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 Layered clothing to deal with bitter cold and snow through to sweltering sunshine: windproof jacket, fleece or pullover, wool hat and gloves, T-shirts, shorts, long pants (jeans are unsuitable).

 Swimming costume as cascading torrents and picturesque lakes abound; also useful if you take time out at one of the spas.

 Lightweight sandals or flip-flops for evenings in huts.

 Compass, maps, altimeter (optional but helpful), camera and film/batteries.

 Whistle, torch or headlamp (with spare batteries).

 Water bottle: plastic mineral-water bottles widely available in Italy are perfect.

 Plastic covering for map-reading in the rain.

 Salt tablets or electrolyte powders (such as Dioralyte from chemists) to combat depletion through sweating and prevent dehydration.

 First aid kit including Compeed (skin-like plasters for thwarting blisters if boots rub), antiseptic cream for nettle stings and insect bites, broad spectrum antibiotic.

 Lightweight towel + personal toiletries.

 Pegs or safety pins for attaching laundry to rucksack.