International ParksFind Your Park
  • Home
  • Explore
  • Map
  • Trip Planner
  • Ratings
  • Review
  • Wiki
  • Photographers
  • Suggestions
  • About
  1. Home
  2. Italy Parks
  3. Gran Paradiso

Quick Actions

Park SummaryItaly WikiWiki HomeWrite Review

More Parks in Italy

GarganoGennargentuGran Sasso and Laga MountainsLa Maddalena ArchipelagoLucanian Apennines-Val d'Agri-Lagonegrese

Platform Stats

...Total Parks
...Countries
Support Us
Scenic landscape view in Gran Paradiso in Valle d'Aosta, Piedmont, Italy

Gran Paradiso

Italy, Valle d'Aosta, Piedmont

Gran Paradiso

LocationItaly, Valle d'Aosta, Piedmont
RegionValle d'Aosta, Piedmont
TypeNational Park
Coordinates45.5170°, 7.2670°
Established1922
Area720
Nearest CityCogne (1 mi)
Major CityTurin (42 mi)
0

About Gran Paradiso

Gran Paradiso is Italy's oldest national park, established to protect the Alpine ibex from extinction. The park features dramatic Alpine landscapes with glaciers, high-altitude lakes, and extensive networks of hiking trails. It is home to numerous Alpine species including chamois, marmots, and golden eagles.