Gran Paradiso massif
| Gran Paradiso Massif | |
|---|---|
Full view of the massif from the north side. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,061 m (13,323 ft) |
| Parent peak | Gran Paradiso |
| Coordinates | 45°31′29″N 7°15′25″E / 45.5248°N 7.2569°E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | |
| Geography | |
The massif is at the northwestern corner of Italy, below the Dora Baltea river | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region(s) | Piedmont and Aosta Valley |
| Parent range | Graian Alps |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Permian |
The Gran Paradiso massif (Italian: Massiccio del Gran Paradiso; French: Massif du Grand-Paradis) is a massif in the Italian Alps, in the regions of Aosta Valley and Piedmont.
The Gran Paradiso National Park covers approximately the western half of the massif, while the Mont Avic Natural Park covers the Champdepraz valley.