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First 4,000-metre alpinism

My first 4000m peak climb

Gran Paradisio
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2 days | 1 night

Imagine yourself on the top of the world, perched at an altitude of 4000 metres, with a breathtaking panoramic view. With your 3 rope-mates, once you have reached the summit, you will feel the sensation of accomplishment, of surpassing yourself and of pride: a moment of life that will remain engraved in your memory forever.

For a weekend, go on a group adventure to climb your first 4000m peak with a certified mountain guide. You will be able to share this unique experience with three other passionate people like yourself, while benefiting from the expertise and supervision of a professional.

Choose your date

  • From 24 to 25 June 2023

    580€

    4 seats available

    3 to confirm

  • From 8 to 9 July 2023

    580€

    4 seats available

    3 to confirm

  • From 15 to 16 July 2023

    580€

    4 seats available

    3 to confirm

  • From 5 to 6 August 2023

    580€

    4 seats available

    3 to confirm

  • From 12 to 13 August 2023

    580€

    4 seats available

    3 to confirm

  • From 2 to 3 September 2023

    580€

    4 seats available

    3 to confirm

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15 days before departure for trips of more than 4 days
3 days before departure for trips <= 4 jours.

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Your adventure day by day

Day 1

Day 1: D+: 800m. 

Accommodation: refuge | Meals included: evening.

We will meet at 10am in a restaurant in Valsavarenche where we will have a drink...

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a coffee together to get to know each other. The restaurant meeting point is communicated by email and WhatsApp 15 days before your departure.

After distributing the equipment, we set off for the Emmanuel II refuge where we will spend the night.

On the programme: a day's hiking in the Gran Paradiso National Park. Once we arrive at the refuge, a good meal will be waiting for us.

What to expect

  • Meeting of the group and the group over coffee
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  • Check up of the equipment before the start of the climb
  • A day hike in the Gran Paradiso National Park
  • Evening and convivial meal at the Emmanuel II refuge

Day 2

Day 2: D+: 1330m | D-: 2130m.

Meals included: morning. 

After waking up at dawn and having a quick breakfast at the refuge...

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To build up our strength, we begin the ascent of the Grand Paradis by headlamp.

Once we have crossed the rocky areas, we move on to the snowy slopes of the Becca di Montcorvé plateau.

From here we start the final stretch until we reach the Gran Paradisio summit at 4061m!

Once we reach the summit, we will be able to enjoy an exceptional panorama of the entire Alps, an unforgettable memory!

We will then descend to Valsavarenche where it will be time to say goodbye.

What to expect

  • Wake up at dawn to start the ascent of the Grand Paradis
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  • Ascent to the first plateau of Becca di Montcorvé
  • Last straight line to reach the Gran Paradisio summit at 4061m
  • Panoramic view of the whole of the Alps
  • Sharing a moment of intensity of life

What level should you expect

Level 2
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Level 2

Sports expeditions in the wilderness adapted to any sportsman who wants to discover or improve in an adventure sport:

  • You practice endurance sports at least twice a week
  • You want to climb your first 4000m+ peak with the support of a mountain guide
  • You are a dynamic person who is not afraid to challenge yourself physically

What the price includes

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The guide

During this stay you will be supervised by a UIAGM mountain guide with whom you will get to know as soon as you arrive in Valsavarenche.

He will introduce you to the high mountains and share his passion for mountaineering with you. Don't worry, with him you will make your first ascent in total safety!

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Housing

On this trip you will spend one night at the Victor Emmanuel II refuge. A refuge located in the heart of Europe's oldest national park, the Gran Paradiso Park.

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Restoration

The price includes lunch on the first day and breakfast on the second day.

You must therefore provide a picnic lunch on the first and second day.

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Mountaineering equipment

We provide all the technical equipment: rope, helmet, boots, crampons, harness, ice axe.

All you have to do is bring your own equipment: we will send you a complete list of what you need to bring before you leave on your expedition.

What is not included

  • Lunchtime picnics
  • Transport to the meeting point
  • Your personal consumption
  • Everything that is not included in "what is included in the price".

The equipment

Once your registration is confirmed, we will send you a complete list of the equipment you need to bring.

We provide all technical mountaineering equipment: rope, helmet, boots, crampons, harness, ice axe.

You will need to provide:

  • Personal 35L bag (can be hired)
  • Meat bag/duvet sheet (can be hired)

How to get there

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By train

Take a Flixbus / Blablabus or a train to Aosta. Then take an ARRIVA Italia bus to Degioz.

By car
By car

We facilitate carpooling between participants after registration so that you can get to the event by car.

The guides who will accompany you

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Gran Paradisio

Gran Paradiso National Park is a national park located in the Italian Alps, in the autonomous region of Valle d'Aosta. It is the oldest national park in Italy, having been created in 1922. It covers about 7,000 hectares and includes mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and forests. The highest point of the park is Mount Blanc, which rises to 4,048 metres. The park is also known for its glacial valleys, notably the Vallée des Glaciers and the Vallée de Cogne. It is also home to a wide variety of animal species such as marmots, chamois, ibex, etc. The park is also a place of great importance for nature conservation and is home to several endemic and rare species.

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Our answers to your questions

Do I need to have done some mountaineering before?

No, for this expedition you don't need to have a technical level. We only ask you to be in good physical condition and to regularly practice an endurance sport (about 2x per week).

I don't have any mountaineering equipment?

Don't panic. We provide all the technical equipment: rope, helmet, boots, crampons, harness, ice axe.

If you need personal equipment such as a 35L backpack, a mountaineering jacket, good gloves,... We work with a partner where you can rent this equipment. Our partner has pick-up points all over France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

What equipment should I bring?

After registration you will receive a complete list of personal equipment to take with you.

How comfortable is the shelter we will sleep in?

The Victor Emmanuel II refuge has rooms that sleep four. There are sockets for recharging your appliances and showers.

I don't know if I have the physical level for this expedition?

If you want to check your level, we invite you to make an appointment via this link with us so that we can advise you.

I would like to do another summit than Gran Paradiso, is it possible?

Yes, if you want to do another summit than the Gran Paradiso, we can suggest you to climb the Bishorn or the Matterhorn.

I would like to pay in instalments, is that possible?

Yes, of course. We can spread your payment for registration to shipping in 2 or 3 times. Do not hesitate to contact us via this link to receive the information on how to pay in instalments.

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The adventure in pictures

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