Italy's Grande Traversata delle Alpi GTA: Through the Italian Alps from the border to the coast

by Jordan, David

• ISBN13: 9781786310408
• ISBN10: 1786310406
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2023-11-15
• Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

Summary

A guidebook to trekking the Grande Traversata delle Alpi (GTA) from the Nufenen Pass on the Swiss border to Ventimiglia on the Mediterranean coast. Covering 809km (503 miles), this often overlooked long-distance trek through the western Italian Alps takes around 1 month to hike and is suitable for experienced alpine trekkers.

The route is described from north to south in 55 stages, each between 7 and 26km (4–16 miles) in length. The route is divided into 3 sections with transport options given for those wanting to break the trek into shorter sections. 

• GPX files available to download
• 1:100,000 maps included for each stage
• Handy route summary tables help you plan your itinerary
• Refreshment and accommodation information given for each trek stage

Author Biography

David's earliest memories of walking adventures were family holidays, let loose among trees and fields with a Kodak 'instamatic' camera and notebook. Many years on, little has changed (except perhaps the size of the boots). Still the highlights of each passing year are the opportunities to roam, explore, photograph and document what was found. Since Arnside and Silverdale became home in 2019, he has travelled less and been exploring much more locally, astounded by the sheer variety on his doorstep.