PROGRAM
GROUP DEPARTURES
Difference in altitude: 890 m
Ascent time: 2 hours
Meeting point: Pravieux (Valsavarenche, AO) for equipment check and a short briefing with the Guide
We will hike to the Chabod hut where we will enjoy a meal and stay the night.
Difference in altitude: 890 m
Ascent time: 2 hours
Meeting point: Pravieux (Valsavarenche, AO) for equipment check and a short briefing with the Guide
We will hike to the Chabod hut where we will enjoy a meal and stay the night.
Difference in altitude: 1,300 m
Ascent/descent time: 10-12 hours
From the hut, we will take the trail that leads to the Leviona Valley, before turning towards the Becca di Montandayné. Once we reach the glacier, we head towards the Montandayné Pass (Colle di Montandayné), climbing snow and ice-covered slopes at an incline of up to 45° for 400 m. Once we’re past the bergschrund on the left, a steep slope leads to the pass itself (3,723 m). The snowy ridge will then lead us to the peak of the first spire (Punta Vaccarone), where we might be able to take the crampons off. Going around the next series of spires, we will go up bypassing the difficulties, mostly on the Cogne side, even with the help of some abseiling.
From the top, the way down leads over snow and rock to the Colle del Piccolo Paradiso, where a snowy ridge will take us to the culmination of the north face route, and on to the summit of the Gran Paradiso (4,061 m). The descent will follow one of the normal routes.
Difference in altitude: 1,300 m
Ascent/descent time: 10-12 hours
From the hut, we will take the trail that leads to the Leviona Valley, before turning towards the Becca di Montandayné. Once we reach the glacier, we head towards the Montandayné Pass (Colle di Montandayné), climbing snow and ice-covered slopes at an incline of up to 45° for 400 m. Once we’re past the bergschrund on the left, a steep slope leads to the pass itself (3,723 m). The snowy ridge will then lead us to the peak of the first spire (Punta Vaccarone), where we might be able to take the crampons off. Going around the next series of spires, we will go up bypassing the difficulties, mostly on the Cogne side, even with the help of some abseiling.
From the top, the way down leads over snow and rock to the Colle del Piccolo Paradiso, where a snowy ridge will take us to the culmination of the north face route, and on to the summit of the Gran Paradiso (4,061 m). The descent will follow one of the normal routes.
DETAILS
RATES
- the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
- liability insurance
- booking assistance service (including assistance for refuges and lifts reservation)
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): €30/day per person while supplies last
- the Mountain Guide’s expenses (lifts, transfers, meals and accommodation) to be covered by participants
- transfers, meals and accommodation
- anything that is not mentioned under "The rate includes"
