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Walking Gran Paradiso National Park: 30 Day Walks in the Aosta Valley and Piedmont
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ISBN13: 9781786311832
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Published: Sep 30 2025
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.36 Width: 4.91 Depth: 6.76
Language: English
Experience the best of Italy's alpine landscapes on 30 unforgettable day walks through Gran Paradiso National Park, set between the Aosta Valley and Piedmont in the Graian Alps. As Italy's oldest national park, Gran Paradiso offers a spectacular setting of soaring peaks, wildflower meadows, sparkling lakes, and tranquil river valleys. These routes showcase the region's wild beauty, where you might spot ibex, chamois, and marmots, and savour local food in mountain villages.
Ideal for walkers of all experience levels, from relaxed strollers to seasoned trekkers, this comprehensive Cicerone guide describes 30 graded walks (2.5-24km/1.5-15 miles), each taking between 1.5 and 8 hours. Walks start from traditional villages and peaceful valleys, all accessible by public transport, with flexible itineraries to fit your plans.
- Choose from 30 inspiring day walks across Gran Paradiso National Park, following well-marked trails, old mule tracks, and alpine paths linking traditional hamlets, lakes, and mountain viewpoints, with opportunities to encounter wildlife along the way.
- Plan your Gran Paradiso walking holiday for the ideal season, with guidance on local weather and trail conditions showing why June to October is best for wildflowers, wildlife sightings, and open mountain huts.
- Benefit from clear grading and route descriptions, reliable waymarking, and daily information boxes covering distance, walking time, elevation gain, terrain, and facilities for every walk in Gran Paradiso National Park.
- Find practical holiday planning advice and recommendations for accommodation in the Aosta Valley and Piedmont, from village hotels and guesthouses to mountain rifugi, plus comprehensive notes on services, places to eat and sample local cuisine, water sources, and bus connections between valleys.
- Navigate Gran Paradiso's trails with confidence using clear 1:50,000 mapping, downloadable GPX files, and step-by-step directions for every route.
- Expand your knowledge of Gran Paradiso with sections on geology, natural history, flora and fauna, travel, language, regional food and drink, and the vibrant culture of the area.
Plan your Italian mountain adventure with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. Immerse yourself in the wild beauty, history, culinary delights, and cultural richness of Gran Paradiso National Park, one of Europe's most spectacular protected landscapes.
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