Alta Via ONE - Pennine Alps
Alta Via One - Pennine Alps Trekking Tour
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This adventure travel itinerary will take you to some of the most breathtaking sites in the Alps. You will walk on trails along side three of the highest peaks in Europe, the Monte Rosa (15,203 feet) the Matterhorn (14,692 feet) and the Mont Blanc (15,781 feet).
On day 1 we will meet in Verres at the local B&B for a good night sleep and get ready for the next day.
We will start our trek in the Val d'Ayas and hike to the Grand Tournalin where we will spend the night in a dormitory style hut with fantastic food and friendly ambiance.
On day 3 we will cross the Col di Nanna with fantastic views of the mountains along the border of Italy and Switzerland and descend to Valtournanche. A bus will take us to the town of Cervinia at the foot of the Matterhorn where we will spend the night at one of the local hotels.
Day 4 we will take a short bus ride down the valley to start our hike to the Fenetre di Cignana with a beautiful view of the namesake lake and follow the trail to the mountain rifugio.
Day 5 we will trek down the valley and take a transport to the historic city of Aosta. You will be able to explore amazing Roman ruins dating back to 25BC, beautiful castles, neolithical sites from when the Celtics populations lived in the area, and an array of cute little traditional shops and restaurants. We will have dinner along the Roman wall that surrounds the city, and then spend the night in a magnificently renovated 1700’s century house.
Day 6 of our journey will take us up the valley of the Grand St. Bernard. and follow the haute route to a rifugio with splendid views of the Grand Combin and Mt Blanc.
Day 7 We will continue on the same path that will take us to the Col di Malatrà, one of the most picturesque col you will ever see. Once through the col, the immensity of the Mont Blanc is breathtaking. We will then follow the trail to the valley below and finish our trek in the town of Courmayeur. You will never forget the scenery of this beautiful valley.
Day 1 Meet at B & B in Verres
Day 2 Bus to Champoluc Trek to rifugio near the Grand Tournalin
Day 3 Trek over Col di Nana to Valtournanche - Bus to Cervinia spend night at Hotel
Day 4 Trek near the Chateau des Dames spend night at mountain rifugio
Day 5 Trek to Valpelline take shuttle to Aosta for site seeing stay in hotel
Day 6 Shuttle to Grand St Bernard Valley and trek to the mountain rifugio
Day 7 Trek across the col Malatra to Val Ferney take bus to Courmayeur sleep in hotel
Day 8 Departure
** Rifugio - co-ed quad dorm style
** Hotel – double occupancy
Alte Via Two - Trekking near the Grand Paradiso
Alta Via Two -Graie Alps Trekking Tour
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This trip will allow you to experience sections of the Alta Vie route between Italy and France. Some of the most famous mountains in the world will come into view as you travel from one valley to the next, crossing dramatic mountain passes, and quaint little villages built in the shadow of amazing glaciers.
You will spend the first night in a comfortable bed and breakfast, getting to know the other participants in the group over some delicious traditional food and great local wine or beer.
Our trek will start the next morning with a trip to the charming mountain village of Champorcher. We will follow the scenic path that leads to the beautiful but still naturally rugged Lago Miserin. Here, we will spend the night. The hut has dormitory style accommodations, excellent food and a warm atmosphere.
Day 3 will take us up to 9.300 feet between two splendid valleys. The descent on the other side of the pass meanders through the famous Italian national park or Parco Nazionale Grande Paradiso. You will have the opportunity to see wildlife in its natural habitat, and amazing alpine flowers, due to several different biomes found in the park. We will relax in the evening in a comfortable hotel with delicious food in the tranquil but picturesque town of Cogne.
We will take a break on day 4 by visiting the historical city of Aosta. You will be able to explore amazing Roman ruins dating back to 25BC, beautiful castles, neolithical sites from when the Celtics populations lived in the area, and an array of cute little traditional shops and restaurants. We will have dinner along the Roman wall that surrounds the city, and we will spend the night in a magnificently renovated 1700’s century house.
On day 5 a shuttle will take us to the Valsavarenche, a valley that is sparsely developed therefore is still wild and unscarred by human touch. As we cross the Grand Collet we will have the beautiful Grand Paradiso with its 13,000 feet behind us and the Plan di Grand Paradiso in front of us. After a traverse through the Plan, we will relax in a mountain rifugio.
On day 6 we will traverse from Valsavarenche to Val Di Rheme, a spectacular trek across the Col Rosset through an alpine terrain full of mountain flowers and surrounded by glacier and snow cover peaks. We'll follow the path through the mountains to a beautiful rifugio in one of the most pristine valleys in the Aosta region.
Day 7 we will Trek near the Goletta Glacier and traverse the Comba di Goletta before descending to Thumel for transport to Courmayeur for our final night.
