Val Grande National Park: planning guide
The wildest Alpine valley of Piedmont — deep, roadless woods near Lake Maggiore.
Val Grande National Park is in Piedmont, Italy. The nearest town is Malesco — roughly 9.4 km (5.9 mi) out, about 16 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May, June, September, and early October. Shoulder season: April and late October.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Malesco | 9.4 km (5.9 mi) | 16 min |
| Druogno | 9.5 km (5.9 mi) | 16 min |
| Ornavasso | 9.5 km (5.9 mi) | 16 min |
| Santa Maria Maggiore | 9.7 km (6 mi) | 16 min |
| Mergozzo | 9.8 km (6.1 mi) | 16 min |
| Gurro | 9.9 km (6.1 mi) | 16 min |
| Miazzina | 10 km (6.2 mi) | 17 min |
| Anzola d'Ossola | 10.6 km (6.6 mi) | 18 min |
Where Val Grande National Park sits
Official Val Grande National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Parks you could combine with it
- Gran Paradiso National Park
Italy’s first park — Alpine ibex stronghold between Valle d’Aosta and Piedmont.
- Stelvio National Park
Ortler glaciers and the high Stelvio Pass — Alpine wilderness of Lombardy and South Tyrol.
- Cinque Terre National Park
Five cliff villages and terraced vineyards on Liguria’s steep Mediterranean shore.
- Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Ridge country between Tuscany and Emilia — watershed forests and high pastures.
Common questions
Where is Val Grande National Park?
Val Grande National Park sits in Piedmont, Italy, and the closest town of any size is Malesco — about 16 min away.
When is the best time to visit Val Grande National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.