Join Giancarlo, IFMGA-certified guide, for an exciting alpine adventure in Italy. Come to the Graian Alps for a 2-day ski mountaineering trip!
Alps
2 Days
Apr
High
Advanced
Are you looking for an awesome ski mountaineering adventure? Then come to the Graian Alps to climb and ski on Punta Adami and Uia di Ciamarella!
The Graian Alps are part of the western Alps, and are set in France (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), Switzerland (western Valais), and Italy (Piedmont and the Aosta Valley). With steep slopes, big amounts of snow, and amazing views, they are perfect for winter sport tours.
On this 2-day trip, we will meet in Balme, a comune in Turin, in the Italian region of Piedmont. My goal is to take you to the top of Punta Adami (3,160m) and Uia di Ciamarella (3,676 m), two popular peaks of the eastern Graian Alps. Once at the summits, we will ski on top quality powder snow away from the crowds!
Furthermore, we will spend a night in the Gastaldi mountain hut, surrounded by breathtaking alpine landscapes. For more information, check out the complete itinerary below.
Please note that this 2-day tour is only suitable for advanced skiers with mountaineering experience: the ascent requires the use of skins, crampons and ice axes. In addition, it is important to have a good fitness level.
So, if you want to combine skiing and mountaineering in a scenic region of Italy, please contact me. Come to Balme and discover the beauty of the Grain Alps!
I also offer similar experiences around the Matterhorn and the Gran Paradiso. Check out those programs!
After meeting in Balme we’ll start climbing Punta Adami. Ski descent to the Gastaldi mountain hut.
Climbing and skiing on Uia di Ciamarella. Return to Balme
(If it is not possible to climb the Ciamarella, we’ll choose another peak of the area)
Crampons
Ice axe
Harness
Water bottle
Helmet
Poles
Ski equipment
Sunglasses
Avalanche eqmnt
Climbing skins
Mountain Guide
I have been working as a mountain guide for more than ten years, and I still love my job very much! The great mountains of the Alps are my favorite playground: Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and Gran Paradiso are my favorite destinations.
Great summer ascents and magnificent ski mountaineering tours in winter and spring.
Languages
Italian | English
Man
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