2.5 km away
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
Gran Paradiso Day 1
Gran Paradiso
Victor Emmanuel II mountain hut access
Alpine Climbing Easy
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 763 m
- Descent
- 0 m
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 25˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 4.8 km, 763 vertical metres of ascent and 0 vertical metres of descent.
Description
An easy 2h hike from Pont To the hut
Difficulty
Easy
The ascent involves simple glacier hiking and/or short, straightforward rock scrambles. Equivalent to Alpine F, F+
Low Exposure
The route is well protected or easy enough that protection is not required.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Similar routes nearby
3.3 km away
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
3.3 km away
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
3.3 km away
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
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Guidebooks in this area
6 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Gran Paradiso's Classic Routes
9 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Summit the Highest Peaks in the 4 Main Alpine Countries
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