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Stages 41–46 IGC ‘Monte Rosa, Alagna e Macugnaga’ 1:50,000 sheet 10

What to Take

The right gear is essential for a perfect walking holiday. A check list with suggestions follows:

 Sturdy walking boots, preferably not brand new, with non-slip soles and ankle support; trainers do not protect against sprained ankles.

 Comfortable rucksack and plastic bags for organising contents.

 Lightweight sleeping sheet (bag liner), essential for refuges and hostels.

 Waterproofs: jacket and overtrousers, or an ample poncho that covers your rucksack. A lightweight collapsible umbrella is indispensable for people who wear glasses.

 Telescopic trekking poles: handy for fording streams, boosting confidence during steep descents, easing weight off your back, hanging out washing, discouraging dogs, opening up passages through thick undergrowth, lowering branches of laden wild fruit trees…

 Sun protection: hat, glasses and ultra-high-factor cream – remember that the intensity of UV rays increases by 10% with each 1000m in altitude.