Walking in the Aosta Valley

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

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

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Tucked into the northwest corner of Italy, the Aosta Valley is one of the Alps' most dramatic and underrated walking destinations. Surrounded by the highest peaks in Western Europe — Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa — this autonomous region offers an extraordinary concentration of alpine scenery, from glaciated high passes and ancient Roman roads to the medieval monasteries of the Grand St Bernard and the medieval fortress of Forte di Bard. With walks suited to beginners and experienced mountain walkers alike, this first edition Cicerone guidebook by Andy Hodges covers 32 routes from 4 to 20km (2 to 12 miles), taking between 1 and 6 hours to complete. Route descriptions are paired with 1:50,000 mapping and downloadable GPX files, with summaries of via ferrata and trail-running options included throughout. 32 walks and scrambles across six areas, covering the main valley, the Lys valley, Valtournenche, Valpelline, the Great St Bernard Pass and Courmayeur, with routes ranging from short leisurely walks to challenging scrambles bordering on mountaineeringRoute highlights include views of Mont Blanc from the Rifugio Bonatti, the balcony routes above Cervinia with Matterhorn views, the Grand St Bernard Monastery, which has welcomed travellers for over a thousand years, and the Roman road at Forte di BardCourmayeur and the Mont Blanc massif are covered with routes including Mont de la Saxe, Mont Chétif and the Tour of the Pyramides Calcaires, offering some of the finest alpine panoramas accessible to walkers in the Italian AlpsVia ferrata and trail running summaries provide options for those seeking a greater challenge, making this a versatile walking guidebook to the Aosta Valley 1:50,000 mapping and downloadable GPX files for every route, with practical information on accommodation, public transport, and wildlife throughout The Aosta Valley sits at the crossroads of three of the Alps' greatest peaks, yet remains quieter and less visited than its French and Swiss neighbours. This guidebook opens up a region that rewards every walker who takes the time to explore it.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2025-07-15
Mått116 x 172 x 14 mm
Vikt270 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor224
FörlagCicerone Press
ISBN9781786310156

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Andy 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.

Map key Overview map Route summary table Introduction Geography Geology Wildlife Plants and flowers Weather History Art and culture Trail running Places of interest When to go Access and travel Accommodation Clothing Food and drink Language Maps and navigation Waymarking Safety and emergencies Insurance Using this guide Main Valley Route 1 Forte di Bard and the Roman road, Donnas Route 2 Napoleon's diversion route Lower Lys Valley Route 3 Plan des Sorci&##xe8;res and Col Portola Route 4 The Two Monts: Mont Roux and Mont Bechit Route 5 Colma di Mombarone Route 6 Mont Mars traverse Upper Lys Valley Route 7 Via Regina to Castel Savoia Route 8 Punta Regina: the queen's peak Route 9 Alpenzu and the Walser villages Route 10 Source of the Lys Route 11 Punta Indren and Indren glacier crossing Route 12 Bettolina ridge to Rifugio Quintino Sella Valtournenche and Cervin/Matterhorn Route 13 Eastern balcony: Cervinia to Valtournenche Route 14 Western balcony: Cervinia to Valtournenche Route 15 Becca d'Aran Valpelline Route 16 Rifugio Prarayer Route 17 Ru di-z-Aagne and Fontina Route 18 Lac Mort Route 19 Ru du Rey: a marvel of hydro-engineering Route 20 Pointe Cornet Route 21 Alta Via 1: Col de Breuson Route 22 Rifugio and Col Champillon Great Saint Bernard Pass Route 23 Via Francigena to Great St Bernard Monastery Route 24 Mont Fourchon Route 25 Two Cols Route 26 Grande Chenalette and Pointe de Drône via ferrata Upper Aosta Valley - Courmayeur Route 27 Mont Ch&##xe9;tif Route 28 Mont de la Saxe and Col Sapin Route 29 Rifugio Bonatti and Mont Blanc panorama Route 30 Mont Fortin Route 31 Tour of the Pyramides Calcaires Route 32 Mont Ch&##xe9;tif via ferrata Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Useful phrases Appendix C Clothing and equipment