Through the Italian Alps - A Walker's Guidebook

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.

Through the Italian Alps

The GTA – The Grande Traversata delle Alpi

Author

Gillian Price

Cover

Paperback - PVC

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852844172

Availability

Published

Price

£12.00

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Front Cover (1)
Location Map (1)
Overview Maps (2)
Sample Routes (2)
Sample Photos (2)

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.

Introduction
The GTA Trek
Italy’s Western Alps
Piedmont
Walking the GTA
When to Go
Getting There
Local Transport
How to Use this Guide
Dos and Don’ts
Emergencies
Waymarking and Maps
What to Take
Accommodation
Telephones
Food and Drink
Vegetation
Wildlife

GTA Route Description
Part I: The Ligurian and Maritime Alps
Part II: The Cottian Alps
Part III: The Graian Alps
Part IV: The Pennine Alps

Route Summary

Appendix I: Tourist Information
Appendix II: Main Peaks along the GTA
Appendix III: Italian–English Glossary
Appendix IV: Further Reading