Royal Hunting Trails | Gran Paradiso | Moderate Day Hike
Hike the historic royal hunting paths of King Vittorio Emanuele II in Gran Paradiso. Moderate 610m ascent through alpine meadows with a certified guide.
Tour Details
- Location: italy-alpigraie-canavese
- Duration: 1 day
- Difficulty: moderate
- Price: EUR 25 per person
- Guide: Vincenzo Rosboch
- Group Size: Up to 15
- Elevation Gain: 610m
- Terrain: Rocky trails, Alpine meadows
- Meeting Point: Borgata Chiapili Inferiore
Description
A journey through Gran Paradiso National Park. We'll follow the historic mule tracks commissioned by Vittorio Emanuele II above Ceresole Reale—spectacular trekking through alpine meadows and high peaks. In winter, only wildlife crosses these paths. That's what made these royal hunting grounds so prized. These trails weren't built for casual strolls. The Savoy monarchy constructed them in the mid-1800s to access remote valleys where ibex and chamois thrived, undisturbed by the lowland settlements. The stonework still holds—engineered routes that curve with the contours of the upper Orco Valley, gaining elevation without punishing grades. You can read the landscape as the king's hunters did: every ridge a vantage point, every basin a potential staging ground. We're walking through layers of history here. The hunting paths remain, threading between peaks that form the backbone of what became Italy's first national park. The moderate difficulty suits trekkers who want substance without technical scrambling—sustained walking at altitude, where the views earn themselves.
Tour Highlights
- Expert guide with local knowledge
- Small group for personalized experience
- Panoramic mountain vistas
What's Included
- Expert certified guide
Why Book With Made to Hike
This tour is led by a certified mountain guide verified through Made to Hike. All guides on the platform hold recognised certifications such as IFMGA, IML, or equivalent local qualifications. Bookings include secure payment processing, a money-back guarantee, and direct communication with your guide before the trip.