Project description:
An action packed 3 day course designed for ski mountaineers who want to sample a taste of Italy and climb its highest mountain on skis. The ski touring in the famous Italian Valle d’Aoste is as good as the coffee and we aim to give you an excellent introduction to the area with 3 varied days skiing and two nights in warmly hospitable Italian Mountain Refuges. A ski and culinary experience not to be missed!
Course Aims
- Enjoy 4 good days ski mountaineering in the Italian Valle d’Aosta & Gran Paradiso National Park with the ski ascent of the Gran Paradiso (4061m)
- Complete some ski and mountain training during the first two days whilst touring & acclimatising in the process
- Spend two nights in Italian Mountain Refuges and enjoy the associated pasta, vino and coffee!
- Meet up with like other like minded ski mountaineers for a sociable 3 day ski journey in the mountains
