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Gran Paradiso

mountain in the Graian Alps located between the Aosta Valley and Piedmont regions of north-west Italy

Key facts

Elevation: 4,061 m (13,323 ft)
Prominence: 1,888 m (6,194 ft)
Listing: Ultra
English translation: 'Great Paradise'
Location: Piedmont ( Metropolitan City of Turin ) and Aosta Valley , Italy
Parent range: Graian Alps
First ascent: September 4, 1860 by Cowell, Dundas, Payot and Tairraz
Easiest route: rock/ice climb

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The Gran Paradiso ( Italian pronunciation: [ˈɡram paraˈdiːzo]) or Grand Paradis (French pronunciation: [ɡʁɑ̃ paʁadi] both lit. 'Great Paradise') 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.

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