the first step towards Gran Paradiso
Heart of a territory rich in history, from the origins of the National Park to the first great climbs, this valley preserves a unique Alpine heritage. Discover its identity, immerse yourself in nature and experience the mountain in its most natural essence.
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Valsavarenche
Valsavarenche represents the history of ascents to the summit of Gran Paradiso: the most famous mountaineering expeditions set out from the Emanuele II refuge or the Federico Chabod refuge.
The only valley entirely within the territory of the Gran Paradiso National Park, it represents the wilderness that man seeks in the depths: uncontaminated corners pervaded by an often rigid and severe nature.
Magical in all seasons, true and silent as it once was, Valsavaranche is a valley waiting to be discovered.
Gran Paradiso National Park
Gran Paradiso National Park is the oldest national park in Italy, established on 3 December 1922, and is located between the regions of Valle d'Aosta and Piedmont, around the Gran Paradiso massif. The Park extends over 70,000 hectares of high mountain territory, between the 800 metres of the valley floor and the 4,061 metres of the Gran Paradiso peak.
The Park aims to conserve the internationally and nationally significant ecosystems of its valleys for present and future generations.
Great Paradise
Gran Paradiso (4061 metres) is the main mountain of the homonymous massif, located in the Graian Alps, with its peak entirely within the Aosta Valley, between the territories of the municipalities of Valsavarenche and Cogne.
One of the classic starting points for reaching the summit of Gran Paradiso is the Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II, which can be reached by following a practical path from the Pont area in Valsavarenche.
An ideal destination for beginners in mountaineering, the summit, reachable via an easy but exposed passage, offers a dizzying finale.
Park attendance
Read the regulations for tourist use of the Park or download and bring the brochure with you
Dogs
Valsavarenche is located in a protected area, dogs cannot roam freely because they could encounter wild fauna that, even if not in direct contact with the animal, can suffer severe stress.
To find out more, visit the page dedicated to the introduction of dogs into the Park with the areas and paths where it is permitted to take them, always on a leash, according to the regulations.
Places of interest
Visitor Center: The Precious Predators
Rovenaud: Water and Biodiversity
