The day before – Welcome in Saint-Gervais
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the guides’ office. Meet your guide and attend the briefing.
Day 1 – Victor Emmanuel Hut (2732 m)
Route to Valsavarenche in Italy. Meal at the village of Pont (1960 m). Progressive ascent to the Victor Emmanuel Hut.
Elevation gain: +772 m – approx. 2.5 hours of hiking.
Day 2 – Ascent of Gran Paradiso (4061 m)
Early start for the glacier ascent to the summit. Climb Gran Paradiso via the glacier and the final rocky ridge. Meal at the hut and descent to the valley.
Elevation gain: +1350 m / Elevation loss: -2100 m – approx. 7 to 9 hours of hiking.
The guides may adjust the program based on weather conditions, mountain conditions, and participants’ skill levels.
Gran Paradiso is an iconic 4061 m summit located in Italy, known as one of the best first 4000-meter peaks in the Alps. Easily accessible from Saint-Gervais, it offers an immersive high-mountain experience while remaining on a relatively non-technical snow route.
In two days, you will discover the Victor Emmanuel Hut before progressing on the glacier, crampons on, to the Madonna statue marking the summit. The exceptional panorama spans Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and the peaks of the Aosta Valley.
This climb, suited for well-prepared athletes, combines technical learning, a glacier environment, and the thrill of reaching a legendary summit.
In group: every Wednesday from June to mid-September, depending on conditions.
Private: every day from mid-June to mid-September, depending on conditions.
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 led by a mountain guide.
A very good physical preparation is required for this ascent, aimed at fit and endurance-trained individuals accustomed to long efforts. 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. Remember that for 2 days you will be hiking with an 8-kg backpack, which significantly increases the effort required, so during your training outings, practice walking 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:
€530 per person (departure guaranteed with a minimum of 3 people)
Private rates:
1 participant: €1280
2 participants: €710 per person
3 participants: €550 per person
4 participants: €440 per person
5 participants: €620 per person
6 participants: €550 per person
7 participants: €490 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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