Detailed day-by-day program for the Grand Paradis ascent in 2 days.
The day before
Appointment at 6.30 pm at the guides' office.
Day 1
Refuge Victor Emmanuel
After departure from Saint-Gervais in the morning, we will have a meal in the hamlet of Pont in Valsavarenche (1,960m). After climbing 2h30 we reach the mountain hut Vittorio Emmanuele (2732m).
Difference in altitude: + 772m - About 2,5 hours of walking.
Day 2
Grand Paradis ascent 4061m
Ascent to the top of Gran Paradiso (4,061 m), about 5 hours from the refuge.
Hiking on the glaciers and the rocky summit. Meal at the mountain hut and descent into the valley. Difference in altitude: + 1350m / - 2100m - 7-9 hours of walking.
The guides could be led to change the program depending on the weather conditions, the mountains and the level of the participants.
Register either directly online, or by returning the completed 2025 registration form to us by email, dated and signed.
For further information, please contact us by e-mail or telephone on +33 (0)4 50 47 76 55 (Saint-Gervais) or +33 (0)4 50 47 10 08 (Les Contamines). We’ll be happy to guide you in the realization of your project.
Group sessions: Every Wednesday from June to mid-September depending on the conditions
Private sessions: Every day from mid-June to mid-September depending on the conditions
Price of the group formula:
€510€ per person (guaranteed departure from 3 participants)
Private sessions:
1 participant: €1180
2 participants: €670 / person
3 participants: €525 / person
4 participants: €420 / person
5 participants: €600 / person
6 participants: €525 / person
7 participants: €470 / person
The price includes
The price does not include
The Grand Paradis ascent requires a very good physical preparation, it is aimed at athletic and enduring people who are used to making long efforts. You will have to walk for up to 10 hours per day, so you should prepare by practicing "cardio" during workouts.
Endurance sports such as cycling, running or long walks are an ideal preparation.
Also remember that you will be hiking for 2 days with an 8-kilo backpack, which significantly increases the effort required, so if you do go out, exercise with that extra weight.
You will evolve on an unmarked high mountain route, you must be aware of the dangers associated with this activity (crevasses, falling seracs, falling rocks, avalanches, very low temperatures).
We are at your disposal to answer your questions.
Max. 4 people per guide.
Guaranteed departure in group sessions from 3 subscriptions.
You will be supervised by a UIAGM-certified mountain guide or mountain guide in training.
To be covered by an insurance «assistance-repatriation» is mandatory to participate in our stays. If you do not have «assistance-repatriation» insurance, we can offer you one at the price of €10 (5€/day). We also offer optional «cancellation» insurance at the price of €24 (€12/day). This insurance does not take into account the sporting character of our stays. More information in the cancellation and assistance repatriation insurance booklets.
Appointment at 6.30 pm at the Saint-Gervais guides' office (in the tourist office of the village) where you will meet your guide. If you cannot be present, the briefing can be done by phone. More details about how to travel by public transportation can be found on our "contact" page.
Technical equipment
You can rent the technical equipment at:
For Saint Gervais: Blanc Sports or Sports Unlimited
For les Contamines : Intersport
Clothing
Essential equipment
Do not hesitate to contact us if you would like advice on your physical preparation, the choice of your equipment or the organization of your stay.
