The birthplace of ibex conservation: this former royal hunting reserve saved the Alpine ibex from extinction and became Italy's first national park in 1922. Its 3,000-strong population is the tamest in the Alps - in Valnontey and Valsavarenche, ibex graze meadows and salt-rich rocks within metres of walkers, making it the single best place on Earth to see them.
The birthplace of ibex conservation: this former royal hunting reserve saved the Alpine ibex from extinction and became Italy's first national park in 1922. Its 3,000-strong population is the tamest in the Alps - in Valnontey and Valsavarenche, ibex graze meadows and salt-rich rocks within metres of walkers, making it the single best place on Earth to see them.
Up to 85% sighting chance in Gran Paradiso National Park (Aosta Valley / Piedmont, Italy). Best months: June, July, September.
