PROGRAM
A fascinating realm of glaciers and snow, and certainly one of the best easy climbs of the Alps: especially suited to all wildlife lovers! You can climb to Gran Paradiso’s summit from two different starting points: Chabod Hut or Vittorio Emanuele II Hut. Both huts can be reached from Pont Valsavaranche in the heart of Gran Paradiso national Park.
Difference in altitude: 815 m
Ascent time: 2 hours approx
Meeting point: meeting in Pont Valsavarenche for equipment check and a short briefing.
From the Pont Valsavarenche parking lot (1,960 m), we follow the path in the Woods that crosses the Savare torrent and make our way into the valley. On the left, we take the steep trail that winds up the mountain and leads to the Vittorio Emanuele II Hut.
We exit the woods and travel east across the vast moraine hummocks, beyond which we enjoy a view onto the north faces of the Ciarforon (3,642 m) and the Becca di Monciair (3,544 m). A few more steps, and we’ll be at the Vittorio Emanuele II Hut (2,775 m).
Difference in altitude: 815 m
Ascent time: 2 hours approx
Meeting point: meeting in Pont Valsavarenche for equipment check and a short briefing.
From the Pont Valsavarenche parking lot (1,960 m), we follow the path in the Woods that crosses the Savare torrent and make our way into the valley. On the left, we take the steep trail that winds up the mountain and leads to the Vittorio Emanuele II Hut.
We exit the woods and travel east across the vast moraine hummocks, beyond which we enjoy a view onto the north faces of the Ciarforon (3,642 m) and the Becca di Monciair (3,544 m). A few more steps, and we’ll be at the Vittorio Emanuele II Hut (2,775 m).
Difference in altitude: 1,300 m
Ascent/Descent time: 10-11 hours
The normal route from the Vittorio Emanuele II Hut (2,735 m) begins on a moraine of large stone blocks, then turns into a narrow valley framed by lateral moraines, and finally heads up an evenly-sloped glacier. At the distinctive “Schiena d’Asino” (Donkey’s Back) we take a short break, then ascend the col of the Becca di Moncorvé and continue towards the bergschrund. A brief but demanding final ridge is all that separates us from the statue-clad summit.
The ascent from the Federico Chabod Hut begins on the moraine then continues up across the Laveciau Glacier. When it reaches the Schiena d’Asino, this route joins the one from the Vittorio Emanuele II Hut. The descent is via the same route.
Difference in altitude: 1,300 m
Ascent/Descent time: 10-11 hours
The normal route from the Vittorio Emanuele II Hut (2,735 m) begins on a moraine of large stone blocks, then turns into a narrow valley framed by lateral moraines, and finally heads up an evenly-sloped glacier. At the distinctive “Schiena d’Asino” (Donkey’s Back) we take a short break, then ascend the col of the Becca di Moncorvé and continue towards the bergschrund. A brief but demanding final ridge is all that separates us from the statue-clad summit.
The ascent from the Federico Chabod Hut begins on the moraine then continues up across the Laveciau Glacier. When it reaches the Schiena d’Asino, this route joins the one from the Vittorio Emanuele II Hut. The descent is via the same route.
DETAILS
RATES
- the assistance of a UIAGM certified Mountain Guide
- liability insurance
- loan of shared safety material
- packed lunch for the day of the ascent
The rate does not include
- research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
- the hiring of any personal equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons and helmet): €25/day per person while supplies last
- anything that is not mentioned under "The rate includes"