Walking in the Aosta Valley Walks and scrambles in the shadows of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa

by Hodges, Andy

• ISBN13: 9781786310156
• ISBN10: 1786310155
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2022-09-12
• Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

Summary

A guidebook to 32 walks and scrambles in the Aosta Valley. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the Italian Alps there’s something for both beginner and experienced walkers, from short leisurely walks to scrambles and protected routes bordering on mountaineering.

Routes range from 4 to 20km (2–12 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 1–6 hours. A handful of trail runs and via ferrata are also summarised in brief.

• 1:50,000 maps are included for each route
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information on accommodation, public transport and wildlife
• Highlights include walks to Forte di Bard and Grand St Bernard Monastery

Author Biography

Andy Hodges was born and bred in Northern England and first developed his mountain skills in the Lake District and Snowdonia. Since discovering the joys of the Alps with a Cicerone guidebook in 1999, Andy and his wife Sue have explored much of the Western Alps, walking, running, cycling, ski touring, and snowshoeing. With 25 years' service in Dartmoor Search and Rescue, Andy has vast experience of the moors and recently completed the in-depth training and assessments to become a qualified International Mountain Leader.