Highlights:
-The mythical S. Bernard Pass, refuge for travellers since the Middle Ages.-The soft snow along the big forest of larch and pine
-The magnificent panorama of Mont Blanc, from the Italian side.
Daily itinerary
Day 1: St. Rhemy en Bosses
Individual arrival in St. Rhemy en Bosses. The village of Etroubles is a small alpine village at the beginning of the S. Bernardo Valley. It's famous for the typical Carnival with ancient masks and the production of ham. Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel***. Meals (D)
Individual arrival in St. Rhemy en Bosses. The village of Etroubles is a small alpine village at the beginning of the S. Bernardo Valley. It's famous for the typical Carnival with ancient masks and the production of ham. Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel***. Meals (D)
Day 2: The Menouve Valley (5h walking, +700 - 700 mt)
From the hamlet of Prailles, we enter the Menouve Valley: following the white large tracks, we reach some alpine farmhouses, where we can admire the shape of one of the giants of the Aosta Valley, "Mont Velan" (3708m). Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel ***. Meals (B,L,D)
From the hamlet of Prailles, we enter the Menouve Valley: following the white large tracks, we reach some alpine farmhouses, where we can admire the shape of one of the giants of the Aosta Valley, "Mont Velan" (3708m). Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel ***. Meals (B,L,D)
Day 3: The Gran S. Bernardo Pass (6h walking, +850 - 850 mt)
Directly from our Hotel, we start the ascension to the Gran S. Bernardo Pass. On the top of the pass, rise the "Ospizio", the place that gave recovery to travellers and pilgrims since the Middle Age. Optional visit of the "Ospizio" and the Kennel of the avalanche rescue dogs. Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel ***. Meals (B,L,D)
Directly from our Hotel, we start the ascension to the Gran S. Bernardo Pass. On the top of the pass, rise the "Ospizio", the place that gave recovery to travellers and pilgrims since the Middle Age. Optional visit of the "Ospizio" and the Kennel of the avalanche rescue dogs. Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel ***. Meals (B,L,D)
Day 4: Bertone Hut: the balcony on Mont Blanc (3h30 walking, + 660 -660 mt)
We leave the S.Bernardo Valley with public transport. From the small village of Courmayeur, thanks to the path through the larch forest where the deer live, we reach the Bertone Hut. From here the view of Mont Blanc is simply unique: the top of the mountain (4810m) is surrounded by peaks such as "Grande Jorasses", the "Dente del Gigante" and "Mont Dolent". The image of granite, ice and huge seracs, has been the stage for years and years of alpine mountaineering adventures. Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel*** in Courmayeur. Meals (B,L.D)
We leave the S.Bernardo Valley with public transport. From the small village of Courmayeur, thanks to the path through the larch forest where the deer live, we reach the Bertone Hut. From here the view of Mont Blanc is simply unique: the top of the mountain (4810m) is surrounded by peaks such as "Grande Jorasses", the "Dente del Gigante" and "Mont Dolent". The image of granite, ice and huge seracs, has been the stage for years and years of alpine mountaineering adventures. Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel*** in Courmayeur. Meals (B,L.D)
Day 5: Ferret Valley and Bonatti Hut (4h30 walking, +450 -450 mt)
The amazing Ferret Valley is considered one of the most beautiful of the entire Alpine Arch. Passing close to frozen waterfalls, small woods and stone hamlets, we climb the huge pastures where is possible to see the chamois and the ibex, as far as the Bonatti Hut, named after the world famous climber, Walter Bonatti. From the hut we can enjoy another superb view over the Mont Blanc Group and more in the direction of the not too distant Swiss border.
Dinner not included and overnight stay in Hotel*** in Courmayeur. Meals (B,L)
The amazing Ferret Valley is considered one of the most beautiful of the entire Alpine Arch. Passing close to frozen waterfalls, small woods and stone hamlets, we climb the huge pastures where is possible to see the chamois and the ibex, as far as the Bonatti Hut, named after the world famous climber, Walter Bonatti. From the hut we can enjoy another superb view over the Mont Blanc Group and more in the direction of the not too distant Swiss border.
Dinner not included and overnight stay in Hotel*** in Courmayeur. Meals (B,L)
Day 6: The Arpy Iced Lake (6h walking, +950 - 950 mt)
Last day on the snowshoes. The Arpy lake is an frozen alpine lake, rising on the Arpy flat pastures. From the lake we can discover a big glacier, the Rutor, a fantastic conclusion of this memorable snowshoeing winter trip.
Dinner in pizzeria and overnight stay in Hotel*** in Courmayeur. Meals (B,L.D)
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, individual departure. From Courmayeur there are several daily connections by public bus to Aosta, Turin and Milan train Station.
Note: B (Breakfast); L(lunch); D (dinner)
Last day on the snowshoes. The Arpy lake is an frozen alpine lake, rising on the Arpy flat pastures. From the lake we can discover a big glacier, the Rutor, a fantastic conclusion of this memorable snowshoeing winter trip.
Dinner in pizzeria and overnight stay in Hotel*** in Courmayeur. Meals (B,L.D)
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, individual departure. From Courmayeur there are several daily connections by public bus to Aosta, Turin and Milan train Station.
Note: B (Breakfast); L(lunch); D (dinner)
Accommodation :
3 nights in hotel*** in Etroubles
3 nights in hotel*** in Courmayeur
3 nights in hotel*** in Etroubles
3 nights in hotel*** in Courmayeur
Price per person 1410 €
Departures on Carnival and Easter Holidays 50 €Single Room Supplement 80€
Extra night in Courmayeur double/single room with breakfast included 50 €/85€
Included:
6 nights' accommodation in hotel***, with continental breakfast
5 dinners
Picnic lunches on days 2,3,4,5,6
All private and public transportation
Touristic Taxes in Courmayeur
English spoken hiking Guide, specialist of the region
6 nights' accommodation in hotel***, with continental breakfast
5 dinners
Picnic lunches on days 2,3,4,5,6
All private and public transportation
Touristic Taxes in Courmayeur
English spoken hiking Guide, specialist of the region
Not included:
All beverages
Lunches on day 1 and day 7
1 dinner on day 5
Optional visit to the S. Bernardo "Ospizio" and kennel on day 3
Snowshoes, leggings, poles, ARVA, shovel and probe (€60 per person for the entire trip)
Transfer from Torino Caselle Airport/Aosta Train Station to St. Rhemy en Bosses on day 1
Transfer from Courmayeur to Torino Caselle Airport/Aosta Train Station on day 7
All beverages
Lunches on day 1 and day 7
1 dinner on day 5
Optional visit to the S. Bernardo "Ospizio" and kennel on day 3
Snowshoes, leggings, poles, ARVA, shovel and probe (€60 per person for the entire trip)
Transfer from Torino Caselle Airport/Aosta Train Station to St. Rhemy en Bosses on day 1
Transfer from Courmayeur to Torino Caselle Airport/Aosta Train Station on day 7