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Hiking in Gran Paradiso National Park, Piedmont, Italy

Hiking in Gran Paradiso National Park, Piedmont, Italy

A hike through the best of Gran Paradiso

Four days on foot through mountain passes, valleys, and authentic Italian landscapes – this trip gives you a taste of the wild, beautiful, and peaceful all in one journey. Gran Paradiso is not just the name of the national park – it also gives a hint of what awaits: an area of great contrasts, varied trails, and an impressive landscape. The tour starts and ends in Turin – a lively city with great food and a relaxed atmosphere.

Active holiday without stress

You walk from place to place, with new impressions every day and a new cabin as your destination. The tour is suitable for those who like to be active and enjoy spending the day outdoors. Gran Paradiso offers great variety in both landscape and pace – an experience a bit off the beaten track.

With or without a guide

You can choose to complete this tour on your own or with a local mountain guide (additional cost).
You choose the date yourself.
Inquiries can be sent to info@expa.no.

Who is the trip suitable for

This trip is suitable for you who enjoy being active outdoors and who thrive on hiking several days in a row in the mountains. You should be in decent shape and comfortable with varied terrain – there will be both steep sections and a fair amount of elevation gain along the way. Some of the days are a bit longer than others, but the pace is leisurely and there are many experiences to be had.

You do not need climbing experience, but you should be used to hiking with a daypack. This is a trip for you who prefer simple and authentic experiences over luxury – and who think it sounds nice to end the day with dinner at an Italian mountain hut.

Who is the trip suitable for

This trip is suitable for you who enjoy being active outdoors and who thrive on hiking several days in a row in the mountains. You should be in decent shape and comfortable with varied terrain – there will be both steep sections and a fair amount of elevation gain along the way. Some of the days are a bit longer than others, but the pace is leisurely and there are many experiences to be had.

You do not need climbing experience, but you should be used to hiking with a daypack. This is a trip for you who prefer simple and authentic experiences over luxury – and who think it sounds nice to end the day with dinner at an Italian mountain hut.

Highlights

  • Accommodation in authentic Italian mountain huts

  • Hiking through the lush Valgrisenche valley

  • Local dishes served in the mountains

  • The city culture of Turin

  • The view of the Nivolet plateau

Length

6 days

Grading

Easy

Participants

2-20 people

Available dates & Contact info

June - Sept., flexible date

from
NOK 11,890

+47 926 18 805

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Program

The program is preliminary; changes may occur. Expa Travel reserves the right to make corrections for any typographical errors / currency changes.

The program is preliminary; changes may occur. Expa Travel reserves the right to make corrections for any typographical errors / currency changes.

Day 1Arrival Day Turin

Torino i Piemonte | Expa Travel

We recommend direct flights Oslo – Turin (not included in the price).
After checking in at your accommodation, we recommend exploring Turin. For example, you can take a stroll along the Po River, visit a local market, or treat yourself to a genuine Italian gelato (ice cream) in the city center.

No meals are included on this day.

AccommodationAccommodation in Turin

Day 2Rifugio Bezzi

Rifugio Bezzi i Gran Paradiso Nasjonalpark | Expa Travel

After breakfast, the group gets into cars and drives towards the starting point of the hike: Surier. Thereafter, they will take a steady and pleasant route up the valley to the mountain cabin Rifugio Bezzi (2284 m above sea level).
Once arrived, you can join a short evening hike – or simply relax and ‘unwind’ after the first day of walking.

Dinner at the mountain cabin is included.
Lunch on your own (not included).

MealsBreakfast & Dinner
AccommodationRifugio Bezzi 
DistanceApprox. 6 km / 2 hours

Day 3Rifugio Benevolo

Col Bassac Dére i Gran Paradiso Nasjonalpark | Expa Travel

After breakfast, today's stage begins with a steady ascent towards Col Bassac Déré (3082 m above sea level) where the view opens up as you cross over into the next valley. After reaching the peak, you walk down steadily towards Rifugio Benevolo (2285 m above sea level) – a scenic end to today’s stage.

