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.
Author's time : 7 days
Distance : 77.06km
Vertical gain : 6842m
Vertical drop : 6786m
Highest point : 3276m
Lowest point : 1501m 
Difficulty : Average
Back to starting point : No
Walking
Area : Alps 
Location : La Thuile (Province de Aosta)
Starting point : N 45.689248° / E 6.961087° 
Arrival : N 45.586907° / E 7.340268° CThis walk needs several days, please find the details below.
A trek across the Gran Paradiso passing through the 5 surrounding valleys.
A long and difficult stage due to the ascension of 2 passes.
A Trek through Valgrisenche with a view over the large village dam.
Fourth stage between Valgisenche and Val de Rheme.
Another valley trek, the aim of today is Valsavarenche.
From Valsavaranche to Val de Cogne in the middle of a herd of chamois.
Spectacular view over Gran Paradiso.
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
We advise taking IGN maps with you on this walk. Click here to buy : 3532ETR.
Visorando and this author cannot be held responsible in the case of accidents or problems occuring on this walk.
Aoste is the capital of this border region.
The four parallel valleys of the area offer spectacular views over the bordering mountains.
5.34km
+902m
-33m
3h40
Average
Starting point in La Thuile (Province de Aosta) - Province de Aosta A trek across the Gran Paradiso passing through the 5 surrounding valleys.
13.32km
+1145m
-2069m
6h30
Difficult
Starting point in La Thuile (Province de Aosta) - Province de Aosta A long and difficult stage due to the ascension of 2 passes.
11.55km
+932m
-127m
5h30
Average
Starting point in Arvier - Province de Aosta A Trek through Valgrisenche with a view over the large village dam.
11.4km
+850m
-842m
5h15
Difficult
Starting point in Valgrisenche - Province de Aosta Nestled at the foot of Tête du Ruitor and its glaciers, within a beautiful setting, Saint-Grat Lake is the highlight of any hike in its own right. Through the final twists and turns before the lake, the slope is smooth and the route straightforward. The next climb much steeper, leading to Refuge Adami gives you a stunning view point.
13.71km
+890m
-881m
6h00
Difficult
Starting point in Valgrisenche - Province de Aosta A two part hike. First up the Doire de Valgrisenche, a steady slope offering a leafy, green landscape. From the refuge, the landscape becomes essentially mineral and the slope steeper all the way to Vuert's small perched lake. Stunning high mountain surroundings.
6.16km
+494m
-1147m
2h55
Average
Starting point in Valgrisenche - Province de Aosta Fourth stage between Valgisenche and Val de Rheme.
13.14km
+1355m
-1364m
7h00
Difficult
Starting point in Rhemes-Notre-Dame - Province de Aosta Another valley trek, the aim of today is Valsavarenche.
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