8-Day Summer Snow Adventure

Tour Highlights

Experience the magic of snow in summer, skiing and snowboarding on the Plateau Rosa Glacier with panoramic Matterhorn views.
Embark on a guided glacier trek across the Monte Rosa Massif and explore natural ice caves formed deep within the ice.
Discover the thrill of ice climbing and snowshoeing under the summer sun, surrounded by majestic 4,000-meter peaks.
Ride the Skyway Monte Bianco cable car to Punta Helbronner (3,466m) and dine at Europe’s highest bistro overlooking Mont Blanc.
Enjoy relaxation and wellness in the thermal baths of Pré-Saint-Didier.
Immerse yourself in Alpine culture, visiting artisan villages, tasting mountain wines, and learning local legends.
Stay in charming mountain lodges, savoring regional cuisine—polenta, venison stew, and mountain cheeses paired with Blanc de Morgex.
Celebrate your adventure with a farewell dinner and live Alpine music, surrounded by the beauty of the high Alps.

Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
7 nights’ accommodation in boutique mountain lodges or chalets
Daily breakfast and dinners featuring local specialties
Lunches or picnics as specified in the itinerary
Professional mountain guides for glacier trekking, snowshoeing, and ice climbing
Lift tickets and cable car passes (including Plateau Rosa and Skyway Monte Bianco)
Use of technical gear (crampons, harnesses, helmets, ice axes, snowshoes) during guided activities
Entry to thermal baths in Pré-Saint-Didier
Wine tasting at a local mountain vineyard
Cultural visits to artisan workshops and villages
Farewell gift (locally made honey or handcrafted wooden souvenir)
All ground transportation for scheduled excursions and activities

International or domestic flights
Travel insurance (mandatory for mountain activities)
Visa fees, if applicable
Optional activities not listed as included (e.g., extra spa treatments, shopping)
Lunches and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses (laundry, minibar, phone calls, etc.)
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
Personal skiing or snowboarding equipment rental (if not included)

Day 1: Arrival in the Alps

Private transfer from the airport to your mountain lodge in the Aosta Valley
Welcome aperitivo with mountain cheeses and sparkling Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle (Italy’s highest altitude wine)
Evening orientation with your mountain guide, reviewing snow gear and the days ahead

Day 2: Summer Skiing on the Glacier

Morning ascent by cable car to the Plateau Rosa Glacier (Cervinia/Valtournenche) for summer skiing and snowboarding at over 3,500 meters
Ski or snowboard across wide open glacier runs with views of the Matterhorn
Afternoon hot chocolate or mulled wine at a mountain rifugio
Evening leisure in Cervinia

Day 3: Glacier Trekking & Ice Caves

Full-day guided glacier hike with crampons and ropes on the Monte Rosa Massif
Explore stunning ice formations and, when accessible, visit a natural ice cave carved into the glacier
Picnic lunch on the glacier
Evening spa and thermal bath experience in Pré-Saint-Didier to relax sore muscles

Day 4: Snowshoeing in the Summer Sun

Guided snowshoe walk across high-altitude snowfields, with lessons in Alpine survival and glacier safety
Pause at a panoramic point with sweeping views of Mont Blanc and Gran Paradiso
Afternoon free for shopping in Aosta’s old town or visiting Roman ruins
Dinner in a traditional chalet serving mountain polenta and venison stew

Day 5: Ice Climbing Experience

Learn the basics of ice climbing on a controlled glacier ice wall with expert Alpine guides
Practice with crampons and ice axes on frozen terrain
Afternoon return to the valley for a wine tasting at a vineyard perched on terraced mountain slopes
Evening storytelling with a local mountain historian about ancient Alpine routes

Day 6: High-Altitude Crossing

Ride the Skyway Monte Bianco, one of the world’s most spectacular rotating cable cars, up to Punta Helbronner (3,466m)
Walk across the panoramic footbridge with breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles
Guided mini-trek on the glacier between Italy and France
Lunch at the highest bistro in Europe, with glass walls overlooking the Alps
Afternoon return with time for relaxation at your lodge

Day 7: Summer Snow Fun & Alpine Culture

Morning sledding and snow games on the glacier (yes—even in summer!)
Try snow tubing or simply relax in the snowfields surrounded by 4,000-meter peaks
Afternoon visit to a nearby mountain village to explore traditional woodcarving, cheese-making, and folkloric traditions
Farewell dinner with live Alpine music and local génépy liqueur

Day 8: Departure

Gentle morning walk in an alpine meadow before saying goodbye to the snowy peaks
Private transfer back to the airport with a farewell gift of locally made mountain honey or handmade wooden snowshoes (mini souvenir version)