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Walking Gran Paradiso National Park
30 day walks in the Aosta Valley and Piedmont
ISBN
9781786311832
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Published
26 May 2025
Edition
Fourth
Pages
152
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.30cm
Weight
190g
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Guidebook to day walks in the Gran Paradiso National Park. The 30 graded walks explore alpine mountainsides, lakes and river valleys in Italy’s oldest national park and range from short leisurely strolls to demanding alpine routes.
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.ISBN
9781786311832
Availability
Published
Published
26 May 2025
Edition
Fourth
Pages
152
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.30cm
Weight
190g
Delivery & Returns
Free Royal Mail 48 postage on UK orders. European postage is £3.50 per item. Worldwide postage is £5.50 per item. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund.
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Overview
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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
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Table of Contents
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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 -
Updates
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June 2025
Walk 7
Walk 7 to Alpe Money has been reported as all but impassable due to spring flood damage. Check with the Cogne Tourist Office on current path conditions before setting out. (Thanks to Irene Koomen).
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By Gillian Price
Gillian Price has trekked throughout Asia and the Himalayas, but now lives in Venice. Gillian has steadily explored the mountain ranges of Italy, and Corsica, and brought them to life for visitors in a series of outstanding guides for Cicerone. She is an active member of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) and Mountain Wilderness.
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