Peaks
Climb Gran Paradiso
Gran Paradiso (4061m) is the highest peak that lies entirely in Italy. Although an impressive and imposing mountain, it is a feasible objective if you have a high level of fitness.
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Duration
2 Days
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Start Location
Gran Paradiso National Park
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Date(s)
June - August
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Price
From €995.00
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Gran Paradiso National Park
Your trip begins with meeting your guide Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. You'll then make your way to the small hamlet of Pont, in the beautiful Gran Paradiso National Park before embarking on an epic 2 day climb of Gran Paradisom, the highest peak entirely in Italy standing tall at 4061m.
Please get in touch if you are looking to book a private 1:1 trip or if you want to do the climb on a date that isn't available in our booking calendar.
Not sure whether you're ready to climb Gran Paradiso? No problem, join us on one of our courses to help get you ready.
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YOUR ADVENTURE STARTS HERE
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Looking to climb your first 4000m peak in the Alps? Or perhaps you're simply after a quick-hit adventure. Either way, the Gran Paradiso in Italy is a superb challenge and a peak that is known as the 'highest peak entirely in Italy'.
You will need a high level of fitness to accomplish this climb. Although technically fairly straight forward, with no previous mountaineering experience required, you must show up able to do 1300m of elevation and 2200m of descent in one day. In order to prepare for this climb, we highly recommend simulating those distances however you can, be it lapping your nearby hill or taking a trip to some higher peaks to practice.
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Duration
2 Days
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Start Location
Gran Paradiso National Park
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Date(s)
June - August
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Guide Ratio
1:4
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Ability
Level BLevel B
You have some previous experience in the outdoors, whether that’s hiking, skiing or climbing. You will either be starting to venture into more technical terrain or slightly more 'aggressive' environments. Let's dial it up!
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Price
From €995.00
Adventure Overview
See real footage of previous expeditions
Climb Gran Paradiso
02:42Just watch the first bit...
Beginner Climbs Mont Blanc & Gran Paradiso - The Goûter Route (4810m)
15:08David tackles Mont Blanc with us and gives a detailed account of what it's like. Strap in for a 15 minute insight in to what it takes to climb Western Europes highest mountain.
Meet The Team
01:48Introducing our crack squad of mountain lovers and adventure junkies. We spend most of our days plotting, planning and building some of the very best trips out there for you all to enjoy.
Kit & equipment required for this adventure
Certain items can be rented from Adventure Base such as crampons, ice axe, helmet, harness, and trekking poles with snow baskets (you are able to add these to your cart at checkout). We use the latest kit from Black Diamond and Petzl, meaning you'll be using quality equipment at cheaper prices than if you were to rent from a local shop when you get here. Win! (Note: Your kit might vary sightly from the images below)
For the full downloadable Mont Blanc kit list please click here.
Rent locally
Harness
Standard climbing harness
Rent locally
Ice axe
Straight shaft for general mountaineering
Rent locally
Crampons
12 point steel mountaineering crampons
Rent locally
Helmet
Standard hard plastic climbing specific helmet.
Down jacket
Lightweight and thin down jacket
FULL KIT LIST
More info
Click the link in the text above to find the full kit list
Time to pack
Come prepared for adventure
What's Included?
- 2 Days with an IFMGA Mountain guide
- 1 night accommodation in Rifugio Chabod
- 1 night half board catering in Rifugio Chabod (breakfast and dinner)
- Transport to / from Chamonix to Gran Paradiso on Day 1 and Day 2
What's not Included?
- Personal insurance
- Snacks, drinks and lunches
- Equipment rental (boots, ice axe, harness, helmet, crampons)
This Trip is running on the following dates
july 2024
1 Datejuly 2025
1 Dateaugust 2025
1 DateWhat to expect from your accommodation
Rifugio Chabod
Charming Italian mountain refuge nestled at the foot of Gran Paradiso at 2710m altitude.
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Duration
1 Night
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Internet
Not included
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Beds
Small Dormitory
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Food
Half Board
Immerse yourself in Nature
Adventure Itinerary
While we try and stick to the tried and tested itinerary below, the mountain and the weather sometimes has other ideas. We will always remain as flexible as possible, which is why we only work with experienced and knowledgeable guides, to make sure we can change any plans if required. You can check out the full itinerary here.
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Day 1
Depart Chamonix for Gran Paradiso National Park
Having already arrived in Chamonix either the night before or early this morning, you meet your guide at 9AM for a briefing and kit check before setting off from Chamonix to the Gran Paradiso National Park. You will then ascend together to the Rifugio Chabod. You set off on the trek up to the mountain hut mid-morning and will arrive at Rifugio Chabod at 2750m altitude around lunchtime. Once at the mountain hut, you will can tuck into a tasty Italian lunch and, if time and weather permits, have an outdoor session covering basic introduction to your equipment. Overnight in the refuge after a delicious 3 course evening meal.
