TREKKING THE GRAN PARADISO

8 days at GBP899 including flights
Tripcode: TWY

Countries Visited: France, Italy

An exciting week trekking through the spectacular peaks and passes of the Gran Paradiso

Standing at 4061m, the Gran Paradiso is the highest mountain entirely within Italy and is surrounded by a magnificently preserved national park. This strenuous yet non-technical trek will take you through dramatic high mountain scenery, passing stunning glaciers, crystal clear lakes and tranquil meadows. Each night will be spent in different traditional refuges, enabling time in the mountains to be maximised. For those wishing to challenge themselves further, your leader can help you book a qualified mountain guide who will help you climb to the summit the Gran Paradiso. Your effort and exertion will be rewarded with breathtaking views and photo opportunities of the surrounding ranges of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and the Grand Combin. The first and final night will be spent in the comfort of a family-run hotel, a chance to relax before and after this challenging week.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Fly London to Geneva; transfer to Leverogne, Italy.

Day 2

Short transfer to Valgrisenche, walk to Mario Bezzi Refuge. The afternoon offers various warm up options including an excursion to Lago di Vuert.

Day 3

Backpack to the Benevolo Refuge via the Col Bassac Dere. Optional afternoon trip to the Becca Della Traversiere Peak.

Day 4

Cross through the wild mountain scenery of the Col Rosset to reach the Savoia Refuge; opportunity to climb Punta di Leynir.

Day 5

A relatively easy day on good paths, backpacking to Vittorio Emmanuelle Refuge and stopping at the village of Pont for lunch.

Day 6

Option to climb with certified UIAGM guide (cost shared by those climbing) to summit of Gran Paradiso (4061m). This is a challenging 9-10 hour round trip. Non-climbers can relax at the refuge or enjoy a leisurely circular walk via the Chabod Refuge.

Day 7

Two hour descent to Pont and catch public bus back to start hotel.

Day 8

Transfer to Geneva airport, fly to London.

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