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Road to 4000: Conquer Gran Paradiso (4061m) - High Altitude Trek with Overnight Stay at the Vittorio Emanuele II Refuge
Le Pont, Valle d'Aosta · Valle d'Aosta•2 days · 1 night in a mountain hut•Mountaineering · 4,061 m
Experience
High altitude experiences
Difficulty ?
PD (LITTLE DIFFICULT)
Where?
Valle d'Aosta, Valle d'Aosta
On your own?
No problem
Points
+31
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS CLIMB
To the summit of Gran Paradiso
The only four-thousander entirely within Italy.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
The Gran Paradiso, 4,061 metres, is an elegant and majestic mountain commanding the heart of the national park: reaching its summit is a genuine, deeply symbolic high-altitude experience.
Day 1. We set off with the Guidders from the Gran Paradiso valley and climb to Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the most iconic bases in the Alps, set among moraines and glacial bowls: an evening of true high-mountain atmosphere. Day 2. A start in the night, roped up on the glacier, to the summit of the Gran Paradiso.
5 reasons to come - the only four-thousander entirely inside Italy - the night at Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II - the glacier crossed roped up at dawn - the heart of the Gran Paradiso national park - the little Madonna at the summit, waiting as always
Who it suits Glacier mountaineering: good fitness and the will to take on high altitude are needed.
A symbolic summit, and yours: set off with the Guidders.
GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 30 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
+31 Guiddy points
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Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.
How hard is it, really
Mountaineering scale
PD (LITTLE DIFFICULT)
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PD
AD
D
TD
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WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
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BEFORE YOU GO
Build up to altitude gradually: in the weeks before, do outings above 2,000 m, sleep well the two nights before and arrive hydrated. Headache or nausea on the way up: tell your guide straight away, it's not a weakness
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IN YOUR BACKPACK
Crampons, ice axe, harness and helmet (rent them if you don't have them, your guide will show you how they work), warm gloves plus a spare pair, glacier glasses, high-factor sunscreen, a thermos and energy bars: we set off before dawn. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Alpine Guide
✓Overnight and Half Board
✓Mountain hut
✓Mountaineering equipment (on request)
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Crampons (on request)
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Drinks
✕Tourist tax
✕Travel to Le Pont
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
Two days, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
2,100 m
Max altitude
4,061 m
Distance
21 km
Duration
2 days
Day 1
2 stops · from 12:00
Day 2
1 stop · from 04:00
Apple Maps12:00MEETING
Meeting point: parking area
We'll meet in Pont Valsavaranche (Aosta Valley), where we'll have a briefing before we begin the ascent to the mountain hut.
14:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Vittorio Emanuele II Hut
Ascent to the Vittorio Emanuele II Refuge Elevation Gain: +770m 1️⃣ Pont Valsavarenche → Trailhead We start from Pont (1,960m). The trail climbs steadily through larch woods and moraine, a consistent ascent but never overly technical. The views open up across the Gran Paradiso valley. 2️⃣ Ascent to the Glacial Basin → Arrival at the Refuge The path widens and becomes rockier. The final section is in a high-altitude environment with views of the Gran Paradiso glacier. Arrival at the Vittorio Emanuele II Refuge (2,732m), check-in, and time to relax. 3️⃣ Afternoon Acclimatization A short acclimatization walk in the area around the refuge, technical briefing, and gear preparation for the night. Dinner in the refuge.
How do you get to Le Pont? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.
What to bring
A list made for this route.
Backpack
REQUIRED
Sleeping bag liner
REQUIRED
Mountaineering boots
RENTABLE
Mountaineering ice axe
RENTABLE
Caschetto alpinismo
REQUIRED
Crampons
RENTABLE
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Snacks
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Mineral salts and supplements
RECOMMENDED
Guiddy tip: don't have full mountaineering kit (with crampons), mountaineering kit ( Helmet - Piccozza - harness) and crampons?
If you don't have it, rent it when you book: your guide will hand it over at the meeting point in Le Pont, already in your size.
Full mountaineering kit (with crampons)
choose it when booking
€25 / outing
Mountaineering kit ( Helmet - Piccozza - harness)
choose it when booking
€15 / outing
Crampons
choose it when booking
€10 / outing
Mountaineering helmet
choose it when booking
€5 / outing
Picke mountaineering
choose it when booking
€5 / outing
Mountaineering harness
choose it when booking
€5 / outing
Choose sizes and items when you book. You pay for the rental only if the outing is confirmed.
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Questions?
Do I need mountaineering experience?
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No, but you need to be fit: 2,100 m of elevation gain over 2 days and 10 h of walking. You'll go over movement techniques and how to use the gear with your guide before setting off.
Can I join on my own?
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How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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How does gear rental work?
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Until when can I cancel?
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Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 30 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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