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Hiking in Val d'Aosta's Gran Paradiso

The National Park of the Gran Paradiso is exactly what its name implies – at least for hikers. Here you feel as if the heavens are truly within reach. Much of the pristine beauty in evidence everywhere you look is due to the courage and sacrifice of the mountain folk who have striven to preserve an uncontaminated territory to offer all mountain lovers. This spectacular hike includes a stay in Cogne, famous in Europe for its ski runs and in particular for the hospitality of the local people, old traditions, characteristic shops, fine cuisine, amazing mountain trails – not to mention the deliciously strong local rendition of that spirit to beat all spirits: grappa!

Highlights

Explore the National Park of the Gran Paradiso
Extraordinary 6-8 hour hikes each day through vast landscapes
Stay in and explore the town of Cogne
Enjoy the hearty mountain cuisine of the Val d'Aosta

Itinerary Outline

Here is an outline of a suggested daily itinerary. You can shorten or lengthen this tour to fit your travel dates. Request a detailed itinerary using the contact form below:

Day one: Your guide meets you in Aosta, capital of Valle d'Aosta and brings you to Degioz, situated in the heart of the National Park where you stay for the next three nights. After lunch, you enjoy a warm up hike in the local forests.
Day two: Today features a 6-7 hour hike with a 1000 meter total climb to the crystalline glacial lakes of Lago Djouan (2516m) and Lago Nero (2666m).
Day three: After a short transfer to the fairy-tale wooden village of Nex Tignet (1664m), you follow an enchanting trail leading you to the high valley of Levionaz, an excellent setting in which to observe the park's abundant wildlife.
Day four: You start with a transfer to the other side of the park – to Cogne where you will stay the next three nights. After lunch, there is time to explore Cogne and enjoy a hike into the surrounding area.
Day five: Today's hike, the most challenging of the tour, starts from the small village of Valnontey (1666m) and brings you to the Rifugio Sella (2656m), halfway through the hike, surrounded by glaciers and dramatic high peaks.
Day six: Another spectacular hike brings you from the village of Sylvenoire (1324m) to the impressive north side of the Grivola (considered by alpinists one of the most beautiful mountain of the Italian alps), and the high valley of Gran Nomenon.
Day seven: In the morning, your guide helps you on your way to your next destination with a transfer back to Aosta.

What's Included

6 nights accommodation with en-suite facilities
breakfast and dinner each day
full-time, professional Tour Leader
guided walks each day
wine and specialty foods tastings
paid entrance to all included activities
all land transfers to and from tour area, and during tour
all taxes and service charges at hotels and restaurants
travel guidance for pre/post-tour activities

(Not included are airfare, wine and other beverages with alcohol, personal purchases such as laundry, phone calls, frigobar items etc., and anything not specifically included above.)

Pricing

We price this tour for the following categories of accommodation. We also tier-price based on your group's size. You can keep your tour private to your own group or you can open your tour for other travelers to join, thereby taking advantage of our tier discounts. All prices are quoted per person in USD.

accomm. level	2-3 p	4-5 p	6+ p	sing. supp.
comfort/select	2930	2490	2190	180
select	3080	2620	2270	310
select/first class	3590	3190	2850	540

Scheduling

You can schedule this tour to start on any day of the week, June through September. As with all our tours, you tell us the dates you would like to start your tour, allowing you the maximum in flexibility and convenience (full explanation).

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Tour at a Glance

Gran Paradiso Hiking

7 days / 6 nights

from USD2190

Personalize this tour to your travel dates, budget, accommodations, activity level and interests

Departing from:

Aosta

Finishing in:

Aosta

Starting dates:

Any day of the week, June through September

Fitness rating:

4-5

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