Peaks, silences, ice and snow. Infinite, timeless spaces. The majestic ibex, emblem of the protected area, once victim of royal hunts and now a symbol of conservation. Men and women who walk along the trails for pleasure or for duty, who enjoy the Park’s natural beauty for a few days or forever. The importance of continuing stability in an ever-changing world. The first hundred years of Gran Paradiso National Park are chronicled in photographs and words, to prepare for the next hundred.