The Gran Paradiso National Park is a year-round destination, offering activities, experiences, and landscapes to satisfy every nature lover. A dense network of trails winds through stunning scenery and allows for incredible encounters with local wildlife, which are easier to spot in the spring when chamois and ibex descend into the valley in search of the first grass. It's not uncommon to see a golden eagle or a bearded vulture, a large vulture that disappeared in 1912 and has returned to the Alps thanks to an international reintroduction project.

Running in these places means immersing yourself in the wild beauty of a mountain that's been protected for over 100 years. Let's remember that nature welcomes us and it's each of our responsibility to respect it in order to preserve it.

Highlights:

Research and Outreach Labs:

• Valsavarenche Water and Biodiversity
• Cogne Valley Paradisia Alpine Botanical Garden

Visitor Centers:

• Cogne Visitor Center
• Rhêmes-Notre-Dame Visitor Center