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Valpelline 5-day splitboarding tour in the Aosta Valley

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Join one of the IFMGA-certified guides in the Peakshunter team on a fascinating 5-day backcountry splitboarding trip in Valpelline, in the Italian Alps.

Alps

5 Days

Mar - May

Intermediate

Intermediate


Description

Valpelline is a ski area in northwest Italy, on the border with Switzerland. It is one of the side valleys of the Aosta Valley, one of the top off-piste skiing destinations in Europe. Lying in the western Pennine Alps, Aosta includes several iconic snow-covered peaks and features great backcountry terrain with amazing powder snow!

Our tour will depart from the town of Valpelline, up to the Prarayer mountain refuge (2,005m), where we will spend the first night. The following day, we will climb Chàteau des Dames, a stunning 3,488m-high pyramid-shaped rugged peak with four ridges. At the summit, we will be able to ring its famous bell and enjoy a beautiful view to major mountains in the area, such as Monte Rosa (4,634m) and Matterhorn (4,478m). On the third day, we will traverse to the Aosta refuge (2,788m), from where we will ride across several mountains, including Tête de Valpelline (3,798m), Mont Brulé (3,585m), Col Collon (3,074m), and Becca d’Oren (3,497m).

This is a 5-day trip for a maximum of 6 people. However, I can adjust the itinerary based on participants’ time availability and preferences.

Enjoy this perfect winter adventure in the scenic Italian Alps. Book your trip now!

Please note I also offer a ski touring version of this program. If you are looking for other splitboarding activities in the area, check out the 6-day Monte Rosa trip, the 6-day Grand Paradiso National Park tour, and the 3-day Grand Saint Bernard pass program.

Itinerary

Day 1: Valpelline - Prarayer Refuge

We will meet in Valpelline, in the Aosta Valley, and head to the Prarayer mountain refuge (2,005m).

Day 2: Chàteau des Dames

Climb Chàteau des Dames (3,488m). Descent back to Prarayer hut.

Day 3: Aosta Refuge

Splitboarding day to the Aosta mountain refuge (2,788m).

Day 4: Tête de Valpelline - Col du Mont Brulé - Col Collon

We will climb Tête de Valpelline (3,798m), cross the Col du Mont Brulé (3230 m), and ride down Col Collon (3,074m) towards Nacamuli au Col Collon mountain refuge (2,830m).

Day 5: Becca d'Oren

Ascent to Becca d’Oren (3,497m) and descent back to Prarayer refugue, across the Comba d’Oren bowl.

 

Details

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You need to bring the following equipment:

• Splitboard, boots, bindings and skins • Ice axe • Crampons • Harness • Backpack with ARTVA, shovel and probe • High altitude clothing • Sun glasses and sunscreen

I can help you with equipment rental. If you are interested, kindly let me know in advance.

Meeting point

Valpelline town, Aosta Valley, Italy

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