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Gran Paradiso
From £1,595 Altitude 4,061m Grade: Intermediate
Gran Paradiso
A quick hit course for those with winter experience who want to bag a 4000m peak. Offering splendid view across the central alps at an amenable grade, this is a great first alpine summit.
From the Aosta Valley, we take an acclimatization hike to Monte Taou Blanc, before descending to the valley for the night. From the valley we begin trek up to the Rifugio Chabod. From here it is possible to do an afternoon of crampon and axe skills refeshers, ready for our assent An alpine start is taken to embark on our journey to the roof of Italy. From the Rifugio Chabod, across the snow filed and up the ridge line to the summit of Gran Paradiso (4061m)
Dates & Prices
Availability
* A deposit of £800 will be required at checkout.
Initial Deposit as quoted above upon booking
Interim Deposit £800, due 4 months before departure
Final Balance due 10 weeks before departure
Extras
Extras can be added per-person when you book onto a date
| Item | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Extra night B&B - per night per person (on a twin basis) | £100 |
* A deposit of £200 (or the full extra price, whichever is lower) will be required at checkout for each extra added per-person on this trip
What's Included
- All Instruction & Guiding
- Valley - Bed & Breakfast accommodation on a twin sharing basis on the first night. Single rooms will be provided where possible if there is not a same sex client to share with. Normally two or three star hotels but in busy periods we may have to use local guest houses.
- Mountain Huts - Half board basis in dormitory accommodation. The course fee is based on providing accommodation in the valley or in a mountain hut, but not both. You will therefore need to vacate your room whilst in the mountains but there are storage facilities. A supplement can be paid to retain your room.
- Group mountaineering equipment such as ropes and other technical equipment
What's Excluded
- Transport between the UK and the course venue
- Insurance
- All lunches (it is much more cost effective to purchase food for packed lunches in the valley before leaving for the mountains).
- Hot drinks & bottled water whilst in huts
- Telepheriques and mechanical uplifts. These costs can vary considerably, depending on the weather and routes climbed but you should allow £100-150.
- Personal climbing equipment and clothing. Boots, ice axes, crampons, harnesses & helmets can be hired. We require at least 4 weeks’ notice of hire prior to your departure.
- Valley Food - a 2/3 course meal would generally cost in the region of £20-25.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive at your accommodation in Aosta and prepare for the days ahead. |
Day 2 | Acclimatization hike from Aosta. Monte Taou Blanc (3438m). |
Day 3 | Trek to the Chabod Hut, in the afternoon, there is potential to practice your winter skills. |
Day 4 | Climb Gran Paradiso (4061m) and descend back to the Chabod Hut |
Day 5 | Descend to the valley in the morning and transfer to the airport for your return flight. Alternatively, extend your stay for an extra night |
Insurance
It is essential for a trip of this type that you are adequately insured. When researching insurance options, please ensure the policy covers you for the following:
- Cancellation or curtailment
- Helicopter rescue (most insurance companies will no longer cover for ‘search and rescue’ but providing you stay with the group, they will assist with ‘rescue’)
- Repatriation
- The altitude that you are expected to attain
- The location especially when travelling to Antarctica
- Grade of trek/climb/expedition
- Medical cover
Adventure Peaks partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue to provide our clients with medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens. We highly recommend our clients enroll with Global Rescue, in particular for peaks over 7000m:
https://partner.globalrescue.com/adventurepeaks/
We are aware the following provide insurance:
For UK based clients:
Treks under 7000m - Campbell Irvine Direct : http://www.campbellirvine.com/AdventurePeaks
For Trekking Peaks under 7000m (such as Mera & Island Peak) ensure to contact them directly prior to purchasing a policy, including your trip itinerary to ensure your trip is covered
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Rothwell & Towler: www.world-first.co.uk Tel: 0345 908 0161 (under 6400m)
J S Insurance: www.jsinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0844 848 1500
Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk Tel: 01295 660836
The B.M.C.: www.thebmc.co.uk Tel: 0161 445 6111 (call and speak to Jim. Please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk Tel: 0800 036 4824 (Check excess etc)
For non-UK based clients:
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK): www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
AXA Worldwide Travel Ins: www.axainsurance.com Tel: +44 (0)844 874 0360
Ingle International: www.ingleinternational.com Tel: (USA) 1.800.360.3234
Insure for Less: www.insure4less.com.au (Australian clients)
You do not have to use any of the above, but if you make your own insurance arrangements documentary evidence of your own policy is required.
Please forward the details of your Insurance as soon as you have it: we need the insurance company’s name, their 24 hour emergency telephone number and your insurance policy number – admin@adventurepeaks.com
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