Agriturismo La Ferme du Grand Paradis

This agriturismo is the end of the road in Valnontey, in the Gran Paradiso National Park. There are some awesome views and walks to enjoy plus a heart warming, tasty and varied local cuisine is available for guests in the evening, with breakfast served including a nice capuccino and self serving savouries including local hams and cheeses and fresh cake. The family running the place are hard working, welcoming and friendly, and despite the damages suffered, housekeeping and maintenance were ongoing and the hosts manage to provide very adequate hospitality and appetizing meals, based on the local specialties, especially Fontina cheese. The restaurant service is delivered with passion. Despite the bad weather a couple of months before (in fact repair works were ongoing in the area, and despite the huge effort already made, including providing access over a temporary bridge), this farm manages to keep going reasonably well, and I believe they deserve every support. A quiet spot enjoyed by hikers, people walking and guests staying on the farm. Curious, friendly cows grazing peacefully, a chicken coop, rabbits and goats. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable, although the apartment, like the public recreational areas would improve with some sprucing up. The double bed room on the other hand is faultless. Parking is available outside for free. Local traditional food items are available for sale. We do not regret staying there at all and wouldn’t mind returning, so we recommend. The whole area is a tourist hotspot during peak seasons.