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Gran Paradiso Park: High Altitude Hike with a Park Guide

By Ecoesplora
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$71 per adult
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Overview

  • Hike with a qualified guide
  • Gran Paradiso National Park
  • High-altitude hike
  • Unforgettable landscapes
  • High-altitude nature observation

Activity location

    • Gran Paradiso
    • Piedmont, Aosta Valley, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1, Localita' Laghi Del Nivolet, 11010 Valsavarenche AO, Italia | The meeting point is in front of the Rifugio Savoia, at the Piano del Nivolet, 2550 m. Please note! The mountain hut is located beyond the Colle del Nivolet and therefore in the Aosta Valley region, but the road access is from the Orco Valley and therefore from Piedmont! The shuttle buses, which are useful to avoid arriving by car, also run from the Piedmont side: from Ceresole Reale upwards. Important! There is NO cell phone reception at the meeting point: the guide will wear a T-shirt or fleece jacket with the Park Guide logo to be recognized
    • Valsavarenche, Aosta Valley, Italy

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    The cost of the activity includes the assistance, from the start to the finish of the hike, of an Official Guide of the Gran Paradiso National Park who will coordinate and lead the activities and, during the journey, will offer observations of the Park's fauna and nature, as well as introductions to its history.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Participants must reach the meeting point by private means (car or Park shuttle bus) and at their own expense: the exact meeting place and times will be provided. Meals and drinks are not included and are the responsibility of the participants

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 12 years, People afraid of heights, People over 70 years, People with altitude sickness, People with heart problems, People with high blood pressure, People with low level of fitness, People with mobility impairments, People with pre-existing medical conditions, People with vertigo, People without experience, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

This itinerary is truly magnificent. Although it is not extremely demanding, it takes place at a very high altitude and leads to the vast territories that are the true essence of the Gran Paradiso. We will start from the beautiful Nivolet basin at 2600 metres, straddling Piedmont and the Aosta Valley, and climb up to the wonderful Rosset and Tre Becchi lakes, and then to the glacial plateaus that become increasingly barren at an altitude of 2900 metres. The last part towards the 3080 metres of the Colle is more rugged, with steep trail tracks that are a bit challenging: but the view from the Colle and the surrounding environment are worth every effort! The total ascent is 550 metres, first on a good trail and then on steep paths over sand and rocks. Although it is an overall undemanding trip, take into account the altitude and some technical sections in the last part: it is better not to suffer from vertigo! You will be accompanied by an Official Park Guide who will describe the nature around you and keep a leisurely pace so that everyone can reach the destination. You will return to the same point as the departure. It is advisable to arrive in the area with the Park's free shuttle buses because the number of cars that can access the Hill in August is limited and subject to registration.

Location

Activity location

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    • Gran Paradiso
    • Piedmont, Aosta Valley, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1, Localita' Laghi Del Nivolet, 11010 Valsavarenche AO, Italia | The meeting point is in front of the Rifugio Savoia, at the Piano del Nivolet, 2550 m. Please note! The mountain hut is located beyond the Colle del Nivolet and therefore in the Aosta Valley region, but the road access is from the Orco Valley and therefore from Piedmont! The shuttle buses, which are useful to avoid arriving by car, also run from the Piedmont side: from Ceresole Reale upwards. Important! There is NO cell phone reception at the meeting point: the guide will wear a T-shirt or fleece jacket with the Park Guide logo to be recognized
    • Valsavarenche, Aosta Valley, Italy