TREKKING THE GRAN PARADISO

Itinerary

• Flight Inclusive itinerary
• Land Only itinerary

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 back to the village of Pont to catch public bus back to start hotel.

Day 8

Transfer to Geneva airport, fly to London.