Among Peaks and Glaciers – Gran Paradiso Hiking Trail

4 days 3 nights
Italy
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Roberto C.
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Difficulty
Moderate
Comfort
Basic
Group size
2-6 tourists,
over 14 y.o.

Set in the heart of the Italian Alps, this 4-day hike explores the Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy’s oldest and most treasured protected area. The trek unfolds in the Cogne Valley, celebrated for its vast meadows, glittering glaciers, and breathtaking mountain panoramas.

This region is the true home of the Alpine ibex, once saved from extinction right here — and today, it’s common to see herds of ibex and chamois grazing peacefully in the high pastures. Expect pristine air, brilliant alpine colors, and a rich mix of forest, rocky ridges, and glacier views.

It’s a moderate-level adventure ideal for trekkers of various experience levels, offering both challenge and serenity. Two nights in unguarded mountain huts and one in a charming lodge create an authentic connection to the wild spirit of Gran Paradiso.

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$577
per tourist for 4 days
Departing from
Piedmont, Turin
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Number of individuals
2-6 tourists, over 14 y.o.
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Any dates between 1 Jun and 1 Oct are available.
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Roberto C. is the provider of this trip
The provider speaks: English, Spanish, Italian
I am Roberto, I was born in 1985 and I am an Hiking Guide from 2010, funded my company in 2012. I am a Telecommunications Engineer and I could definitively switch my carrer to Hiking guide in 2015. It was the best day of my life as I found also Love in that day: 9th of April will be always my personal National Holiday! I travelled the World and I love cultural differences. I love my job which is a mix of Nature, Beauty and shared experience: my passions all togheter.

Tour highlights

Wildlife Encounters
Frequent sightings of ibex, chamois, marmots — and possibly golden eagles.
Authentic Alpine Experience
Sleep in remote huts under the stars and savor local mountain flavors.
Italy’s First National Park
A protected alpine paradise rich in wildlife, glaciers, and history.

Route details

Day 1
Cogne (1534 m) → Bivacco Leonessa (2940 m)

Your journey begins in Cogne, a postcard-perfect alpine village known for its meadows and traditional stone houses. The trail climbs steadily through dense larch forests and vibrant flower-filled slopes, offering glimpses of the Gran Paradiso Glacier in the distance.

As you ascend beyond the tree line, the landscape opens to sweeping views of rugged peaks and glacial valleys. Reaching Bivacco Leonessa, an unguarded hut perched high above the valley, feels like entering another world — pure silence, mountain air, and a sky filled with stars.

Distance: 7 km | Elevation: +1300 m | Duration: 4–5 hrs
Overnight: Bivacco Leonessa (ungarded hut, authentic mountain setting)

Day 2
Bivacco Leonessa → Rifugio Vittorio Sella (2584 m)
Day 3
Rifugio Sella → Punta Rossa (3630 m) → Bivacco Gratton (3200 m)
Day 4
Bivacco Gratton → Cogne (1534 m)
Difficulty
Moderate
Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity
Tour provider's comments

Difficulty 3/5 (medium)

Accommodation

Comfort
Basic
Camp Site
3 nights
1 night
Mountain Hut

Guarded Hut / Mountain Lodge (Rifugio)

 

This is what in Italian is called Rifugio. In English you might call it Lodge or Mountain Shelter. Rifugio, like a Bivacco, is in the middle of the mountains and you can enjoy the night in the Italian Alps with a bit more of comfort as you will not need to bring any food as they serve dinner and breakfast, there is light, toiletwarming system.  Also there is usually a Bar service so if you want to buy a beer or a genepy, the tipycal liquor of ther Italian Alps. Most of the shelter are open only during the summer(from July to first week of September) but some of them are opeoned all year long. The costs are pretty high as the food and every facilities are brought by elicopter.

In the Shelter you sleep in common room(sometimes 6-8 people sometimes 20) so anyway a bit of spirit of adventure is requiered. You need to bring a liner (light sleeping bag) or you will be able to rent it up there for around 5 euro. The rifugio is a good compromise for your alps trekking accomodation between comfort and wilderness.

2 nights
Unguarded Hut

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Group meeting place
Piedmont, Turin
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Conditions

Included
  • Hiking Guide
  • Trasportation from Torino till the Mountain area and back (free service)
  • Overnight staying (directly to the shelter)
  • One meal per day (directly to the shelter)
  • Suggestions for the organization of your trip (free service)
Extras
  • Other Meals
  • Air ticket till Torino

Difficulty and duration of the hike can be changed and accomodation in bed and breakfast or hotel can be arranged.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Backpack (30-50 liters) – Rent Possible
  • Hiking Boots – Rent Possible
  • Light Sleeping bag – Rent Possible
  • 1 t-shirt per day
  • 1 fleece
  • 1 jacket against cold
  • 1 jacket against rain
  • 2 extra socks
  • 1 comfortable trouser
  • 1 shorts
  • 1 water bottle
  • Hat and gloves
  • Suncream
  • Sun glasses
  • Spirit of Adventure!
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  • Any dates on request during the season
    1 Jun – 1 Oct
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    10 – 13 Oct
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