For those backcountry skiers who enjoy untouched snow conditions, majestic views, Italian food and a great atmosphere this is a place not to be missed.
The journey will take place over five intense days including a marvel ascent of the Gran Paradiso peak at 4061 meters, in other words a paradise for all backcountry skiers out there.
From the trip description by Mountain Guide Travel
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.
- 5 days on snow with staff
- Backcountry guiding
- 1 guide : 4 guests
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- You need to have a good level of cardiovascular fitness since it is an intense week with many meters up and down to cover every day.
- It is suitable for skiers who have previous experience of backcountry and single day ski touring skiing, in order to be able to cope with variable off-piste snow conditions.
- This ski tour is suitable for the later part of the season. The mountain huts open mid-March and the best season is during April.
- Sport
- Ski
From the trip description by Mountain Guide Travel
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals · partly
- Professional mountain guide authorized by UIGMA/IFMGA.
- All transports during the week including return to Courmayeur.
- Ski passes
- Hotel accommodation in twin double rooms including breakfast before and after the week (a single room can, where possible be arranged at additional cost).
- Nights at mountain huts including breakfast and dinner.
- Fantastic views and excellent skiing in the national park of Gran Paradiso.
Not included
- Transfers
- Lunch and drinks up in the mountain huts.
- Personal ski touring equipment (see list above).
- Travel to/from Courmayeur.
- Mandatory insurance to cover mountain rescue costs.
- Extra costs if we need to change the program
Not confirmed by the operator: Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: Arrival day in CourmayeurIn the afternoon the hotel will be available for check in.
- Day 2: Courmayeur – Valnontey – Rifugio Vittorio SellaWe set off in the morning by taxi or bus towards Valnontey (1 hour) to start the tours first ski ascent, usually it takes 3-4 h. The goal for the day is Rifugio Vittorio Sella (2584 meters), originally it was used as a hunting cabin for the king Vittorio Emanuele II. This is where we will spend the first night. It gives us the opportunity to repeat the usage of the climbing skins, "kick-turns", as well as the avalanche transceiver and we try to do some practical exercises in the afternoon.
- Day 3: Rifugio Vittorio Sella – Rifugio Federico ChabodThis is a long day where we climb and ski for 7-8 h. We start early in the morning together with the morning glow of the sun, heading towards the Gran Serra (3552 meters). The slopes on the Timoron glacier offer fantastic runs before we again put the skins on and head up towards the Col du Grand Neyron (3401 meters). We finish the day with a run down to the cosy Rifugio Federico Chabod (2750 meters) and its warden.
- Day 4: Rifugio Federico Chabod – Rifugio Vittorio Emanuelle by Gran ParadisoThe third day offers one of the week's highlights, a ski ascent of Gran Paradiso (4061 meters), a dream for many Italians. We head towards the top, where the last 50 meters require the use of crampons and ice-axe, and after 5 hours of hard work we can finally take the last step onto the top of Gran Paradiso. After having enjoyed the stunning views we head down again and a nice ski run takes us down to Rifugio Vittorio Emanuelle II (2730 meters).
- Day 5: Rifugio Vittorio Emanuelle – Rifugio PonteseThe goal for the day is Rifugio Pontese (2200 meters), which offers an excellent kitchen, however we first skin up to Colle del Gran Paradiso (3335 meters). A ski run down the Noaschetta glacier takes us to one of the areas hidden places, hopefully we are all alone, and then further up to Colle del Becchi (2989 meters) to the next valley. The last thing on the schedule for the day is skiing down to the hut, where something delicious is waiting for us.
- Day 6: Rifugio Pontese – Lillaz – CourmayeurWith our last reserves we start the last day of the week heading towards Colle del Teleccio (3304 meters), where a fantastic panoramic ski run through Valeille down to Lillaz (1617 meters) is awaiting. After five days of hard physical work with stunning views, new experiences and excellent skiing we return to Courmayeur in the evening.
- Day 7: Day of departure back home.
From the trip description by Mountain Guide Travel
Where you stay
- Hotel accommodation in twin double rooms including breakfast before and after the week (a single room can, where possible be arranged at additional cost).
- Nights at mountain huts including breakfast and dinner.
From the trip description by Mountain Guide Travel
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Dates and prices
- Mar 28 – Apr 3, 20272026/27 · 7 days2,150 EUR€2 150 per person; hotel nights before and after the week (twin, breakfast) and hut nights (half board).LimitedChoose these datesBook on company website
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Good To Know
- We only take 4 skiers/guide during these weeks. Some weeks there are two guides with independent groups working together.
- Ice axe, crampons, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe and harness can be provided by your guide when needed.
From the trip description by Mountain Guide Travel
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