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Vanoise National Park
Vanoise National Park is a national park in France, established in 1963, covering 528 km² (204 sq mi). It is the #7 largest of France's 13 national parks.
- Area
- 528 km²
- Established
- 1963
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TRN · 66 km
Nearest airports to Vanoise National Park
- 1 TRN66 kmstraight line
- 2 CMF82 kmstraight line
- 3 NCY87 kmstraight line
Caselle Torinese (TO), ItalyMore about Vanoise National Park
Vanoise National Park is one of 13 national parks in France. It covers 528 km² (52,800 ha) — about 67% of the size of New York City, making it the #7 largest national park in France (2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1963, 63 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in France. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Vanoise National Park
The closest airport is Turin Airport (TRN), about 66 km away — around 1 h 25 min by car; alternatively Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (CMF, 82 km). Other national parks within reach include Gran Paradiso National Park (710 km²), Écrins National Park (918 km²), Mercantour National Park (685 km²) and Val Grande National Park (170 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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