Hotel du Grand Paradis is an integral part of Cogne’s history, preserving over a hundred years of Alpine hospitality at the gateway to the Gran Paradiso National Park under the management of the Gérard family.

The renovation project expanded and improved usability by renewing the façade, entrance, and common areas, while maintaining the warm, familiar, and authentic atmosphere for which the hotel is known. This subtle work integrated seamlessly with the existing structure to leave the original identity of the spaces intact and enhance their continuity with the landscape and the architectural heritage of the site.

Outside, a new central entrance frame now adds symmetry and further articulates the previously unadorned and asymmetrical façade, thus emphasizing and enhancing the front door. The renovation also included the addition of three tiers of balconies, expanding the usable floor space of the rooms and offering charming views of the Cogne Valley.

Inside, to better welcome guests, the reception area has become more visually striking as a spatial volume in continuity with the café.

The restyling of the common areas focused on extensive use of wood, with finishes that complement the existing surfaces.

To complete the project, original decorative graphics – inspired by traditional mountain floral motifs and local botanicals – were applied to fabrics, furnishings, and surfaces, introducing a subtle narrative that is consistent with the hotel’s identity.

ph: Alessandro Saletta - DSL Studio