Trekking Gran Paradiso: Alta Via 2 12-day trek from Chardonney to Courmayeur

A guidebook to the Alta Via 2, a multi-day trek in Italy’ s Gran Paradiso National Park. Exploring the Aosta Valley in the Italian Alps, the trek is perfect for walking June through September. A challenging 12-stage 148km (92 mile) trek from Chardonney to Courmayeur passing beneath the foot of Mont Blanc Suitable for experienced alpine trekkers Sketch maps are included Detailed information on planning, access and accommodation Alta Via 2 can be combined with Alta Via 1 to form the Tor des Geants covered in the Cicerone guide Trekking the Giant’ s Trail

Gillian Price has trekked throughout Asia and the Himalayas, but now lives in Venice and is exploring the mountains and flatter bits of Italy. Starting in the Italian Dolomites, Gillian has written outstanding Cicerone guides to walking all over Italy as well as Corsica and Corfu. An adamant promoter of public transport to minimise environmental impact, Gillian belongs to Mountain Wilderness and is an active member of the Venice branch of CAI, the Italian Alpine Club.