Alpine Logistics

7 days – level 4

This is a demanding and spectacular walk around the beautiful mountain of Gran Paradiso (4061m), which gives its name to the National Park. You will cross high cols and glaciers as you journey from hut to hut in some of the most remote and dramatic areas of the park, where you will be able to spot golden eagles soaring above and edelweiss if you look carefully underfoot. Some sections require the use of crampons and axes; prior experience is not necessary.

• Day 1 - Departure from the village of Cogne. We travel through forests and meadows and past waterfalls to Rifugio Vittorio Sella (2584m). 8Km 0m 1000m
• Day 2 - This is a long and rewarding day in which a more barren landscape of tormented red, orange and grey coloured rocks accompany us to Col Lauson (3296m). From here we descend through beautiful alpine pastures, re-ascend up morain and skirt round the Gran Neyron glacier to reach Col Grand Neyron(2395m) with its breathtaking views. Descent on the other side of the col to overnight in Rifugio Chabod. 15Km 1100m 1350m
• Day 3 - A short day to recover strengths. We contour to Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II with views across Valsavaranche. 8Km 300m 300m
• Day 4 - A demanding day taking us into the heart of the National Park through wild and spectacular scenery. We ascend moraine and glaciers to Col di Moncorve (3347m) and Colle della Torre (3185m). Overnight in Bivacco Giraudo. 8Km 700m 600m
• Day 5 - Today we wind our way across streams, past lakes and over Bocchetta des Ges (2692m) to reach Bivacco Ivrea. 15Km 600m 750m
• Day 6 - Another challenging day in amongst this dramatic high mountain environment, skirting the glaciers of some of the range’s best known peaks. Our high points are Colle della Losa (3129m) and Colle di Teleccio (3304m) before a final glacier descent to Bivacco Malvezzi. 11Km 600m 750m
• Day 7 - Descent into the green and welcoming valley of Valeille to return to civilisation and our starting point. 12Km 1400m 0m

Dates

Departures on demand for existing groups (6 people).

Set departure dates:

• 3-9 June
• 1-7 July
• 12-18 August

Please book no less than one month in advance.

Prices

These vary according to season; those below are approximate. If you let us know your requirements we can provide you with an exact figure (contact us). Prices include guide, half-board accommodation, equipment hire and all transport during the trip (including to and from the airport): 960 Euros.

How to get here

Milan and Turin are the closest airports, both just over an hours drive away.

We will pick you up from the airport the day before your trip starts and take you to your accommodation. We will take you back to the airport the day after the trip ends. Of course if you wish to stay longer independently we can arrange an extended stay and airport transfer at a later date