From 3 to 31 August, the Maison Pellissier green area will host the exhibition

“The Gran Paradiso and its King”

The Gran Paradiso is told through its animal-symbol: the Alpine ibex.

A selection of shots taken by photographer Giorgio Marcoaldi leads us to discover the ibex and its characteristics, offering hints and suggestions for approaching the unique reality of the Gran Paradiso.

A coveted prey of hunters for centuries throughout the Alps, the ibex came very close to extinction. The species was saved thanks to the introduction first of a royal hunting reserve and only later of Italy’s first national park. The images of the ibex and its life in Europe’s highest mountains give the visitor a glimpse of the uniqueness of the places it passes through, witnessing a century of conservation and environmental protection.

The story of the ibex is the story of how man’s intelligence can not only destroy the land that hosts him but also save it and save himself.

From 7 August to 31 August, at the Church of Santa Maria in Villeneuve will be on display the exhibition

“Reuse the Fortress – Ideas for the recovery of Châtel-Argent”

Vernissage on 7 August at 5 p.m.

Exhibition of the winning projects of the international competition of ideas addressed to architecture students, launched by Reuse Italy with the patronage of Fondation Grand Paradis and the Municipality of Villeneuve, to enhance the splendid fortress of Châtel-Argent: not only stones and walls, but a living testimony of the passage of time, the resilience of human endeavour and the constant dance between innovation and conservation.

Guided tours on weekends in August thanks to the support of volunteers from the Parish S.Maria Assunta in Villeneuve.

From 22 July to 12 August, in Piazza Chanoux in Cogne will be on display the exhibition

“The animals of the Park seen through the eyes of primary school pupils in Cogne”

Finissage: 12 August at 6 p.m.

The exhibition is the result of a project conceived by Fondation Grand Paradis and carried out during the 2023/2024 school year in collaboration with the primary school classes of Cogne. The initiative allowed children to deepen their knowledge of the Gran Paradiso National Park’s natural heritage and be made aware of its fragility and the importance of its conservation.

Go to the photogallery to see the drawings

From 22 July to 12 August at 21:00 in several locations in the Gran Paradiso area

“18th Photographic Competition Sottosopra – Il mondo a testa in giù”

Finissage: 12 August at 6 p.m., Cogne

Exhibition of the winning and shortlisted photos of the 18th Fondation Grand Paradis Photographic Competition ‘Sottosopra – Il mondo a capo in giù’ (The world upside down).