Through the Italian Alps - A Walker's Guidebook
The Grande Traversata delle Alpi (The GTA) is a spectacular and immensely rewarding 47-day long-distance route across the western Italian Alps, traversing the Ligurian, Maritime, Cottian, Graian and Pennine Alps, and heading northwards to a brilliant conclusion near the base of Monte Rosa.
Through the Italian Alps
The GTA – The Grande Traversata delle Alpi
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Seasons
Late June to mid-September. There may be some spring snow early on, but the treks goes from south to north so this is minimised.
Centres
Starts Viozene north of Genoa, finishes near Monte Rosa. Visits no main towns but public transport to Turin then Aosta always possible to leave the route.
Difficulty
At 630km (400 miles) split into 47 stages it is a long way and passes through some tough but rewarding alpine terrain. Can be split for those with less time. A stern undertaking.
Must See
Argentera, Monte Viso, the Gran Paradiso and the south faces of the Pennine Alps. Crosses half a dozen national parks and nature reserves.
Stages 1–8 IGC ‘Alpi Marittime e Liguri’ 1:50,000 sheet 8
Stages 1–2 Blu Edizioni ‘Alpi Liguri, Parco Naturale Alta Valle Pesio e Tanaro’ 1:25,000, cartoguida 2
Stages 3–8 Blu Edizioni ‘Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime’ 1:25,000, cartoguida 1
Stages 9–14 IGC ‘Valli Maira Grana Stura’ 1:50,000 sheet 7
Stages 14–19 IGC ‘Monviso’ 1:50,000 sheet 6
Stages 19–24 IGC ‘Valli di Susa, Chisone e Germanasca’ 1:50,000 sheet 1
Stages 24–28 IGC ‘Valli di Lanzo e Moncenisio’ 1:50,000 sheet 2
Stages 29–33 IGC ‘Il Parco Nazionale del Gran Paradiso’ 1:50,000 sheet 3
Stages 33–41 IGC ‘Ivrea, Biella, Bassa Valle d’Aosta’ 1:50,000 sheet 9
Stages 41–46 IGC ‘Monte Rosa, Alagna e Macugnaga’ 1:50,000 sheet 10
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