TREK THROUGH THE UNTAMED BEAUTY OF GRAN PARADISO

Arrival in Valnontey and accommodation in hotel.

Trek Valnontey 1675 m. – Casolari dell’Herbetet 2442 m. – Rifugio Vittorio Sella 2579 m.
The first day of the trek leads you up the lush Valnontey valley, admiring the glaciers of the
Herbetet and Tribolazione peaks while walking on the beautiful trail to the Rifugio Vittorio
Sella, located in an upper valley below the Grivolas peaks. From Casolari dell’Herbetet to Vittorio Sella refuge, the trail cuts the side of the mountain, with
some sections slightly exposed but still on a fairly wide path and with handrails and steps in
potentially more delicate points. Alternatively, to avoid these aided sections, it is possible to go up to the refuge directly from
Valnontey without passing by Casolari Herbetet (path without difficulty, 3h +900 m.).

Tour Data:
Length: 15 km
Duration:  5 hours
H+:  1050 m
H-:  150 m

Trek Rifugio Vittorio Sella 2579 m. – Col Lauson 3296 m. – Eaux Rousses 1667 m.
Today a great challenge is awaiting with the Col Lauson pass at 3000 m., entering then in the
Valsavarenche valley, where a long descent awaits before arriving at the valley floor, with
superb landscapes on the Entrelor and Punta Bianca peaks. At Col Lauson, short, slightly exposed stretches, but still on a fairly wide path and with handrails
in potentially more delicate points. Crampons are usually necessary due to the presence of
snow.

Tour Data:
Length: 17 km
Duration:  6 hours 30 min
H+: 700 m
H-:  1600 m

Trek Eaux Rousses 1667 m. – Col Entrelor 3008 m. – Rifugio Marmotte 2143 m.
The way up to the pass Col Entrelor is quite long, but the nature you will get through and the
snow capped peaks of the Gran Paradiso on your sights will give the right boost to enter then
in the Rhemes valley and arrive at the Rifugio le Marmotte. Colle Entrelor has some passages equipped with steps or fixed ropes, particularly useful when
there is still snow.

Tour Data:
Length: 13 km
Duration: 6 hours 30 min
Height +: 1400 m
Height-: 900 m

Trek Rifugio Marmotte 2143 m. – Rifugio Benevolo 2287 m. and optional hikes around the
rifugio.
Today is a more relaxing day, with a nice walk along the Dora di Rhemes river to reache the
Rifugio Benevolo, from where it’s possible to do hikes to reach beautiful lakes and meet local
wildlife. From the Rifugio Benevolo possible excursions to Lago Goletta (2700 m.) or to Lago di Tsanteleina
(2710 m.), about 3h round trip for both destinations.

Tour Data:
Length: 10 km
Duration: 3 hours 30 min
H+: 500 m
H-: 400 m

Trek Rifugio Benevolo 2287 m. – Col Rosset 3024 m. – Rifugio Savoia 2532 m. – Breuil Valsavarenche
1996 m. – private transfer to Valnontey and departure.
For the last day another great adventure awaits with the Col Rosset pass, leading to the unique
Nivolet Plateau, facing the Gran Paradiso glaciers. A long descent will bring you down to Valsavarenche, where the driver is waiting for the transfer
back to Valnontey.

Tour Data:
Length: 18 km
Duration: 6 hours 30 min
H+: 800 m
H-: 1100 m