ASCENSION DU GRAND PARADIS

Grand-Paradis (4,061 m a.s.l.) is often considered the easiest "4000" in the Alps, making it particularly suitable for first-time mountaineers. However, it should not be underestimated: as with all mountain climbs, there are objective risks associated with the extreme environment.
Two normal routes climb from Valsavarenche: the first, a classic, starts from the hamlet of Pont, passes the Vittorio Emanuele hut, where an overnight stop is compulsory, then climbs the scree and the Grand-Paradis glacier to the glacial shoulder known as "Dos d'âne", where it meets the second route. This starts from the Pravieux mountain pastures slightly below Pont, passes through the Chabod refuge and then climbs the Lavachey or Laveciau glacier. The final part of the ascent, a little steeper, includes a few small climbing steps and the crossing of a cornice overlooking the void. On sunny days, the summits offer one of the most incredible panoramas in Europe: on one side, the Piedmont plain with the Alpine arc as far as the Maritime Alps, via Mount Viso; on the other, Savoie with the Vanoise peaks below and the Ecrins in the background; elsewhere, the Mont-Blanc, Grand-Combin, Arolla and Mont-Rose massifs and their immense glaciers. For further information, call the Valsavarenche guides on +39 345 210 6893 or +39 0165 95304.