The day before – Welcome in Saint-Gervais
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the guides’ office. Meet your guide and briefing about the trip.
Day 1 – Chabod Hut (2750 m)
Route to Valsavarenche in Italy. Easy ascent from the Pravieux alpine pasture to the Chabod Hut.
Elevation gain: +850 m – approx. 2 hours of hiking.
Day 2 – Summit of Gran Paradiso (4061 m)
Progressive glacier ascent of Gran Paradiso, the legendary Italian summit. Meal and overnight stay at the Victor Emmanuel Hut.
Elevation gain: +1310 m / Elevation loss: -1270 m – approx. 6 to 8 hours of hiking.
Day 3 – Ascent of Trésenta (3609 m)
A climb combining glacier travel and rocky sections to the summit. Descent to the valley and return to Saint-Gervais.
Elevation gain: +859 m / Elevation loss: -1460 m – approx. 6 to 8 hours of hiking.
The guides may adjust the program based on weather conditions, mountain conditions, and participants’ skill levels.
The ascent of Gran Paradiso is a unique experience to discover Italian high mountain. Technically accessible, this legendary 4061 m summit offers an introduction to glacier travel, while providing a spectacular panorama of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and the Swiss Alps.
In three days, this trip combines discovery and progression: a first ascent to the Chabod Hut, followed by the ascent of Gran Paradiso, a true introductory summit to mountaineering, and finally the ascent of Trésenta (3609 m) to complete the alpine experience. This additional stage allows for varied terrain and strengthens your technical skills.
An ideal route for an immersive high-altitude experience, accompanied by a guide who ensures safety, learning, and pace management.
In group: every Tuesday from mid-June to mid-September, depending on conditions.
Private: every day from mid-June to mid-September, depending on conditions and hut availability.
Directly on our website or using the dated and signed registration form, accompanied by a 40% deposit and any optional insurance fees. The balance must be paid 60 days before departure.
Maximum 4 people per guide. Group departure guaranteed with a minimum of 3 people. You will be supervised by a mountain guide.
Good physical preparation is necessary for this ascent, aimed at fit individuals who are very well-prepared physically. You will be walking for up to around 10 hours per day, so you should prepare by practicing long-duration cardio exercises. Endurance sports such as cycling, running, or long hikes. Don’t forget, for 3 days you will be hiking with an 8-kilogram backpack, which significantly increases the effort required, so during your training outings, make sure to walk with this additional weight.
You will be traveling on an unmarked high-mountain route and must be aware of the hazards associated with this activity (crevasses, serac falls, rockfall, avalanches, very low temperatures).
We are available to answer any questions you may have.
Group rate:
€840 per person (departure guaranteed with a minimum of 3 people)
Private rates:
1 participant: €1950
2 participants: €1100 per person
3 participants: €860 per person
4 participants: €700 per person
5 participants: €980 per person
6 participants: €860 per person
The price includes
The price does not include
Repatriation
Having “assistance–repatriation” insurance is mandatory to take part in our trips: it must cover you in high mountains for search and rescue by helicopter. If you do not have “assistance–repatriation” insurance, we can provide one at a rate of €5/day.
Cancellation
We also offer optional “cancellation” insurance at a rate of €12/day. This insurance does not take into account the sporting nature of our trips. It must be purchased at the time of registration to take effect.
As a reminder, cancellation insurance covers you from the moment you register until the start of your trip if something happens and you cannot attend. We apply cancellation fees as specified on our registration form and in our terms of sale. These fees may be reimbursed by the cancellation insurance if your reason for cancelling is covered.
If you pay by credit card, feel free to check the insurance included with it.
As a reminder, in the event of cancellation you must file your claim with the insurer within 5 days of the accident or reason for cancelling, otherwise it will not be valid (then check whether the reason for cancellation is covered).
Insurance fees are non-refundable.
Technical equipment
Technical equipment is available for rent from our partners:
For Saint Gervais : blanc-sport-saintgervais.com/ www.unlimited-saintgervais.com,
For les Contamines : www.intersport-lescontamines.com/
Clothing
Essential accessories
Feel free to contact us if you need advice on physical preparation, gear selection, or organizing your trip.
You will meet the guides the day before departure at the Saint-Gervais Guides Office (43 rue du Mont Blanc, 74170 Saint-Gervais), located inside the tourist office in the village center, at 6:30 p.m. Please let us know if you cannot attend; the briefing can be done by phone.
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