PROGRAM
GROUP DEPARTURES
Difference in altitude: 450 m
Ascent time: 4 h approx
Meeting point: Aosta town at 11:00 am, equipment check and transfer by car in Valgrisenche
Parked the car, we start walking along the dam on the road that will take us up to Usellieres (1,780 m). From here we climb to the Bezzi Hut (2,284 m), taking a farm road that becomes a trail. The vertical drop of this leg is moderate, but the distance covered is substantial (about 8-10 km).
Difference in altitude: 450 m
Ascent time: 4 h approx
Meeting point: Aosta town at 11:00 am, equipment check and transfer by car in Valgrisenche
Parked the car, we start walking along the dam on the road that will take us up to Usellieres (1,780 m). From here we climb to the Bezzi Hut (2,284 m), taking a farm road that becomes a trail. The vertical drop of this leg is moderate, but the distance covered is substantial (about 8-10 km).
Difference in altitude: 1,050 m
Descent gain: 1,050 m
Ascent/descent time: 4-6 h
Departure from Bezzi Hut towards the Glairetta glacier to get to the Bassac Deré pass (3,082 m). We climb to Becca della Traversiere (3,337 m) and go down by the Goletta glacier to reach the Benevolo hut (2,285 m).
Difference in altitude: 1,050 m
Descent gain: 1,050 m
Ascent/descent time: 4-6 h
Departure from Bezzi Hut towards the Glairetta glacier to get to the Bassac Deré pass (3,082 m). We climb to Becca della Traversiere (3,337 m) and go down by the Goletta glacier to reach the Benevolo hut (2,285 m).
Difference in altitude: 1,050 m
Descent gain: 740 m
Ascent/descent time: 4-6 h
From the Benevolo hut, we climb gentle slopes up to the col Nivolettaz (3,130 m). From here following a broad ridge we reach the end of the Basei Glacier. We take off the skis and go the last few meters over rocks to get to Punta Basei (3,338 m). Back on the glacier, we put on the skis and go down along the Basei Glacier
until we reach the Chivasso hut (2,600 m) where we spend the night.
Difference in altitude: 1,050 m
Descent gain: 740 m
Ascent/descent time: 4-6 h
From the Benevolo hut, we climb gentle slopes up to the col Nivolettaz (3,130 m). From here following a broad ridge we reach the end of the Basei Glacier. We take off the skis and go the last few meters over rocks to get to Punta Basei (3,338 m). Back on the glacier, we put on the skis and go down along the Basei Glacier
until we reach the Chivasso hut (2,600 m) where we spend the night.
Difference in altitude: 700 m
Descent gain: 400 m
Ascent/descent time: 6-7 h
We leave the Chivasso hut and cover the wide slopes leading to Colle di Punta Foura (3,100 m). Removed the skins a long diagonal will bring us to the Grand Etret Glacier (2,700 m approx). Then we go back to the Vittorio Emanuele hut (2,735 m) passing by the base of the Becca di Montciair and of the Ciarforon; Once we reach an altitude of 2,913 m, a fast descent takes us to the hut.
Difference in altitude: 700 m
Descent gain: 400 m
Ascent/descent time: 6-7 h
We leave the Chivasso hut and cover the wide slopes leading to Colle di Punta Foura (3,100 m). Removed the skins a long diagonal will bring us to the Grand Etret Glacier (2,700 m approx). Then we go back to the Vittorio Emanuele hut (2,735 m) passing by the base of the Becca di Montciair and of the Ciarforon; Once we reach an altitude of 2,913 m, a fast descent takes us to the hut.
Difference in altitude: 1,300 m
Descent gain: 1,300 m
Ascent/descent time: 6-7 h
From the hut, we go back along the moraine up to the glacier of Gran Paradiso (3,100 m). Some steep slopes alternating with gentle stretches will lead us to the “Schiena dell’asino” (3,700 m), where we find the trail that climbs from the Chabod hut. We move forward towards the col of Montcorve (3,800 m) and after a steep stretch, the slope decreases up to the last rocks. We remove the skis and follow an easy ridge for about 80 metres until we reach the top of Gran Paradiso (4,061 m), where there is a statue of the Virgin Mary.
Back to the skis we go down along the Laveciau glacier, which is cut by many crevasses, to reach the Chabod hut (2,750 m).
Difference in altitude: 1,300 m
Descent gain: 1,300 m
Ascent/descent time: 6-7 h
From the hut, we go back along the moraine up to the glacier of Gran Paradiso (3,100 m). Some steep slopes alternating with gentle stretches will lead us to the “Schiena dell’asino” (3,700 m), where we find the trail that climbs from the Chabod hut. We move forward towards the col of Montcorve (3,800 m) and after a steep stretch, the slope decreases up to the last rocks. We remove the skis and follow an easy ridge for about 80 metres until we reach the top of Gran Paradiso (4,061 m), where there is a statue of the Virgin Mary.
Back to the skis we go down along the Laveciau glacier, which is cut by many crevasses, to reach the Chabod hut (2,750 m).
Difference in altitude: 700 m
Descent gain: 1,540 m
Ascent/descent time: 4-5 h
From the hut, we climb towards the Sberna camp (3,400 m), which is on the East peak of Grand Neyron. We go down along the ascent route to pass by the Chabod hut; from the hut, skiing on wide slopes we arrive at the splendid larch forest that in a few turns takes us to the parking lot where the tour will come to an end.
Difference in altitude: 700 m
Descent gain: 1,540 m
Ascent/descent time: 4-5 h
From the hut, we climb towards the Sberna camp (3,400 m), which is on the East peak of Grand Neyron. We go down along the ascent route to pass by the Chabod hut; from the hut, skiing on wide slopes we arrive at the splendid larch forest that in a few turns takes us to the parking lot where the tour will come to an end.
DETAILS
RATES
- the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
- the Mountain Guide’s expenses (transfers, meals and accommodation)
- liability insurance
- loan of shared safety material
- overnight stay in a refuge with half board
- booking assistance service (including assistance for refuges and lifts reservation)
- transfer from Valsavarenche to the starting point
The rate does not include
- research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €12 per person for 7 days
- the hiring of any personal equipment (avalanche beacon, shovel, probe and backpack): €30/day per person while supplies last
- the hiring of any personal equipment (harness, ice axe and crampons): €20/day per person while supplies last
- transfers
- extra meals and beverages (for client and the Guide)
- anything that is not mentioned under "The rate includes"
