Description
The landscape and the journey
Andy Hodges explores the valleys, villages and old paths beneath Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa. The selection helps you alternate major mountain views with shorter outings and discover more than one destination in northwestern Italy.
Routes and itinerary options
The 32 walks and scrambles cover 4–20 kilometres and approximately one to six hours. Areas include the main valley, Lys valley, Valtournenche, Valpelline, Grand St Bernard and Courmayeur. Rifugio Bonatti and Cervinia provide viewpoints towards Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn respectively.
Maps and practical planning
1:50,000 maps and Cicerone GPX files accompany transport, accommodation and local information. Nature, history, culture and directories of via ferrata and trail-running opportunities support a varied holiday. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.
Choosing the right trip
Options range from easier walking to scrambles approaching mountaineering. Lower routes may suit spring–autumn; higher walks generally favour late June–late September. Choose an itinerary that fits your experience and available time, allowing flexibility for weather and local conditions.
About this edition
Andy Hodges is a mountain walker and the author of this Cicerone guide to the Aosta Valley. English-language paperback with 224 pages. First edition, published in 2022. ISBN 9781786310156.
