Cogne (1,534 m) is one of the most characteristic places in the valley: a large green meadow, the old mines, the ibexes of the Gran Paradiso, the lace of the peaks, in short, a superb place as if it were outside of the world. The village, very commercial, preserves the tradition of the lacemakers' bobbin work and the wood carving. To reach Cogne, after Aymavilles, you take a beautiful road that winds through the greenery for 18 km, before reaching the village, spread out in the famous Sant'Orso meadow. Cogne is a paradise for green tourism, agriturismo in Italian. Numerous farms offer accommodation and food based on local products. In winter, you can ski in Montzeuc and Gran Crot, at an altitude of over 2,000 meters. The main local attractions are mountaineering races and visits to the Grand Paradis National Park. Cogne is sometimes called the kingdom of icefalls: more than 150 of them appear every year on its territory! In addition to being a beautiful natural spectacle, they are a favorite playground for ice climbers.The mountain guides of Cogne (33, Via Bourgeois; + 39 0165 740 50; www.guidealpi-necogne.it) will take you to discover the Gran Paradiso massif, both in winter and in summer. The program includes hiking, trekking, mountaineering, canyoning and even ice climbing.

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