3-day ski tour to Gran Paradiso, combining a 4,000m summit with fantastic skiing in Gran Paradiso National Park.
The Gran Paradiso ski touring ascent is rich in contrasts, set within a magnificent Alpine landscape. Starting from Valsavarenche in the Aosta Valley, the larch forests covering the slopes of the valley gradually give way to vast rocky landscapes and then glaciers perfectly suited to skiing.
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 3 days on snow with staff
- Backcountry guidingIFMGA English-speaking mountain guiding service; 4 to 5 people maximum per guide.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Suitable for skiers skilled in off-piste skiing in various snow conditions, with good ski touring experience and the ability to perform kick turns. The terrain features wide slopes with occasional narrow sections and inclines of up to 35°, with sections requiring the use of crampons.
- Designed for individuals who regularly engage in physical activity. Expect a positive elevation gain of up to 1,300 metres per day and 7 to 8 hours of effort each day.
- Sport
- Ski
- Minimum age
- 18 years
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals · partly
- Transfers
- IFMGA English-speaking mountain guiding service
- Half-board in the hut (dinner, breakfast and overnight stay)
- Rental of a safety kit: avalanche transceiver/DVA, shovel, probe and harness
- Return transfer from Chamonix
Not included
- Packed lunches and daily snacks
- Repatriation and cancellation insurance
- Personal drinks
- Personal technical equipment
Not confirmed by the operator: Lift pass, Lesson.
Day by day
This is provided as a guideline and may be adjusted according to the group’s level and mountain conditions.
- Day 1: Transfer by minibus from Chamonix to Pont (1 960m). We commence our climb to the Victor Emmanuel hut on a steep path through larches. The gradient now eases off and gentle slopes lead to the hut.Vertical ascent: 770m
- Day 2: We climb the Gran Paradiso in a round-trip from the hut. This allows us to take our time and make the most of the atmosphere here. From the hut a climb over an even gradient leads us to the Gran Paradiso glacier (3 200m), then the junction with the Lavaciau glacier (3 600m) and finally the foot of the Gran Paradiso (4 060m). The final 50m require crampons and rope. We are greeted on the summit by a statue of the Madonna and a breath-taking panorama. Superb descent to the Victor Emmanuel hut.Vertical ascent: 1350m / Vertical descent: 1350m
- Day 3: We climb up to the base of the northeast arête of Le Ciarforon (2 935m), from where reach the Grand Etret glacier via a long descending traverse. We put our skins back on to reach the Col du Grand Etret (3 150m) from where we are afforded handsome views of the Southern Alps. We descend the untouched valley of the Grand Etret to rejoin Pont. Transfer to Chamonix, which we reach by mid-afternoon.Vertical ascent: 550m / Vertical descent: 1300m
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
Where you stay
During the trip: half-board at the welcoming Victor Emmanuel II Hut. Before & after the trip: benefit from preferential rates with our hotel partners in Chamonix.
Getting There
Meet at 08:30 at the Compagnie des Guides office in Chamonix. Transfer by minibus to the departure point. Return to Chamonix by minibus.
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
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Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27 – Mar 29, 2027Choose these datesStart date read from the operator's group booking module (booking.chamonix-guides.com), which lists start dates only; end date computed from the 3-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants. | 2026/27 | 3 days | 695 EUR695€ per person, based on a minimum of 4 participants (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To Know | Available | Book on company website |
| Apr 2 – Apr 4, 2027Choose these datesStart date read from the operator's group booking module (booking.chamonix-guides.com), which lists start dates only; end date computed from the 3-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants. | 2026/27 | 3 days | 695 EUR695€ per person, based on a minimum of 4 participants (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To Know | Available | Book on company website |
| Apr 9 – Apr 11, 2027Choose these datesStart date read from the operator's group booking module (booking.chamonix-guides.com), which lists start dates only; end date computed from the 3-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants. | 2026/27 | 3 days | 695 EUR695€ per person, based on a minimum of 4 participants (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To Know | Available | Book on company website |
| Apr 16 – Apr 18, 2027Choose these datesStart date read from the operator's group booking module (booking.chamonix-guides.com), which lists start dates only; end date computed from the 3-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants. | 2026/27 | 3 days | 695 EUR695€ per person, based on a minimum of 4 participants (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To Know | Available | Book on company website |
| Apr 23 – Apr 25, 2027Choose these datesStart date read from the operator's group booking module (booking.chamonix-guides.com), which lists start dates only; end date computed from the 3-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants. | 2026/27 | 3 days | 695 EUR695€ per person, based on a minimum of 4 participants (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To Know | Available | Book on company website |
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
Group booking: 695€ per person, based on a minimum of 4 participants
Guiding policy: 4 to 5 people maximum per guide. Registration possible from the age of 18.
Private booking prices 2027: 2 people : 1 405€ per person; 3 people : 985€ per person; 4 people : 775€ per person; 5 people : 650€ per person
Participants must have mountain sports insurance with repatriation cover. We strongly recommend that this also includes cancellation cover. You can take out insurance offering both types of cover when you sign up. Participants must also carry valid ID.
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
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