Gran Paradiso National Park
Overview
Mount Gran Paradiso is the main peak of the massif bearing the same name.
It reaches an altitude of 4,061 metres. It lies entirely within Italian territory.
The Gran Paradiso National Park was the first Italian national park to be established by the Italian state in 1922.
The Park safeguards a primarily alpine environment. Half of its territory is in Piedmont and half in the Aosta Valley.
The Park’s area has been divided into the following areas, depending on the level of protection:
- strict nature reserve;
- general nature reserves;
- protected areas;
- areas for economic and social development.
The massif is encircled by five distinct valleys:
- Soana Valley;
- Orco Valley;
- Cogne Valley;
- Rhêmes Valley;
- Valsavarenche.
Thirteen municipalities lie within the Park’s boundaries.
Every valley's primary town features at least one visitor center.
Generally, the centres are open during the summer, Christmas, Easter and public holidays.
Gallery
Partner Museums
PALAEONTOLOGY
LIBRARY
Mineralogy, Petrography, Geology
Ronco Canavese (TO)
Traditions and biodiversity in a breathtaking valley
ZOOLOGY
Entomology
Other
Botany
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