Gran Paradiso 4,061 m

The Gran Paradiso is located within the namesake National Park, it is among the few 4000 entirely in Italian territory. IS’ one of the technically easier mountains but, with a respectable altitude. The Vittorio Emanuele refuge 2584 mt. IS’ easily reachable by nature lovers and mountaineers along the Royal hunting mule track that the Savoy had built at the end of the 18th century. In the National park, you can see rare plants of distant origins such as Linnea Borealis (of Arctic origin), and Aethionema Thomasianum (Moroccan Atlas range). From the refuge you can enjoy a truly interesting view, often ibex and chamois graze peacefully around the refuge. The path in the first part winds on paths and moraines. In the upper part, the climb is on a medium slope glacier. To reach the summit you have to overcome 10 meters of easy rocks that lead to the Madonna which is located on the summit.