Gran Paradiso Piedmont Trek

The Wild Side of Gran Paradiso

DURATION
3 DAYS
DIFFICULTY
VERY
HARD
PRICE
€ 399
€ 399
Per Person, Min. 2 People
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Gran Paradiso Piedmont Trek

Gran Paradiso Piedmont Trek is described here and organized in a wild and adventure set. It is possible to change
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completely the “mood” of the trek, organizing the daily walks less long and sleeping in more comfortable shelters. By the way why we choose to make it wild is because Trekking Alps aim is to have a deep feeling with nature and there is nothing like a night in an unguarded hut in the Alps that make you feel more near to Nature. Gran Paradiso is the widest National Park in Italy and was the first to be established in 1922. The park is pretty big and has different souls and environment. In this section, you’ll find the Aosta Valley side of the Park which is less rocky and harsh than the one in Piedmont side. Probably this Piedmont side of the Park has more animals and has more dramatic high mountain environment: big granite walls are towering all over and the landscape is really wild and rough.

The Itinerary described is a trail, means we’ll not be back in the same place. We’ll keep our walk starting higher than when we’ll arrive. The day hikes are pretty long but the positive gains are not enormous compared with other treks. In any case, the Gran Paradiso Piedmont Trek has to be considered for people well prepared physically in the described hike. As already mentioned we can change it to a milder and fit for beginners way.

Gran Paradiso Piedmont Trek offers you the Wild side of the Gran Paradiso National Park

Gran Paradiso National Park offers a unique nature with lots of wildlife and amazing views. We’ll not reach peaks but crossing different valleys we’ll have very nice views over the Orco Valley, one of the most famous valleys for the Italian climbing and hiking world.

Details

  • Overnight Staying Details
    two nights in unguarded hut
    Highest Poing
    Porta Pass (Colle della Porta) 3002m – 9850ft
    Setting
    Granite Walls, Lakes, Glaciers
    Special Features and Points of Interest
    Wilderness, Balcony Trail: Views!
    Animals you may encounter
    Probable: Marmot, Ibex, Chamois – Rarely: Eagle, Volture, Ermine and Fox
    Family
    Fit for children but we’ll need to change the itinerary to make it milder

  •  WHAT YOU NEED

    • Backpack (30-50 liters) – Rent Possible
    • Hiking Boots – Rent Possible
    • Light Sleeping bag – Rent Possible
    • 1 t-shirt per day
    • 1 fleece
    • 1 jacket against cold
    • 1 jacket against rain
    • 2 extra socks
    • 1 comfortable trouser
    • 1 shorts
    • 1 water bottle
    • Hat and gloves
    • Suncream
    • Sun glasses
    • Spirit of Adventure!

    THE COST INCLUDES

    • Hiking Guide
    • Trasportation from Torino till the Mountain area and back (free service)
    • Overnight staying (directly to the shelter)
    • One meal per day (home made dinner at unguarded huts)
    • Suggestions for the organization of your trip (free service)

     WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

    • Other Meals
    • Air ticket till Torino

     POSSIBLE EXTENSIONS AND CHANGES

    In all Trekking Alps hikes there is a high degree of flexibility. Difficulty and duration of the hike can be changed and accomodation in bed and breakfast or hotel can be arranged. Just write an email at info@trekking-alps.com or write us a WhatsApp at +393386608548
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Gran Paradiso Piedmont Trek
TESTIMONIALS

    Advanced hike in Italy, Piedmont Alps
    Enrico is The guide with many years of experience, highly professional attitude, excellent ability of orientation, deep knowledge of weather changing patterns and many many connections with locals in Piedmont Italy. I and other traveller from USA were looking for a challenge and we got one of the toughest hikes of our live. That said he can definitely organize a hiking trail for any level of skills and satisfy adventurous desires of different kinds. I was personally amazed by his ability to literally create a trail on the fly. We could got into bad weather conditions as the weather was changing from heat and sun to thunder with rains and even snow. Enrico was able to read the situation and made decisions to modify the route that prevented us from getting into serious troubles (thanks to him we were enjoying thunders looking at it from other valleys instead of running down the mountain for our lives). Enrico also has a good knowledge of Italian cuisine and traditions that he shares, and even as sceptic as I was I enjoyed it. I can keep going and going, but i’m conclusion if you go with Enrico, you will definitely get what you are looking for and will surely enjoy one the best adventures in live!!!
    Artur- Poland
    3 Days in Heaven!!
    I did a 5D/4N hike with Roberto and Enrico in the Italian Alps region, and they were absolutely phenomenal. From the onset, they were very detailed and attentive to all your requirements (including your fitness etc), and will tailor-make an itinerary that’s best suited for you. Both guides were exceptionally cool people, and very easy-going. The best part is that they will bring you on off-beaten/little-known trails which are not overcrowded, and you still get to enjoy stupendous views of the Alps region. Forget about the popular and touristic Mont Blanc or Dolomites, go for the lesser known hikes these guys organize! You will not regret, highly recommended!
    Nicholas - Singapore
    Great short break in the Alps
    We were very lucky to find Roberto to take us round Gran Paradiso National Park. We were training for Kilimanjaro and although the altitude was limited by snow cover, the steep hiking was great practice which we just can't get in the UK. Roberto was really friendly and knowledgeable and gave us the opportunity to try some great local cheeses whilst staying in surprisingly sophisticated and comfortable huts. We would definitely travel with Roberto again and are looking forward to exploring more of the Italian Alps.
    Elaine – United Kingdom
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