Wandelgids Italy's Grande Traversata delle Alpi GTA | Cicerone

Uitstekende beschrijving van de Grande Traversata della Alpi, een doorgaande meerdaagse wandeltocht door de Italiaanse ALpen aan de westkant. Goede routebeschrijving, schetsmatige kaarten, vol met nuttige en praktische informatie.

A guidebook to Italy's Grande Traversata Delle Alpi (GTA) trek through the western Italian Alps. The 809km (503 mile) route is presented in 55 stages with each stage ranging from 7-26km (4-16 miles). Beginning at the Nufenen pass at the Swiss border the route traverses the Lepontine, Pennine, Graian, Cottian and Maritime Alps to finish at Ventimiglia on the Mediterranean coast. With nearly 60,000m of ascent this route is suitable for fit and experienced alpine trekkers. This guidebook contains route description and 1:00,000 mapping for each stage as well as information on the region's history, culture and wildlife. Accommodation, facilities and public transport information is also given to help with trek planning. Italy's western Alps is an area of high mountain passes, sparkling lakes, clean air, and alpine meadows rich in wildflowers. With a network of paths that enabled travel long before the motor car, the region is ideally suited to exploring on foot. From Switzerland to the Mediterranean, the GTA enables the visitor to travel the old ways through the mountains, hearing the stories, sampling the regional specialties in food and wine, and experiencing the famously warm welcome of the Italian people.

Content:

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

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