The valleys around the elevated town (1600m) of Cogne, nestled in the Gran Paradiso National Park, host with out doubt the highest concentration of classic Ice roues in the Italian Alps. Combine the quiet mountains, stunning back drop towards Mont Blanc and a town oozing character and you have the perfect venue for a winter ice climbing holiday. The climbing attracts ice climbers from all over the world. One of the reasons why Cogne is so amazing is the reliability of the ice formations and the length of the routes.
