Located in the heart of the Italian Alps, Gran Paradiso National Park offers extraordinary mountain landscapes throughout the winter and early spring. During this period, temperatures can be harsh at higher elevations, while the valley floors are milder; the main factor to consider when planning excursions is not so much the cold, but the snow and trail conditions.

From November to December, the first snowfalls transform forests and valleys into muffled, snow-covered scenes, ideal for snowshoeing and winter walks. January and February represent the heart of winter: snow is abundant, and the landscapes reach their peak splendor, perfect for ski mountaineering, guided snowshoe excursions, and observing alpine wildlife leaving tracks in the fresh snow.

With the arrival of March and April, snow begins to melt at lower elevations, streams start flowing again, and the first alpine flowers dot the high-altitude meadows. This is the time when the valley awakens: ibex and chamois move among rocks and slopes, while the longer days allow for panoramic hikes in safety and with milder temperatures.

In every phase of the November–April period, Gran Paradiso offers a unique experience: alpine nature reveals itself in its most authentic form, amidst snowy silences, majestic panoramas, and close encounters with wildlife.