Gran Paradiso National Park

Gran Paradiso National Park

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Italy|Europe
69
Wildlife
70
Access
74
Stay
95
Safety
76
Photo
80
Crowds
66
Cost
60
Birding

Gran Paradiso National Park is one of the classic Alpine wildlife destinations, especially for ibex and chamois in spectacular mountain scenery. It is a particularly rewarding park for hikers and photographers who want dependable alpine mammals combined with dramatic Italian valley landscapes.

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Wildlife Species

Alpine Ibex

Common

Mammal · Best time: Morning

Chamois

Common

Mammal · Best time: Morning or Evening

Alpine Marmot

Common

Mammal · Best time: Sunny midday

Bearded Vulture

Uncommon

Bird · Best time: Late Morning

Geography

Terrain
Alpine peaks, valleys, meadows, larch woods, glaciers
Elevation
800-4,000m plus
Climate
Alpine
Area
Large high mountain national park

Weather

Best Months
JuneJulyAugustSeptember
Avg. Temperature
-8 to 22°C
Rainfall
Moderate
Humidity
45-80%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Turin Airport

Road approach to Cogne and Valsavarenche valleys

Transport
  • Drive to valley trailheads
  • Day walks or multi-day hikes
  • Village-based wildlife watching

Where to Stay

Mountain hotels in Cogne

Mid-range

Hotel · Main valley base

Guesthouses and rifugi in surrounding valleys

Budget to Mid-range

Guesthouse · Close to trails

Location

45.5200, 7.2700View larger map

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