Grand Paradiso, 4061m, from the Chabod Hut
A complex glacial journey to a stunning summit with an exposed final ridge
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Gran Paradiso's Classic Routes
The only 4000 metre peak solely in Italy, Gran Paradiso is a mountaineer's dream!
Alpine Climbing, Hiking Moderate, Difficult, Severe
Description
Although Italy is home to many 4000ers, Gran Paradiso is the only mountain over the mythical 4000 metre mark which sits entirely in the country. The other 4000ers in Italy, such as the Matterhorn, are shared with neighbouring countries and as such, Gran Paradiso is a special summit for Italian mountaineers.
99% of ascents of the mountain are made from either the Chabod or Emanuele refuges, both of which are easily reached from a valley south of the roman town of Aosta. Described here are are the 2 classic standard routes, as well as the wild and remote Piccolo Paradiso Traverse and the steep, icy Gran Paradiso NW face. If you tick all 4 routes, you will really have earned a big pizza back in Aosta!
Routes included
Approach to the Chabod Hut, 2750m
A well made path through beautiful larch forest to a stunning hut
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 879 m
- Descent
- 0 m
Approach to the Vittorio Emanuele Hut, 2735m
A steep walk through a larch forest to the largest mountain hut in the area, serving the Gran Paradiso
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 765 m
- Descent
- 0 m
Grand Paradiso, 4061m from Vittorio Emmanuele Hut
A classic mountaineering day to the beautiful summit of the the only 4000m peak solely in Italy
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 9.1 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Piccolo and Grand Paradiso Traverse
A beautiful way to traverse 2 majestic peaks
Severe Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 9 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Grand Paradiso NW Face
A classic icy face leads to a fantastic summit
Severe Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 8.2 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
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