Travel program

Day 1: Early morning meeting in Bionaz (exact time will be communicated in the group chat before departure) and ascent to Rifugio Prarayer in about 1 hour and 30 minutes. A good coffee break allows us to pause briefly while we unload unnecessary gear for the day. We then set off on our first excursion to Colle di Bellatza (3,064 m) with an elevation gain of about 1,050 meters. This trip introduces us to The Universe of Valpelline, rewarding us with a beautiful ski descent along the Bellatza Glacier.

Dinner and overnight stay at Rifugio Prarayer.

Day 2: Ascent to Becca d’Oren, a stunning and prestigious summit with an elevation gain of 1,500 meters. Return to Rifugio Prarayer, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 3: From the refuge, we climb to Château des Dames, following the Château Glacier. The ascent includes a technical route, concluding with a short final stretch on foot to the renowned summit—where ringing the bell at the peak is a must! A spectacular ski descent follows, retracing the ascent route or exploring some local variations, leading back to Rifugio Prarayer.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: A relaxed day with around 800 meters of elevation gain, dedicated to climbing Rifugio Aosta, perched among the rocky ledges beneath Tête de Valpelline and Dent d’Hérens. The afternoon is dedicated to relaxation in the sun and admiring the stunning alpine surroundings.

Dinner and overnight stay at the refuge.

Day 5: The final day is focused on reaching a stunning 4,000-meter peak: the shoulder of Dent d’Hérens, offering spectacular panoramic views before we dive into the final exhilarating ski descent, featuring vast glacial bumps and endless slopes. In the afternoon, we return to Rifugio Prarayer and then descend to Bionaz, concluding the adventure.