Gran Paradiso

The oldest national park in Italy, founded in 1922, occupies the southern part of the region bordering Pmontom. "Capital" - a resort town Konn (Cogne) (1,534 m). When entering the city look amazing spacious meadow Prato di Sant'Orso (Prato di Sant'Orso), covered with snow in winter and green wavy carpet in the summer. Lug deep into the gorge, going to the snow-capped mountain massif Gran Paradiso (4,061 m). The track leads through a meadow in the park. Gran Paradiso - the habitat of mountain goats (about 4000 individuals) and other alpine animals. Part of city buildings housed "naravnine, including shops with the usual goods and souvenirs on the slope in the narrow streets hiding design gallery. In the town of eyes caress the old peasant houses with pointed doors and windows, built on the "Latin" project, with access to an indoor courtyard. They are richly decorated with wrought iron, have a subtle, refined finish of the walls inside are covered with wood. In Konn today dressed in traditional clothing. Lace women's blouses are hatched from 1600 in the city of 26 hotels and four apartments. Three of them have a category 4 *. Unforgettable view of the meadow and canyon opens the windows of the oldest resort hotel Bellveue Relais & Chateaux 4 *. The restaurants - the perfect place to experience the local cuisine - deserve a Michelin star.