We were forced to take half board and pleased to be told we could choose what we wanted on the menu (after all - said the owner - we were in Paradise). He encouraged us to taste the local cheese. When we asked to see the wine list, he said that he would choose for us; when we insisted, he... More

It's the first time that we (I and my wife) stay in Hotel Gran Paradiso. It's a lovely place, cause the owners, Gioacchino and Bruno, and all the hotel staff were exceptionally nice with us. The cuisine is excellent, it's possible to eat typical, italian or international food, all of the best level. We spent one week holiday in hotel... More

Hotel Gran Paradiso is a rare find, a fine hotel at a mountain trailhead, from which you can hike to any number of places, including the summit of Gran Paradiso itself. My wife and I stayed there three nights in June on half-board, and enjoyed a large buffet breakfast as well as a four-course Italian dinner with several menu choices... More

Wow, what a spot! It was a nice time of the year to be here - nighttime outdoor temperatures were invigorating! The hiking was so close by, it was incredibly handy, and we easily made the drive to the Mont Blanc Funivie one day to explore the Courmayer/Entreves area, which looked touristy and did not have the country charm of... More

Parco Nazionale del Gran Paradiso in the Italian Alps is one of Europe's most spectacular parks. The park incorporates three vallies: Val di Cogne, Valsavarenche and Val di Rhemes. I prefer the middle valley, Valsavarenche, because it is in the heart of the park, and not as commercialized and busy as the more frequented Val di Cogne (I have not... More