PROGRAM
A program of climbing climbs of increasing difficulty, to improve one’s technical skills. A training course to climb, in full physical shape, the only 4,000 completely in Italian territory. The Gran Paradiso, easily recognizable for its height and isolation, is the first mountaineering summit par excellence. On its top stands the panoramic tower of rocks in horizontal disposition. In the final stretch of rocks, the most challenging passage of the climb, the white statuette of the Madonnina stands out.
Difference in altitude: 950 m
Ascent time: 3/4 h
Meeting point: meeting in Aosta at 11:00, short briefing for material check and transfer by car to Val di Cogne-Valnontey.
Ascent to the Vittorio Sella Refuge (2,588 m)
Difference in altitude: 950 m
Ascent time: 3/4 h
Meeting point: meeting in Aosta at 11:00, short briefing for material check and transfer by car to Val di Cogne-Valnontey.
Ascent to the Vittorio Sella Refuge (2,588 m)
Difference in altitude: 1,042 m
Difference in descent: 1.042 m
Ascent/descent time: 6-8 h
Acclimatization ascent to Punta Rossa della Grivola (3,630 m), simple ascent first on a path and then on debris. From its summit the view over the Grivola (3,969 m) and the Aosta Valley is magnificent.
For the descent, follow the uphill itinerary backwards.
Dinner and overnight at the Vittorio Sella Refuge.
Difference in altitude: 1,042 m
Difference in descent: 1.042 m
Ascent/descent time: 6-8 h
Acclimatization ascent to Punta Rossa della Grivola (3,630 m), simple ascent first on a path and then on debris. From its summit the view over the Grivola (3,969 m) and the Aosta Valley is magnificent.
For the descent, follow the uphill itinerary backwards.
Dinner and overnight at the Vittorio Sella Refuge.
Difference in altitude: 964 m
Difference in descent: 964 m
Ascent/descent time: 6-8 h
Climb along the Lauson and Gran Val glaciers to reach the top of the Gran Sertz (3,552 m). During the trip you will learn how to use crampons and take the first steps on rock. The Guide will explain you the basic techniques for the safe progression on rope on a glacier.
Return to the Vittorio Sella Refuge for the same itinerary.
Dinner and overnight at the refuge.
Difference in altitude: 964 m
Difference in descent: 964 m
Ascent/descent time: 6-8 h
Climb along the Lauson and Gran Val glaciers to reach the top of the Gran Sertz (3,552 m). During the trip you will learn how to use crampons and take the first steps on rock. The Guide will explain you the basic techniques for the safe progression on rope on a glacier.
Return to the Vittorio Sella Refuge for the same itinerary.
Dinner and overnight at the refuge.
Ascent height difference: 1,360 m
Difference in descent: 1,238 m
Ascent/descent time: 6/8 h
The traverse to the Federico Chabod Refuge is carried out by going up the path to Col Lauson (3,296 m) and then descending towards the Levionaz valley up to an altitude of 2,600 m. From here, we cross into the Grand Neyron Glacier, up to the famous passage of the Grand Neyron (3,252 m).
On a gorgeous panoramic path, we reach the Federico Chabod Refuge (2,750 m).
Dinner and overnight at the refuge.
Ascent height difference: 1,360 m
Difference in descent: 1,238 m
Ascent/descent time: 6/8 h
The traverse to the Federico Chabod Refuge is carried out by going up the path to Col Lauson (3,296 m) and then descending towards the Levionaz valley up to an altitude of 2,600 m. From here, we cross into the Grand Neyron Glacier, up to the famous passage of the Grand Neyron (3,252 m).
On a gorgeous panoramic path, we reach the Federico Chabod Refuge (2,750 m).
Dinner and overnight at the refuge.
Ascent height difference: 1,360 m
Difference in descent: 1,360 m
Ascent/descent time: 5/6 h
The climb from the Federico Chabod Refuge takes place first along the moraine and then on the Laveciau glacier.
Going up the glacier, you reach the Schiena d’Asino. At this point, the ascent route joins the itinerary that climbs up from Vittorio Emanuele II.
After a short refreshment stop, go up the Becca di Moncorvé pass. Continuing towards the final crevasse, you face the short (albeit challenging) final ridge.
And then, finally, we reach the Madonnina Statue, at 4.061m of altitude.
For the descent, follow the uphill itinerary backwards.
Ascent height difference: 1,360 m
Difference in descent: 1,360 m
Ascent/descent time: 5/6 h
The climb from the Federico Chabod Refuge takes place first along the moraine and then on the Laveciau glacier.
Going up the glacier, you reach the Schiena d’Asino. At this point, the ascent route joins the itinerary that climbs up from Vittorio Emanuele II.
After a short refreshment stop, go up the Becca di Moncorvé pass. Continuing towards the final crevasse, you face the short (albeit challenging) final ridge.
And then, finally, we reach the Madonnina Statue, at 4.061m of altitude.
For the descent, follow the uphill itinerary backwards.
DETAILS
RATES
- the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
- the Mountain Guide’s expenses (transfers, meals and accommodation)
- liability insurance
- loan of shared safety material
- loan of personal equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons and helmet)
- overnight stay in a refuge with half board
- booking assistance service (including assistance for refuges and lifts reservation)
- 4 packed-lunch
- transfer to return to Cogne
The rate does not include
- research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €12 per person for 7 days
- transfers
- extra meals and beverages for client and Guides
- anything that is not mentioned under "The rate includes"
