GTA Through the Italian Alps - A Walker's Guidebook

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26 May 2005

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9781852844172

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1852844175

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17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm

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280g

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208

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26 May 2005

Through the Italian Alps

The GTA – The Grande Traversata delle Alpi by Gillian Price

Guidebook to the Grande Traversata delle Alpi (The GTA) taking walkers across the western Italian Alps in a spectacular and immensely rewarding 47-day long-distance trek. The GTA traverses the Ligurian, Maritime, Cottian, Graian and Pennine Alps, heading northwards to a brilliant conclusion near the base of Monte Rosa. More...

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Seasons

Late June to mid-September. There may be some spring snow early on, but the treks goes from south Read More... to north so this is minimised.

Centres

Starts Viozene north of Genoa, finishes near Monte Rosa. Visits no main towns but public transport Read More... 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 Read More... 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 Read More... dozen national parks and nature reserves.

The route is magnificent and should be high up on the list of things to do for the serious trekker. The practical text is intermingled with intriguing info (tinted), that is a dream to use and enjoy. Very good value.

The Aitchison-Jones Walker's Handbook 2007

The location cannot fail to impress. A mere 50 kilometres inland from the beaches of the Mediterranean coast where the air is heavy with the scent of sun cream, the light grey barrier of the Maritime Alps soars thousands of metres above sea level, their airy peaks festooned with wisps of mist. At the feet of the mountains lie sparkling alpine lakes amidst meadows of wildflowers. And the breathtaking valleys are home to hundreds of wild animals.