7km / 900m up / 0m down / 3 hours -
Day 2
Climb Gran Paradiso and return to Chamonix
Today you wake up early, perhaps as early as 3-4AM. It is a big day involving a 1,300m altitude ascent of Gran Paradiso, the highest peak entirely in Italy (4061m). The ascent is mostly on snow except the moraine after the mountain hut, and the final rocky section of scrambling to the summit (5-7 hours). After the summit you will return to the Rifugio Chabod, where you can order a hearty lunch to refuel after all that effort, and then make your way down to the valley in the afternoon and drive back to Chamonix to end the trip.
17km / 1300m up / 2200m down / 10-12 hours
Meet your guides for this adventure
Fabio
IFMGA Guide
Fabio has guided with us for close to ten years now and has summited Mont Blanc more times than we can remember. He's even helped Sir Richard Branson get to the top of Western Europe. When asked what his favourite mountain was his response was 'It's the mountain not known to many, in a remote country that provides opportunity for adventure. That said, I do love Cordillera Blanca (Peru) to guide in, Montserrat (Barcelona) because it's where it all started for me and Main De Fatima (Mali) because it's special to me!"
Miha
IFMGA Guide
Miha is an IFMGA guide from Slovenia based between the beautiful Julian Alps and Chamonix. He has been climbing for over 20 years all over the world, including expeditions to Nepal, Tibet, India, Pakistan, USA, Mexico and Peru. He summited an 8000er on his first expedition to the Himalaya, did a first ascent on the previously unclimbed Lasher peak in the Himalaya and climbed El Capitan and many routes over the Alps.
Pablo
IFMGA Guide
Pablo is originally from a small mountain village in Spain and came to Chamonix with only one dream to become a mountain guide. Based in Chamonix since 2013, Pablo made the Alps his playground as a guide and as an alpinist and has climbed many of the classic alpine routes. He combines mountain guiding with helicopter rescue work in Spain during the off seasons.
Lars
IFMGA Guide
Lars is a IFMGA Guide originally from Belgium, with over 20 years of experience climbing and splitboarding in the Mont Blanc massif, the Alps and the greater ranges of the world. Having lived in Chamonix for over a decade he has enjoyed the unique and unlimited climbing possibilities in and around the valley. Lars is also one of the most recognised and experienced splitboard guides leading expeditions to Kamchatka, Greenland, Iceland and more.
Jon
IFMGA Guide
"If asked about my favourite mountain or mountain range, it wouldn't be easy to answer since perfect places to climb, ski or explore can be found all over the world. But, if I had to choose one, I think I'd say the Pyrenees, not very high, but wild and still quite unknown: the mountains where I learnt when I was a child and where I can still live great adventures far from the crowd".
Roger
IFMGA Guide
Roger has spent over 15 years guiding around the world. He is a Guide instructor at the Spanish School of Guides and is fascinated by discovering mountains with clients. Roger has a big passion about showing people his beloved mountains and sharing climbs and descents with skis.
Fede
IFMGA Guide
"My favorite mountain is the Midi d’Ossau, in the Pyrenees. It is a volcanic and unique mountain, that a stands out from the other peaks around. It is a huge fortress with many different features that provides incredible rock climbing routes, and the most important thing is that is 20 minutes from my house ;)"
Are you ready?
Our adventures are attributed a difficulty level from A to E. This Climb Gran Paradiso trip is rated Level B, for those with some prior experience We recommend you only book a trip that reflects your ability.
Level A
For beginners and newcomers
- You’re not quite sure where to start but you’re hungry for an adventure
- Little / no prior experience
- Shorter time duration
- No technical skills required but keen to learn
- Basic level of fitness
More your level?
Level B
For those with some prior experience
- You have some previous experience in the outdoors, whether that’s hiking, skiing or climbing, and are keen to build on that
- You will either be starting to venture into more technical terrain or slightly more challenging environments
- Some basic skills
- Moderate fitness
Think you've got this?
This trip is at this level
Level C
For accomplished adventurers
- You enjoy challenging yourself physically and mentally
- You’re comfortable on multi-day adventures and you call yourself an avid adventurer
- You're not quite George Mallory but you subscribe to his 'because it is there' attitude
- Strong level of fitness
More your level?
Level D
For the pros
- You're ready to test your skills on the next challenge
- You're comfortable in most types of alpine environments
- Some level of technical skills
- Strong level of fitness
More your level?
Level E
For the experts
- You’ve been on multiple adventures and have built up a solid skillset to tackle most challenges out there
- Good technical skills and knowledge
- Experienced in alpine/mountains environments
- Very high level of fitness
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€995.00
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