Day 1 Meet at B & B in Verres
Day 2 public transport to Champorcher - trek to lago Miserin sleep at rifugo
Day 3 Trek over Col Fenetre - descend to Cogne sleep at B&B
Day 4 Take Transport to Aosta to visit the historical city and relax sleep at boutique hotel
Day 5 Take shuttle to Valsavarenche Trek over the Grand Collet Sleep in Rifugio in Valsavarenche
Day 6 Hike over Col Rosset sleep in Rifugio
Day 7 Descend to Thumel for transport to Courmayeur
Day 8 Departure
** Rifugio - co-ed quad dorm
style
** Hotel – double occupancy
Aosta Valley castle and cultural tour
Aosta Valley Castles and Cultural Tour
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During this tour, we will visit many of the beautiful castles of the region, see Roman ruins, and experience the tram ride of a lifetime up Mont Blanc to get a first-hand view of the vast glaciers. We’ll experience all this while enjoying the rich culture heritage and hospitality of this unique corner of Europe.
Aosta Valley is located in the northwest corner of Italy and borders Switzerland and France. It is surrounded by the highest peaks in western Europe.
The valley is home to many castles and holds a unique history in the development of Italy and the Savoy region. Originally settled by the Celts and Ligures, Aosta Valley was conquered by Rome in 25 BC to secure the mountain passes. The Castles were strategically built so inhabitants could communicate from the towers to warn of any approaching army.
The Valley held its autonomous status until 1770 when it was aligned with the neighboring Piedmont region by Thomas I of Savoy. The region ultimately was unified with Italy in 1780, but continues to hold a semi-autonomous status.
In addition to the many historic castles, Aosta Valley is home to some of the highest vineyards in all of Europe. Riding electric bicycles, we will explore some of these vineyards and wineries.
Day 1 Arrival Arrive at Hotel, Ao.
Included: Dinner in Town,
Breakfast at hotel double
occupancy sleeping
arrangements
transportation from Malpensa
Day 2 Take transport to Bard
Tour Castle and Museum
Lunch in town
return to Aosta
Included: Included: Transport,
Lunch, dinner in town
Day 3 Take transport to Winery
tour Aosta valley wineries
and vineyard on electric bicycle
Take transport to Pre St Didier
for afternoon at mineral baths
Included: Breakfast at hotel,
transport to winery, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Take transport to Little St
Bernard pass for picturesque hike
along the Maginot line
Included: Breakfast at hotel,
transportation, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Tour Castle in Fenis
visit aqueduct in Valservaranche
visit Roman ruin in town of Aosta
Learn about the pre-Roman
civilizations living in the valley,
Included: Breakfast at Hotel,
lunch, dinner
Day 6 Take transport to Courmayeur
for tour of Mt Blanc via the skyway
tram and walk on the glacier
Included: Breakfast at Hotel,
lunch in Courmayeur, Final
dinner, transportation
Day 7 Departure - Optional Transport to
Malpensa
*** Hiking level 1
Cervinia-La Thuile-Courmayeur Ski Tour
Italian Alps Ski Tour
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The Experience of a lifetime. Ski three of the largest and most impressive ski areas in Europe. You will be able to Ski across the magestic borders between Italy and Switzerland as well as Italy and France. Our accommodations are a combination of Agriturismo B& B, which is ski-in ski-out and nestled in the mountains above Valtournanche, to a comfortable and quaint hotel in the heart of Courmayeur. After several days of skiing we’ll take a rest day at the fabulous thermal hot baths located in the valley.
The Valtournanche valley.
The Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche Zermatt area is one of the largest in the Alps, with a varied terrain beyond compare. The ski area stretches through three valleys in two countries, Italy and Switzerland, from the 3,883 m of the Piccolo Cervino descending to the 1,524 m of Valtournenche. This resort offer the chance to ski all day without ever repeating the same run twice, alternating easier pistes with those of increasing difficulty, you will spend each day in the shadow of one of the most impressive mountains in the world.
Next, we will head to La Thuile on the border with France. La Thuile is part of the Espace San Bernardo ski area with access to 160km of downhill skiing, with 77 marked pistes, and served by a total of 37 ski lifts. La Thuile also hosts the women’s world cup races. In addition to the skiing in La Thuile itself (146km of pisted ski runs), a day pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Espace San Bernardo ski resort of La Rosière. With lifts and ski runs that seem to go on forever, you will be assured of an unforgettable day on the mountain.
Last but not least is the resort Courmayeur, located next to the highest mountain in Western Europe: Monte Bianco. With lots of character and plenty of Ski terrain, Coumayeur finds the perfect balance between lively town activities and a mountain ready to satisfy any skier. Although mostly intermediate and beginner terrain, there are options for more demanding ski adventures ranging from tree skiing to off piste skiing.
This skiing throughout the valley ranges from beginner to advanced, with each resort having well laid out trail maps to navigate.
The 2019-2020 ski season is just around the corner, we hope to see you on our next adventure!