Centro visitatori del Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso – Acqua e biodiversità (Rovenaud)

The Gran Paradiso National Park centre at Rovenaud in Valsavarenche interprets freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity through exhibits about water, aquatic life and the surrounding woodland.

Why it matters

Water is a defining part of the Valsavarenche landscape, from mountain springs to the Savara valley. The centre focuses attention on freshwater habitats and on the relationship between the park's ecosystems and the species that depend on them.

What to notice

Exhibits include aquariums presenting freshwater species and multimedia material about the movement of water through mountain environments. The surrounding woodland and springs connect the indoor interpretation with the natural setting. The site was formerly associated with a water-powered sawmill.

Context and history

The park authority distributes interpretation across several valley centres, each focused on aspects of the surrounding territory. Rovenaud's programme centres on water and biodiversity, reflecting the area's springs and woodland. The centre also participates in a natural-sciences museum network.