Dinner at the mountain cabin is included.
Lunch on your own (not included).

MealsBreakfast & Dinner
AccommodationRifugio Benevolo
DistanceApprox. 11 km / 5 hours

Day 4Valsavarenche

Valsavarenche i Piemonte | Expa Travel

Today’s hike goes over Col Rosset and further through open mountain terrain before starting the descent towards Valsavarenche. This will be a day filled with many impressions, and perhaps a bit of fatigue in the legs – but the cabin is waiting at the bottom.

Dinner at the mountain cabin is included.
Lunch on your own (not included).

MealsBreakfast & Dinner
AccommodationRifugio Tetras Lyre
DistanceApprox. 18 km / 7 hours

Day 5Back to Turin

Gran Paradiso Nationalpark in Piedmonte | Expa Travel

After breakfast, you round off the tour with one final, solid stage. The path leads you past two well-known cabins, and through mountain terrain with views of the beautiful Gran Paradiso. Once the hike is completed, you will be picked up and transported back to Turin.

Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).

MealsBreakfast
AccommodationAccommodation in Turin
DistanceApprox. 14 km / 6 hours

Day 6Departure Day

Vakre Piemonte i Italia | Expa Travel

Departure day. Breakfast at your accommodation before checkout.
Transport to the airport is not included.

The itinerary is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make adjustments in the event of currency fluctuations or typographical errors.

MealsBreakfast

Day 1Arrival Day Turin

Torino i Piemonte | Expa Travel

We recommend direct flights Oslo – Turin (not included in the price).
After checking in at your accommodation, we recommend exploring Turin. For example, you can take a stroll along the Po River, visit a local market, or treat yourself to a genuine Italian gelato (ice cream) in the city center.

No meals are included on this day.

AccommodationAccommodation in Turin

Day 2Rifugio Bezzi

Rifugio Bezzi i Gran Paradiso Nasjonalpark | Expa Travel

After breakfast, the group gets into cars and drives towards the starting point of the hike: Surier. Thereafter, they will take a steady and pleasant route up the valley to the mountain cabin Rifugio Bezzi (2284 m above sea level).
Once arrived, you can join a short evening hike – or simply relax and ‘unwind’ after the first day of walking.

Dinner at the mountain cabin is included.
Lunch on your own (not included).

MealsBreakfast & Dinner
AccommodationRifugio Bezzi 
DistanceApprox. 6 km / 2 hours

Day 3Rifugio Benevolo

Col Bassac Dére i Gran Paradiso Nasjonalpark | Expa Travel

After breakfast, today's stage begins with a steady ascent towards Col Bassac Déré (3082 m above sea level) where the view opens up as you cross over into the next valley. After reaching the peak, you walk down steadily towards Rifugio Benevolo (2285 m above sea level) – a scenic end to today’s stage.

Dinner at the mountain cabin is included.
Lunch on your own (not included).

MealsBreakfast & Dinner
AccommodationRifugio Benevolo
DistanceApprox. 11 km / 5 hours

Day 4Valsavarenche

Valsavarenche i Piemonte | Expa Travel

Today’s hike goes over Col Rosset and further through open mountain terrain before starting the descent towards Valsavarenche. This will be a day filled with many impressions, and perhaps a bit of fatigue in the legs – but the cabin is waiting at the bottom.

Dinner at the mountain cabin is included.
Lunch on your own (not included).

MealsBreakfast & Dinner
AccommodationRifugio Tetras Lyre
DistanceApprox. 18 km / 7 hours

Day 5Back to Turin

Gran Paradiso Nationalpark in Piedmonte | Expa Travel

After breakfast, you round off the tour with one final, solid stage. The path leads you past two well-known cabins, and through mountain terrain with views of the beautiful Gran Paradiso. Once the hike is completed, you will be picked up and transported back to Turin.

Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).

