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2027 dates open in mid-October 2026
Gran Paradiso Hiking Tour Bookings Open in Mid-October 2026
We’re updating and improving both of our Gran Paradiso itineraries for the 2027 season, so bookings for this tour are closed while that work is finished. The updated route, dates and prices go live in mid-October 2026, and you’ll be able to book from this page the moment they do.
If Gran Paradiso is on your list, tell us now. We’ll come back to you the day the 2027 itinerary is live, so you get first pick of dates before they go out to everyone else.
(2027) 7-Day Gran Paradiso Hiking Tour
Seven days on and around the Alta Via 2, from Valgrisenche to Cogne, through Italy’s first national park. Passes above 3,000 m (9,840 ft), glacial lakes almost every day and ibex on the scree, on some of the quietest big trails in the Alps. We’re improving the itineraries for 2027.
Bookings open mid-October 2026Tell us you’re interested and we’ll come to you first, with the new dates and prices, the day they’re live.
Get First Access to 2027 DatesWant to see the route, the daily distances and what the week is actually like? Read the full Gran Paradiso hiking tour page.
You can see our booking terms and conditions here.
Real Hikers, Real Gran Paradiso Reviews
We’d never heard of Gran Paradiso and only chose it because the TMB was fully booked and because Monkeys and Mountains recommended it to us. Turns out it was the best happy accident ever. Way less crowded and totally blew us away! Highly recommend it!
– Michael
The scenery is unreal: glacial lakes, waterfalls, and ibex in the wild. Add cozy mountain huts and hearty Italian food, and this hike easily became one of our all-time favorites. Don’t miss it.
– Catherine & Paul
Some trails weren’t well marked, but Monkeys and Mountains’ GPS tracks kept us on point the whole way. We also loved the cozy private accommodations, the perfect mix of adventure and comfort. Would book with them again in a heartbeat.
– Jane
What You Get When You Book Your Gran Paradiso Hiking Tour With Us
- Stress-free reservations across the Aosta Valley – we book every night of your trip, from the village hotels to the refuges high in the park, so you’re not emailing Italian mountain huts at midnight.
- Daily distances that feel right – stages are planned around terrain, timing and recovery, so you finish the week strong.
- Every night booked for you – the accommodations for 2027 are part of what we’re updating, and we’ll publish exactly what you get with the new itinerary in mid-October.
- Turn-by-turn confidence – a detailed route description, GPS tracks, hiking times and a map for every day, which matters on a route where some trails are lightly waymarked.
- Easier options where we can offer them – easier route variants and days you can take off are part of what we build into an itinerary wherever the route allows it.
- Optional luggage transfer – Valgrisenche to Cogne, with no stops in between, for the bags you won’t need on the trail.
- Support on the trail – WhatsApp support throughout your trip, so there’s always a real person to contact.
- Straightforward pricing – what is included is spelled out up front, so there are no surprise extras later.
- Free personalized Gran Paradiso training plan – worth €300, built for this route, your fitness and where you live, included with every booking.
- Quieter than the big-name routes – the same high Alps as the Tour du Mont Blanc and the Alta Via 1, with far fewer hikers on the trail.
Please check the entry guidelines with your local embassy before booking your trip, and make sure you’re allowed to enter Italy and meet the necessary requirements.