagne makes you discover the Variants of the Tour du Mont Blanc, to enjoy one of the most beautiful Massif in Europe..
Monte Rosa Massif
Technical lev. : 4 / 5
MOUNTAINEERING INITIATION
Maximum 3 depending on the course and mountain conditions.
You should be comfortable in mountain walking and varied terrain. Easy crampons walking on glacier.
If you have already done a glacier hike it is better but it is not mandatory: if you have good shape and good mental handling, you should have no problem.
Learning of hiking progression in High Mountain, for rather easy races and easy rescue techniques.
Example of level: an easy 4000, such as Gran Paradiso (4061 mt) - Gran Paradiso National Park
Physical lev. : 4 / 5
For trained sporty people. Effort corresponding to approximately 1200 - 1700m of elevation gain in trekking.
For mountaineering: even if the vertical drop is less significant, staying at high altitude for several days will have a significant effect on your usual physical performance.
One of the twin names coming from the classic mythology symbolizing friendship: Castor & Pollux are two beautiful twin peaks bounded by their eternal closeness.
Monte Rosa Massif
Spaghetti Tour - Monte Rosa Traverse
Technical lev. : 4.5 / 5
MOUNTAINEERING INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Maximum 2 people per Guide.
You have experience in mountaineering and hiking and you have already made an ascent at altitude.
You are comfortable with crampons walking and at ease on hiking on glacier, you can manage a rope on easy routes at altitude.
Possible learning of more complex techniques: rescue, weather forecast and cartography (GPS)…
Level example: Lyskam Nose (4272 mT) - Monte Rosa Massif
Physical lev. : 4 / 5
SPORT TRAINED
Effort corresponding to approximately 1200 - 1700m of ascent per day.
For mountaineering: even if the vertical drop is less significant, staying at high altitude for several days will have a significant effect on your usual physical performance.
You like and practice endurance sports at a good level.
Spaghetti Tour is a week that should be on every mountaineer’s bucket list. It’s a trip that never disappoints and it will probably have you coming back to get some more…
Trail in France
Trail above the glaciers - Target altitude: 3,747 metres
Technical lev. : / 5
DIFFICULT MOUNTAIN HIKING
The hike has some vertiginous, physically demanding and technical sections, and the path is sometimes equipped with cables and ladders to enable progress. You must be proficient at trail walking and be able to walk independently in the mountains on easy sections. The guide will help you on the difficult sections.
Physical lev. : / 5
FIT AND TRAINED
You are proficient in the sporting activity included in the trip you are purchasing! The effort required is equivalent to approximately 1,200-1,700 metres of elevation gain per day of hiking.
You enjoy and are proficient in endurance sports.
Head to the heart of the Vanoise, with your sights set on the highest peak in Europe accessible on foot: the Grande Sassière, at 3,747 metres. A high-mountain environment overlooking glaciers awaits you!
Discover the Alps by Hiking, Trail running, Mountaineering and much more...
We offer many mountain trips at the heart of the Alps, between France, Switzerland and Italy: either weekends or stays of several days for all levels and sport.
Esprit Montagne carries out its main activity at the heart of the Alps between France, Italy and Switzerland.
The Guides of the group have all made an important choice of lifestyle, abandoning all other work commitments to dedicate themselves to the world of tourism, living constantly in close contact with the alpine environment.
They have loved it...
It is the second time, we booked a tour with esprit montagne. As the last time, the organization was smooth, the staff professional. With his experience and knowledge, Danilo, the mountain guide, ensured an unforgettable experience. Thank you all.
Marc
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Bonjour, Les ascensions du Grand Paradis et du Mont Rose sont magnifiques. Il faut être bien entrainé pour pouvoir profiter des paysages sublimes, mais la récompense aux sommets en vaux la peine. L'encadrement des guides est très sérieux et professionnel. Nous nous sommes toujours sentis en sécurité et bien encadrés. La via ferrata...
Bruno L.
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We went hiking up the Gran Paradiso as mountaineering beginners. And as such, Danilo was the best guide we could have possibly hoped for! Thanks to his incredible amount of experience as a mountaineering guide, he led us up and down the mountain safely and made sure that everyone in our group was comfortable throughout the hike. Besides, Danilo and the rest of the Esprit Montagne Team are a group...
2023-07-17
They have loved it...
Tout simplement parfait. Le guide (Christophe) était génial, parlait très bien français et a répondu à toutes nos questions. La facilité d'organisation avec votre compagnie était top, rien à gérer de notre côté, nous avons pu louer le matériel dont nous avions besoin directement au refuge sans...
Jérôme L.
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Nous avons passé un magnifique séjour dans le massif du mont Rose. Avec le sommet de la Pyramide Vincent comme point d'orgue. Le deuxième jour les conditions étant trop mauvaises l'objectif n'a pu se concretiser. Notre guide Elisabetha très pro et vraiment sympathique et a l'écoute à géré cette sortie avec la...
Antoine M. 2022-07-05
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Excellent service and support from Mickaela and the team at Esprit Montagne. They arranged a full 5 day climbing itinerary at very short notice for us, after another organisation had cancelled on us. We were lucky to have the services of Abele, who is an exceptional guide, and we plan on climbing with Abele and Esprit Montagne again in the future. Fully recommend them on the basis of our...
Peter White 2022-07-05
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Nous avons passé 2 jours pour deux courses d'Alpinisme dans le Mont Rose avec Esprit Montagne. Nous avons appréciés le professionnalisme du guide Danilo qui a été à très notre écoute et qui connaît très bien le terrain. Un grand merci à Esprit Montagne!
Hervé Communs 2021-09-20
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Expérience parfaite avec Esprit Montagne. C'était notre première réservation, tout est simple et facile avec eux. Toujours disponible via WhatsApp pour les questions précises et/ou de dernière minute. Le guide Danilo s'est adapté à notre cadence, dans la bonne humeur. Nous allons à nouveau passer par eux pour nos...
Immo 92 2022-06-30
They have loved it...
We booked a tour of the Gran Paradiso with Esprit Montagne. Booking was excellent and very flexible. Our guide Danilo also provided a great experience with his extraordinary professional experience. He was able to teach us a lot since it was our first high-altitude tour. This made climbing the mountain an unforgettable experience. Danilo also responded to our needs and adapted to us. He was...
Ben P. 2022-07-02
They have loved it...
We booked a tour of the Gran Paradiso with Esprit Montagne. Booking was excellent and very flexible. Our guide Danilo also provided a great experience with his extraordinary professional experience. He was able to teach us a lot since it was our first high-altitude tour. This made climbing the mountain an unforgettable experience. Danilo also responded to our needs and adapted to us. He was...
Ben P. 2022-07-02