MealsBreakfast
AccommodationAccommodation in Turin
DistanceApprox. 14 km / 6 hours

Day 6Departure Day

Vakre Piemonte i Italia | Expa Travel

Departure day. Breakfast at your accommodation before checkout.
Transport to the airport is not included.

The itinerary is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make adjustments in the event of currency fluctuations or typographical errors.

MealsBreakfast

Day 1Arrival Day Turin

Torino i Piemonte | Expa Travel

We recommend direct flights Oslo – Turin (not included in the price).
After checking in at your accommodation, we recommend exploring Turin. For example, you can take a stroll along the Po River, visit a local market, or treat yourself to a genuine Italian gelato (ice cream) in the city center.

No meals are included on this day.

AccommodationAccommodation in Turin

Day 2Rifugio Bezzi

Rifugio Bezzi i Gran Paradiso Nasjonalpark | Expa Travel

After breakfast, the group gets into cars and drives towards the starting point of the hike: Surier. Thereafter, they will take a steady and pleasant route up the valley to the mountain cabin Rifugio Bezzi (2284 m above sea level).
Once arrived, you can join a short evening hike – or simply relax and ‘unwind’ after the first day of walking.

Dinner at the mountain cabin is included.
Lunch on your own (not included).

MealsBreakfast & Dinner
AccommodationRifugio Bezzi 
DistanceApprox. 6 km / 2 hours

Day 3Rifugio Benevolo

Col Bassac Dére i Gran Paradiso Nasjonalpark | Expa Travel

After breakfast, today's stage begins with a steady ascent towards Col Bassac Déré (3082 m above sea level) where the view opens up as you cross over into the next valley. After reaching the peak, you walk down steadily towards Rifugio Benevolo (2285 m above sea level) – a scenic end to today’s stage.

Dinner at the mountain cabin is included.
Lunch on your own (not included).

MealsBreakfast & Dinner
AccommodationRifugio Benevolo
DistanceApprox. 11 km / 5 hours

Day 4Valsavarenche

Valsavarenche i Piemonte | Expa Travel

Today’s hike goes over Col Rosset and further through open mountain terrain before starting the descent towards Valsavarenche. This will be a day filled with many impressions, and perhaps a bit of fatigue in the legs – but the cabin is waiting at the bottom.

Dinner at the mountain cabin is included.
Lunch on your own (not included).

MealsBreakfast & Dinner
AccommodationRifugio Tetras Lyre
DistanceApprox. 18 km / 7 hours

Day 5Back to Turin

Gran Paradiso Nationalpark in Piedmonte | Expa Travel

After breakfast, you round off the tour with one final, solid stage. The path leads you past two well-known cabins, and through mountain terrain with views of the beautiful Gran Paradiso. Once the hike is completed, you will be picked up and transported back to Turin.

Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).

MealsBreakfast
AccommodationAccommodation in Turin
DistanceApprox. 14 km / 6 hours

Day 6Departure Day

Vakre Piemonte i Italia | Expa Travel

Departure day. Breakfast at your accommodation before checkout.
Transport to the airport is not included.

The itinerary is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make adjustments in the event of currency fluctuations or typographical errors.

MealsBreakfast

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Included & practical info

Included & practical info

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Guides

Self-guided tours with Expa Travel

Self-guided tour - no guide

This is a self-guided tour. We at Expa Travel have planned the routes for you, and using GPS as a tool, you cycle / walk / drive the stages at your own pace.

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Local guide - on trips with Expa Travel

Local guide - English-speaking

Local guides at home and abroad

Our local guides know the trails, shortcuts, and favorite spots – and will take you to places you would hardly find on your own. English-speaking, passionate, and ready to show you the real destination.

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eric@expa.no

+4792618805

Packing list

Packing list

This is only a recommendation – feel free to borrow gear from friends or use what you already have. Look at the list as a starting point, and adapt it to your needs and what you feel you will need on the trip.

This is only a recommendation – feel free to borrow gear from friends or use what you already have. Look at the list as a starting point, and adapt it to your needs and what you feel you will need on the trip.

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