Tour du Grand Paradis
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From 920.00 €
About the Grand Paradis trek
Enjoy a week’s trekking in the Grand Paradis massif and its National Park!
A wild itinerary over some of the most beautiful high passes in Valle d’Aosta, between the Valgrisenche, Val de Rhêmes and Valsavarenche valleys. A complete itinerary, between alpine pastures and glaciers, to discover one of the jewels of the Italian Alps…
You will leave with :
Pierrick
Trekking Guide
“The most important thing for me is to allow walkers to discover new places, new cultures and to exchange with the locals.”
Gran Paradiso trek photo gallery
The Grand Paradis trek route
Upcoming departures
What's included in the formula
- Supervision by a French mountain leader.
- Overnight stays in dormitories.
- Half-board in the accommodation indicated in the program.
- Picnic lunches.
- Luggage porterage except on D1 and D3.
What's not included in the package
- Cancellation and repatriation assistance insurance to be taken out on registration.
- The drinks
- Personal hiking and travel equipment
- Transport to meeting point on D1 and return on D7
- Any private transfers or cable cars not included in the program
- Everything not mentioned in the price includes
Day 1: Ascent to Savoia
You meet at 11:30 am at the hamlet of Pont in the Valsavarenche region of Italy. Departure briefing and loading of your belongings, which you will return to during your stay.
The trek begins with a gentle climb up to the Nivolet valley on an old mule track, before an easy trail takes you to the refuge.
Day 2: Savoia to Benevolo
5 hours 30 mins walk – Overnight in refuge D+: 500 m / D-: 750 m
For this new alpine day, there are several routes to choose from, depending on the weather conditions. We’ll make sure you get to the Benevolo hut at the top of the Val de Rhême in the safest and most pleasant way possible.
Ideally, you’ll pass over the Basei pass at over 3,000 m, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views.
Day 3: Alpine day via Bassac Déré pass
6 hours 30 mins walk – Overnight in refuge without luggage – D+: 800 m / D-: 800 m
In the early morning, from the refuge, you’ll quickly gain height to reach the suspended valley at the foot of Col Bassac Déré (3083m).
You’ll have the chance to admire the Val d’Isère resort below you, before crossing a mineral landscape to reach your cosy Bezzi refuge.
Day 4: Towards the typical refuge de l'Épée
Day 5: Col de Fenêtre to Bruil
Today you’ll be climbing the Col de Fenêtre (2840m), passing a pretty lake. You then begin the descent through magnificent alpine meadows to Rhêmes Notre Dame, also known as Bruil, a typical Val d’Aoste village.
Day 6: Panoramic day on Grand Paradis
Today you’ll set off in the direction of the Col de l’Entrelor (3007m), then begin the descent dotted with lakes, with Grand Paradis as a backdrop: the panorama is breathtaking! You’ll arrive in the small village of Eaux-Rousses at the end of the day, where you’ll spend the night.
Day 7: Return to Pont
A final day’s drive takes you to Pont via the alpine pastures of Meyes and its dry-stone buildings.
End of the hike in the early afternoon.
Highlights of the trip
General information
SAFETY
You can find the Quai d’Orsay’s position on these countries on the official website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs: diplomatie.gouv.fr in the “Conseils aux voyageurs” section.
The information contained on the website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs is subject to change and is given for guidance only. Please note that no region of the world or country can be considered safe from the risk of terrorism.
REGISTRATION
By post:
Ask us for a registration form
- by phone: 06 65 93 29 29
- or e-mail: contact@watse.fr
Send us your registration with a copy of your passport, your postal address, telephone number and e-mail address, together with a deposit of 30% of the cost of the trip.
Also, if you wish to take out a Comfort or Comfort Multirisk cancellation insurance policy, this must be paid at the same time as the deposit when you register. You can consult our insurance contracts on our website.
By internet:
Book your holiday directly on our website: directly on the holiday page, choosing your dates and insurance options.
ATTENTION: air fares will be maintained until 3 months before departure and may be readjusted if necessary if you book during this period.
ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY
We strongly advise you to take out assistance insurance for the duration of your trip.
We offer two different types of insurance: Comfort Cancellation and Comfort Multirisk, to be taken out when you register for your trip.
Details of this insurance are available on request or can be viewed by by clicking here.
Other offers include Mondial Assistance, your own insurance company or Club Alpin Français. Check that your trekking activity is covered.
Make sure your insurance covers all medical expenses in the event of an accident.
You must make sure that you are covered for mountain rescue costs. If this is the case, you must provide us with the following information before you set off on your trek:
- a certificate from the insurance company covering mountain rescue costs.
- the contract number and telephone number of the assistance center
Beware of restrictive clauses in certain insurance policies (particularly those linked to Visa Premier, Gold or other cards), such as mountain insurance limited to snow activities, or altitude sickness not recognized as an illness requiring repatriation, which will be refused.
Please check the actual content of your insurance and take the necessary steps if necessary.
Health & climate
CLIMATE
The climate is much the same as in the French Alps: summer days are hot and temperatures drop considerably at night.
HEALTH AND VACCINES
No vaccinations required.
We strongly recommend that you are up to date with the usual vaccinations: diphtheria-tetanus-poliomyelitis, whooping cough, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.
We recommend that you have a check-up with your dentist before you leave.
IFREMMONT
No specific indications.
Transport and conditions
Meet at 11:30 am in Pont, Valsavarenche, Italy, at the parking lot at the end of the road in front of the Gran Paradiso hotel.
Transfers as indicated in the description are included in the price of the stay.
We can organize your transfers to and from Pont: optional and on request.
LUGGAGE
You carry your gear for the day. We take the rest of your gear to the refuge each day, except on day 1.
The stay
MEALS
Picnics for lunch. Morning and evening meals are taken in the accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION
2 nights in hostel and 4 nights in refuge
TRAINING
Supervision by a state-qualified French mountain leader.
Practical info
ELECTRICITY
No specific indication
FORMALITIES AND VISA
No visa required for French nationals and citizens of bordering countries.
BUDGET, CHANGE AND TIPS
Transfers indicated in the program, meals not included in the supplement (cold drinks, snacks, etc.) and accommodation are included in the price of the stay. Tipping is not necessary and should reflect your satisfaction with the team.
Watse added value
A CHOICE OF QUALITY ACCOMMODATION
In addition to their strategic positions, all our accommodations have been selected to offer you maximum comfort and quality cuisine throughout your Grand Paradis tour.
THE
FIELD EXPERIENCE
The guide who will take you on this trek is a specialist in the area. He knows it so well that he even speaks with his hands!
YOUR FIRST TREK
The Grand Paradis tour is an excellent choice for a first trek over several days and to discover itinerant hiking in a grandiose setting.