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Lots of water along the way.
Impeccable accommodation at:
Refuge Deffeyes
Paramont Hotel in Planaval
Refuge de l'Epée
Lydia Hotel in Rhêmes Notre Dame
Paradisio Hotel in Eaux Rousses
Refuge Vittorio Sella
Beauséjour Hotel in Leverogne
Trek across the Gran Paradiso
It may not be true paradise but it certainly is heavenly. An exceptional group trek carried out in July 2011 which allows you to explore the Val D'aoste valleys ending with a balcony trail to Gran Paradiso summit.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 77.06 km -
Average duration: 7 days -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Return to departure point: No -
Vertical gain: + 6,798 m -
Vertical drop: - 6,728 m -
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Highest point: 3,283 m -
Lowest point: 1,514 m
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Step by step walk
This route needs several days, find the details below:
Practical information
In the nearby area
Aoste is the capital of this border region.
The four parallel valleys of the area offer spectacular views over the bordering mountains.
Reviews and comments
4.8 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
5 / 5
Clarity of route map
5 / 5
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Route interest
4.5 / 5
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User 21808477
Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of walk : Jun 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No
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omp38
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Jul 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No
Hello
My wife and I did the full 7-day route this July 2020.
Thank you, it's a parish specific to Brittany.
my comments :
- a magnificent route on all the stages
- More difficult in reality than indicated. Not for beginners
- The second stage is parish specific to Brittany. Allow 8 hours without stops for a normal pace. It said 6:30 on the topo at the start, now it's 7 h. Really optimistic.
- The difficulty is a little underestimated, so don't invite people who are too sensitive to vertigo: climb the Col de la Crosetta on the 2nd day, descend the Col Entralor (steep and exposed, not equipped, and ice axe or crampons required), descend the exposed Col du Lauzon.
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AndreGrange
Hello.
I was looking for the complete tour of Gran Paradiso, Alta Via 1 and 2, but only found part of the route. Information is always good to have, but I found a mine of information on the Aosta Valley website:http://www.lovevda.it/fr/sport/randonnee...
Best regards.
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