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I have just booked 10 days in Aosta for a holiday with my girlfriend. We're looking to fit in at least four day hikes/summits into that period and am looking for suggested trails/peaks.

We'd like to have at least one walk in the Chamonix, Gran Paradiso, and Monte Rosa areas.

At the moment we are looking at:

- Chamonix to Mer de Glace, and potter around visiting ice caves etc.
- Becca di Nonna near Aosta. Looks like a straightforward lower level peak.
- Peaks around 25000m near Gressoney.

To cater for both our skills/equipment we are looking at roues/peaks that involve walking primarily, but a little easy scrambling would be okay.

Would very much appreciate any recommendations from folks who know the respective areas.

In reply to gtwd14:

Surely you are going to climb the Gran Paradiso, the second easiest 4000m peak in the alps? I strolled up with my teenage daughter many years ago. Saw people up there with very basic gear. Pleasant walk just up to the refuge.

In reply to gtwd14:
OH, Chamonix. Has to be the famous balcony trail, accessed via cable car. Plus perhaps a walk up Mont Buet.

In reply to altirando:

I would love to, but whilst I have sufficient gear and skills to do so, my partner doesn't. Can you recommend any lower subsidiary peaks?

In reply to altirando:

Thanks Altirando. The Balcony trail looks superb, with fantastic views to be had. Does Buet include some sections of via ferrata?