Places
Hike·Moderate·Sporty·Hidden gem
Vallon de Grauson, Cogne
Aosta Valley
The Vallon de Grauson branches east from Cogne into the heart of Gran Paradiso National Park. The valley sees almost no visitors despite being the park's best wildlife corridor — chamois, ibex, foxes and golden eagles are all regularly encountered. The upper cirque is glacially sculpted with a small tarn and snowfields lasting into August. No hut, no path markings above 2,200 m.
Duration
5 hours
Distance
12 km
Elevation
+900 m
Best season
July – September
Highlights
- Park's most important wildlife corridor
- Chamois, ibex, fox and golden eagle regularly encountered
- No markings above 2,200 m — genuine wilderness
With your dog
Wild valley; dogs off-leash.
