Description
The landscape and the journey
Gillian Price explores Italy’s oldest national park between the Aosta Valley and Piedmont, with lakes, mountain valleys, old paths and wildlife. Combine gentler riverside outings with longer mountain days from one or several village bases.
Routes and itinerary options
The 30 graded walks cover 2.5–24 kilometres and around 1.5–8 hours. Areas include Cogne, Valnontey, Valsavarenche, the Rhêmes valley and Ceresole Reale. Lillaz waterfalls, refuges and Gran Paradiso views feature, with opportunities to see ibex, chamois and marmots.
Maps and practical planning
1:50,000 maps, route timings, elevation and facilities data accompany public transport, accommodation, food and water information. Cicerone supplies GPX files; nature, geology and culture add background. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.
Choosing the right trip
Grades 1–3 span easy walks to demanding Alpine routes. The publisher suggests June–October, but higher paths may retain snow early in summer. Choose an itinerary that fits your experience and available time, allowing flexibility for weather and local conditions.
About this edition
English-language paperback by Gillian Price, published by Cicerone. 152 pages. Fourth edition, published in May 2025. ISBN 9781786311832.
