Discover Aosta Valley multi-pitch climbing, a true paradise for climbers of every level and style. The region offers countless routes of varying length and difficulty, perfect for spring and autumn adventures. From sunny limestone crags to alpine granite walls, Aosta Valley multi-pitch climbing guarantees unforgettable days before the call of winter snow returns.
THE PROGRAM:
Discover multi-pitch climbing in Aosta Valley, a true paradise offering routes for every level and style.
Our certified guides select the perfect Aosta Valley multi-pitch route tailored to your climbing experience and goals.
From beginner-friendly crags to challenging alpine walls, the region offers endless multi-pitch climbing adventures surrounded by breathtaking alpine scenery.
We operate from April to November, exploring sunny limestone cliffs in the lower valleys and granite peaks higher up.
When high-mountain access is limited, you can still enjoy excellent multi-pitch routes in the lower Aosta Valley, ideal for year-round climbing.
If you have good fitness and climbing experience, your next step is to climb beneath Mont Blanc, on its perfect red granite walls, a true dream for every climber.
Book your Aosta Valley multi-pitch climbing adventure and experience some of the most iconic rock routes in the Italian Alps.
Multi-pitch routes in the Aosta Valley GROUP DEPARTURES
RATES
PRIVATE TOUR
- 450€ per person with 1 participant
- 250€ per person with 2 participants
THE RATE INCLUDES
- the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
- liability insurance
- safety gear used by the Guide (eg rope)
THE RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
- the Mountain Guide’s expenses (transfers, meals and accommodation) to be covered by participants
- transfers, meals and accommodation
- the Mountain Guide’s expenses (transfers and meals) to be covered by participants
- the hiring of any personal equipment (harness and helmet): €10 per person while supplies last
- transfers, meals and personal expenses
- nonspecificato
LIVE THE ADVENTURE, SHARE THE EXPERIENCE
We believe that adventure is the soul of life. Our mission is to inspire people to be able to overcome their limits. Such as the spirit created between rope partners, we believe in the value of sharing experiences and emotions
LIVE THE ADVENTURE
We believe that adventure is the soul of life. Our mission is to inspire people to be able to overcome their limits.
SHARE THE EXPERIENCE
Such as the spirit created between rope partners, we believe in the value of sharing experiences and emotions
Multi-pitch routes in the Aosta Valley ASCENT DAY BY DAY
The itineraries are many and it is not possible to list them all. Here are the most popular ones:
- Paretone di Machaby
- Groviera
- Pilastro Lomasti
- Albard di Bard
- Mont Coudrey
- Placche di Oriana
- Bec Courmoney
- Bec Raty
- Mont Charvatton
These are only some of the proposals. If you have a suggestion, please let us know!
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
NOTES
- It is crucial that participants follow all instructions provided by the mountain guides before and during the activities, and that they accept any changes made to the programme in order to guarantee their safety.
- Fees for lift facilities, transfers and mountain lodges are subject to changes established and applied by the respective owners without any liability attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.
- The rates listed in the “The rate does not include” section are to be considered merely indicative and are therefore subject to changes.
- PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides reserves the right to change any route or activity programme based on conditions (weather, accessibility, refuge) and participants’ fitness level.
- The dates indicated for the activities may change due to weather, snow, or soil conditions, etc. In addition, they depend on the date of opening/closing of the lift facilities, which are established seasonally/yearly by the managing entities of the same and, therefore, are not in any way attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.
Technical difficulty
LOW
Mountaineering: accessible climbing on easy, or at any rate, undemanding slopes with occasional challenging stretches on rocky or snow-covered terrain; snow-covered slopes up to 35°-40° and/or basic rock climbing up to UIAA grade II.
Hiking: tourist-friendly routes on marked trails in circumscribed areas with good accessibility. Only basic trekking gear required.
Skiing: suitable for beginners in off-piste skiing who can cope comfortably with red and black slopes with up to 35° gradient.
MEDIUM
Mountaineering: challenging climbing on rocky and/or icy terrain; snow and ice climbing on slopes between 40° and 50° and/or stretches of rock climbing from UIAA grade III to IV.
Hiking: trails without specific technical challenges which require proper trekking equipment.
Skiing: suitable for skilled skiers who can cope with all slope and snow types, can get down black-graded runs with a backpack of about 8 kg, and are experienced enough to deal with short stretches of climbing with crampons (on snow and rock) and have some experience of ski mountaineering (basic techniques).
HIGH
Mountaineering: high-difficulty mountaineering on rocky and icy slopes; ice walls over 70° and/or stretches of rock climbing from UIAA grade VI upwards.
Hiking: mountain routes in demanding environments requiring suitable gear for safe climbing; potentially crossing snowfields and glaciers.
Skiing: for advanced skiers who can cope comfortably with all snow types and slopes up to 40°, who have extensive experience of skiing expeditions and proven ski-mountaineering skills, who are able to tackle slopes while carrying their skis on their backs, and who have experience of climbing on rock, snow and ice with crampons and ice axes.
VERY HIGH
Mountaineering: extreme mountaineering on rocky and icy terrain, for mountaineers familiar with self-rescue techniques (in theory and practice); ice walls over 70° and/or sections of rock climbing over UIAA grade VI.
Hiking: fixed rope or otherwise protected routes (or a mixture), with high exposure and technical challenges that require suitable equipment and proven mountaineering experience.
Skiing: for highly skilled skiers on all types of snow on slopes up to 50°, with proven experience in ski mountaineering and capable of tackling occasional couloir descents and difficult steep stretches.