About Gran Paradiso National Park

Italy is home to innumerable natural settings and scenic landscapes. It is possibly one of the most beautiful countries around the globe. With a plethora of places to visit, you will be spoilt for choice. Ensure that you add one more name to your bucket list of places to visit in Italy – the Gran Paradiso National Park. The park is located to the south-west of the Valle d’Aosta region. This is the first national park of the country and was set up in 1922 by King Vittorio Emanuele III. The park is also a preservation location for endangered ibex. There is an interesting history associated with the park. Back in 1821, there was an alarming rate of decrease in the ibex species as a result of hunting. In an attempt to save this dying species, the royal family declared hunting them illegally. As a result of this, these animals are still around in today’s date. Apart from housing these rare creatures, the park is also well-known for its gorgeous landscape of mountains, valleys, glaciers, and streams, among others. It is very easy to lose oneself in the calm and serenity of this picturesque nature.

 

Must See

  • Paradisia Alpine Botanic Garden.
  • The Golden Eagle
  • The Alpine Chamois
  • The Mountain Hare

How to reach

It is 20.2 km away from the city centre. You can reach there by Bus, Train, or Taxi.

Board bus line 131  Torino-Bosconero-Rivarolo Via Fiochetto until Rivarolo.

Train: 

  • To reach the Piedmont side of the park board a train until Rivarolo and Pont train stations. Now from here, you will need to arrive at the two valleys with public buses via Rivarolo-Pont-Locana-Noasca and Torino-Pont Canavese-Valprato Soana routes.
  • The Valle d’Aosta side of the Park can be reached from the Aosta railway station by means of public transport.

Taxi Fare: 21 Euros starting

Bus Fare: 7,99 Euros

Train Fare: 9.44 Euros

 

Tips

  • Do carry a  backpack.
  • Carry your hiking boots or walking boots as there is climbing much.
  • Get along a jacket and a raincoat for rain and wind.
  • Carry a sweater or fleece and comfortable clothing.
  • Try to get glasses and sun hat, but also a wool cap.
  • Carry your food and drink along.
  • Do carry your binoculars and a camera to capture and view beautiful things.
  • Be prepared to walk much as you need to walk more!

Visit Time

Sunday:        9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday:        9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday:       9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday:  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday:      9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday:           9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday:       9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Entrance Fee

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Time you can spend

4 hours

 

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Weather

Light Snow -14.66°C

 

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