Jackal Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Off on Friday for 5 weeks. Have read most blogs and posts on here and elsewhere. Any up to date info, no matter how small, would be welcome before we go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianR Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Don't know if this will affect your plans :- "Colle del Nivolet... the Heart of Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso From 9th July to 27th August 2006 Nivolet is a wonderful plateau made of peatbogs and wetlands at 2500 meters of height, shaped by the meanders of the river Dora. It is the habitat of the Alpine ibex, of the chamois, and of marmots, ermines, foxes, permanent and migratory birds, and rare floristic species. You can reach it on foot along the easy trails of Valsavarenche and by car from Ceresole Reale. It has always been a destination for cyclists and hikers, and during the last years - especially on the summer Sundays - Nivolet used to be transformed in a large high-mountain parking area. Since this use is not consistent with the Park's goals, a project has been activated: besides the traffic regulation, this project aims at the enhancement of the whole area through quality tourist proposals. On Sundays from 9th July to 27th August 2006, the last six kilometers of the road are closed to the private car transit. You can go along them on foot, by bike, or by shuttle bus. Without the air pollution and the noise of the cars, these environments become a real paradise with their landscape, fragrances, and colors which are in no way inferior to far destinations. You can get to Serrù Lake by your own car or by taking the shuttle bus leaving from Ceresole Reale, with many stops along the way." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thanks BrianR. We were wondering as to the accessibility of the main three valleys and sort of reckoned it might be a question of cycling. Apparently there are a few sosta around but no doubt they'll be in high demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac111051 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 The best place in the Gran Paradiso National park is the town of Cogne and what is not advertised very much is that it has a very large motorhome stopover point with new toilet block but no showers, its straight in the town itself , last year it was 12 euro,s a night with hook up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Thanks Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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