Gran Paradiso
The Gran Paradiso (Italian pronunciation: [ˈɡram paraˈdiːzo]) or Grand Paradis (French pronunciation: [ɡʁɑ̃ paʁadi]) is a mountain in the Graian Alps in Italy, located between the Aosta Valley and Piedmont regions. It is located in Gran Paradiso National Park.
| Gran Paradiso | |
|---|---|
| French: Grand Paradis | |
The Gran Paradiso | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,061 m (13,323 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,879 m (6,165 ft) |
| Isolation | 45.1 km (28.0 mi) |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 45°30′52″N 7°16′11″E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Great Paradise |
| Language of name | French, Italian |
| Geography | |
Gran Paradiso Italy | |
| Location | Piedmont (Metropolitan City of Turin) and Aosta Valley, Italy |
| Parent range | Graian Alps |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | September 4, 1860 by Cowell, Dundas, Payot and Tairraz |
| Easiest route | rock/ice climb |
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