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Climbing Gran Paradiso and Monte Rosa (peak Dufour)

Climbing Gran Paradiso (4061 m) and the dominant peak of the Monte Rosa massif - Dufour (4634 m) from the Italian side

The highest peak in Italy is Gran Paradiso (4061 m). It is located in the National Park of the same name, in the Graian Alps not far from the border of Italy and France.

The Monte Rosa mountain range is located on the border of Italy and Switzerland, next to the famous Matterhorn (4478 m). The dominant peak of the massif and the region is peak Dufour (4634 m).

These are very beautiful and popular places, and the peaks are ideal for the first ascent of beginner climbers. Many climbers consider it prestigious to climb this peak

Article:
318
Country:
Italy
Tour type:
Expeditions and ascents
Directions:
Alps
Complexity:
Easy
Number of participants:
From 3 to 5 people
Maximum height:
4634 m
Season:
June - September
Start of the program:
Milan
Finish program:
Milan, Zermatt
Duration:
11 days
Price:
3 000 USD
Count:
Tours dates
  
08.06.202521.09.2025
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Day 1
Meeting in Milan, then transfer to Aosta and further to the village of Pont (1960 m).
Depending on the time of meeting in Milan, we will make a stop in the city of Aosta

Day 2
Transfer from Aosta to the village of Pont (1960 m) and then climb to one of the huts: Vittorio Emanuele II (2735 m) or Chabod (2710 m). Easy walk

Day 3
Acclimatization hike.
Vittorio Emanuele II (2735 m). Exit to the area of the peaks: Tresenta (3609 m) and Charforon (3642 m). If agreed upon earlier, ascent to the summit of Tresenta.
Chabod (2710 m). Exit along the glacier towards the Bonny Pass (3587 m)

Day 4
Ascent to Gran Paradiso (4061 m). Descent along the ascent route through the hut and further to the village of Pont. Transfer to Aosta

Day 5
Rest day

Day 6
Moving to the village of Staffal (1825 m).

Further, everything depends on the time of our arrival in Staffal.

  • If we have time for the cable car, then we go up (options) to the huts: Gabiet and the lake of the same name (2400 m), Orest (2600 m), Mantova (3400 m) or Gnifetti (3600 m). If there is no acclimatization, then it is better to stop in Staffal
  • If we do not have time, then we stop in Staffal

Day 7
Moving to the Gnifetti hut (3600 m)

Day 8
After breakfast, moving to the highest alpine hut Margarita (4554 m)

Day 9
Climbing the Dufour peak (4634 m).
Then there are 2 options:

  • descent along the ascent route to the Margherita hut
  • descent towards Switzerland, the Monte Rosa hut (2883 m)

Day 10
Italy. Descent to the village of Staffal.
Switzerland. Descent to Zermatt via Gornergrat (3089 m) - the upper station of the railway to Zermatt. This is one of those places that everyone should visit at least once in their life. It offers a magnificent panorama of the mountains and a magnificent view of the Matterhorn

Day 11
Italy. End of the tour, departure of the participants. See you on new routes!
Switzerland. If desired, introductory hiking treks in Zermatt. End of the tour, departure of the participants. See you on new routes!

There are still many beautiful places on earth where an interesting tour can be organized.
 

Milan - Aosta - Pont - Gran Paradiso (4061 m) - Pont - Aosta - Staffal - Dufour peak (4634 m) - Staffal - Aosta - Milan

Attention!!! Booking of places in huts is made in advance. Very often there are no free places!!! Or you will simply not be allowed in!!!

Price of the full package of services:

  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 10 nights (1 participant) - from 5100 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 10 nights (2 participants) - from 3750 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 10 nights (3 participants) - from 3300 euros
  • Accommodation in apartments (hotel) and hut 10 nights (4-5 participants) - from 3000 euros

The tour price includes:

  • Accommodation in a hotel (apartments), mountain huts 10 nights
  • Pocket meals on the route (5 days)
  • Transfer Aosta-Pont 2 ways
  • Transfer Aosta-Stafal 2 ways
  • Guide services

The tour price does not include:

  • International roundtrip air ticket
  • Transfer Milan - Aosta roundtrip
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Meals in cities (negotiated locally)
  • Tips for the guide

There are still many beautiful places on earth where you can organize an interesting tour.
 

We are ready to see you in our program and answer all your questions in detail.

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