Gran Paradiso Hiking Area

My wife and I went on a four-day hut-to-hut trek with Roberto in Gran Paradiso National Park. We had originally planned to stay in Aosta Valley and do some hiking on our own, but as this was our first trip to the region we were having a difficult time picking out hikes and understanding the vast trail networks that connect all of the valleys. We reached out to several guide services to see what kind of self-guided treks were available. Of everyone we contacted, Roberto from Trekking Alps immediately stood out as the most friendly, responsive and helpful. He invited us to join a guided group trek he had planned for mid-August. We are experienced hikers and usually prefer to be on our own, so were initially hesitant to join this tour. However, it turned out to be one of the most enjoyable and memorable hiking experiences we have ever had. We joined a group of nine other hikers of a range of ages and varied experience levels with Roberto as our guide. Over four days, we traversed the back country of Gran Paradiso from Rhemes Notre Dame over to Valgrisenche. Along the way we passed through alpine pastures, climbed steep switchbacks to high mountain passes, and navigated glacial debris fields. We drank fresh water from alpine streams, ate lunch on wind-swept ridgelines, and went for icy swims in alpine lakes. Each night we stayed in a different rifugio where we could kick back and enjoy a beer or cold drink with other members of our group before we were served a delicious and hearty dinner. The tour was structured so that everyone of every experience level could fully enjoy the hiking. Each day included plenty of rest breaks, but also an optional side trip to add some more distance and challenge to the trek if you were so inclined. Roberto himself was an excellent guide. He is personable, funny, and easy to talk to. He was at home in the mountains and his confidence put everyone else at ease. He was attentive to everyone on the tour and made sure everyone was safe and having a good time. Even after the tour was over, when we had an issues with one of our bookings, Roberto helped us plan a new stay and some additional hiking to do on our own. For our first guided trek and our first ever trip to the Alps, we could not have asked for a more incredible experience. We loved every moment of our trip and we thoroughly enjoyed the company of Roberto and all of the other members of our group. We would highly recommend a trip with Trekking Alps and we will definitely be booking another trek with them for our next visit.

Great first 4 day hut to hut experience in Italian Alpes. Don t hesitate to contact Roberto (trekking Alpes)! Friendly, flexible, experienced guide! The nature, the hikes, the huts, … wow!

We were a large group hiking in the Aosta Valley for the first time. Roberto was very professional and knowledgeable and his wife Elisabetta was our secondary guide because we were such a large group. Both were so pleasant and fun to hike with! Roberto planned each day based on our abilities and weather conditions and we saw some amazing vistas and wildlife. I would highly recommend Trekking Alps!!