A guidebook to 30 day walks in Italy’s Gran Paradiso National Park, located between the Aosta Valley and Piedmont regions in the Graian Alps. Explore alpine mountainsides, lakes and river valleys in Italy’s oldest national park. The routes are perfect for walking June to October, with options for walkers of all abilities.

Choose from graded hikes ranging from 2.5 to 24km (1.5–15 miles) that can be enjoyed in 1.5–8 hours. The routes are easily accessible by public transport from the park’s villages and valleys. Holiday planning advice and accommodation ideas are also included. 

• GPX files available to download
• 1:50,000 maps included for each walk
• Detailed information on local wildlife, alpine plants and history
• Advice on walking bases
• Easy access from Turin and Milan

Map key
Route summary table
Introduction
The Gran Paradiso National Park
Walks 
Some geology
Some history
Wildlife
Plants and flowers
How to get there
Local transport 
When to go 
Valleys and bases 
Accommodation 
Food and drink
What to take 
Maps and GPX tracks 
Dos and don’ts 
Emergencies 
Using this guide
Path marking
Local traditions 
Further suggestions 
DAY WALKS 
Walk 1 The Lillaz Waterfalls 
Walk 2 Lago di Loie 
Walk 3 Vallon de Valeille
Walk 4 Cascades de Pila 
Walk 5 Laghi di Lussert 
Walk 6 Montseuc 
Walk 7 The Money Glacier Terrace 
Walk 8 The Casolari dell’Herbetet Traverse
Walk 9 Punta Pousset 
Walk 10 Beneath the Grivola 
Walk 11 Pont d’Ael’s Roman Bridge 
Walk 12 At the Foot of the Gran Paradiso
Walk 13 The Gran Collet Circuit 
Walk 14 The King’s Path in Valle delle Meyes
Walk 15 Orvieille and Lacs de Djouan 
Walk 16 The 2205m Mont Blanc 
Walk 17 Vallon di Sort-Vallon di Entrelor 
Walk 18 Rifugio Benevolo and Lago Goletta 
Walk 19 Lakes above Pian del Nivolet 
Walk 20 The Royal Track to Ceresole Reale 
Walk 21 Lago Serrù Sentiero Glaciologico 
Walk 22 Upper Valle Orco
Walk 23 Beneath the Tre Levanne 
Walk 24 Ceresole Reale lake circuit 
Walk 25 The Old Villages of Valle Orco
Walk 26 Rifugio Pontese and Lago di Teleccio 
Walk 27 Nivolastro to Andorina 
Walk 28 Val di Forzo, Boschettiera and Bivacco Davito 
Walk 29 Sanctuary of San Besso 
Walk 30 Above Piamprato to Col Larissa 
Appendix A Italian–English glossary 
Appendix B Useful contacts 
Appendix C Rifugi

Seasons

June through October. Snow may be encountered on high altitude routes in early summer. As of July, wildflowers bring carpets of colour. Mountain huts open in summer but valley villages provide meals and accommodation year-round.

Centres

Cogne, Valnontey, Lillaz, Gimillan, Dégioz, Eaux Rousses, Rhêmes-Notre-Dame, Noasca, Ceresole Reale, Colle del Nicolet, Ronco Canavese and Piamprato.

Difficulty

Walks are graded 1-3, ranging from straightforward strolls through to demanding alpine routes. Fitness and some alpine walking experience are preferable, as are good boots. (No special equipment is required.)

Must See

Rugged alpine mountainsides, lakes, river valleys and the Lillaz waterfalls. Wildlife including ibex, chamois, marmots, lammergeier vultures and golden eagles. Admire the magnificent Gran Paradiso peak. Visit or stay at high altitude mountain huts. Explore old alpine hamlets reachable only on foot. Walk across the ancient Roman Pont d’Ael aqueduct-bridge.

June 2025

Walk 7

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