Through the Italian Alps - GTA: The Grande Traversata della

The Grande Traversata delle Alpi (GTA), a spectacular 46-day alpine route across the western Italian Alps, is now accessible to English-speaking walkers with the publication of this guide.
Starting a mere stone''s throw from the Mediterranean, the GTA curves its way high over the Piedmont plain traversing the Ligurian, Maritime, Cottian, Graian and Pennine Alps, heading northwards to a brilliant conclusion near the base of Monte Rosa. The sole requisites for potential trekkers are average fitness and a taste for adventure.
* GTA described in manageable stages.
* Detailed colour maps and profiles of the route.
* Useful timeline of the route, noting facilities on the way, provides a valuable planning aid.