A guidebook to walking in the Gran Paradiso National Park in the Italian Alps, describing the 12-stage Alta Via 2 trek between Cormayeur and Chardonnay, and 28 walks ranging from 2 to 33km, as well as suggestions for combining routes into long-distance hikes.
The Gran Paradiso sits in the Valle d'Aosta, in northwestern Italy, a region verging on pristine wilderness. Despite its attractions, the park is relatively undiscovered. Walkers can often enjoy unforgettable days on excellent trails through spectacular valleys all to themselves, even at the height of the summer season. Views of Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn ranges can be seen from routes in this guide. The guidebook provides plenty of practical information on getting to and around the Gran Paradiso, as well as advice on accommodation, language, equipment, planning and how to make the most out of any adventure in one of Italy's most spectacular national parks. A wealth of detail on points of interest walkers can explore, as well as information on wildlife, history, geology and flowers is also included.
Contents:
Alta Via 2 (described in 12 stages) and 28 Day Walks: Lillaz Waterfalls, Lago di Loie, Money Glacier Terrace, Casolari dell'Herbetet Traverse, Punta Pousset – the local ‘Gornergrat’, Beneath the Grivola, Passo d'Invergneux and the Mines Circuit, Laghi di Lussert, Pondel's Roman Bridge, The 2205m Mont Blanc, At the Foot of the Gran Paradiso, Over Gran Collet to Col del Nivolet, The King's Path in Valle delle Meyes, Vallon di Sort, Col Rosset, Punta Basei, Becca della Traversière, Legendary San Grato, Becca dei Quattro Denti, The Royal Track to Ceresole Reale, Sentiero Glaciologico Lago Serrù, Beneath the Tre Levanne, The Villages of Valle dell'Orco, Beyond the Dam in Vallone di Piantonetto, Nivolastro to Andorina, Frescoes and Fridges en route to Bivacco Davito, Sanctuary of San Besso, Col Larissa.
By Gillian Price.
Card cover with plastic sleeve, 17cm x 11.5cm, 224 pages.
Third edition 2018.
ISBN: 978-1-85284-923-8.