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Grade

This is an indication of the difficulty of the route. Do remember that adverse weather conditions or snow cover will increase difficulty by several degrees.

Grade 1 – a straightforward path with moderate slope, suitable for all walkers

Grade 2 – a fairly strenuous alpine walk, but not especially difficult

Grade 3 – some experience on alpine terrain is a prerequisite as there may be particularly steep and exposed sections. A head for heights and orientation skills may also come in useful. (Note: walkers with little alpine experience will be comforted to learn that difficult sections of popular paths are often fitted with chains or a length of cable attached to the rock face to facilitate passage.)

Path marking

Path signposts in Valle d'Aosta

All the paths followed in this guide are numbered. This entails identifying markers carrying the number along the way, be they paint stripes on tree trunks and prominent stones or signposts at junctions. The style varies from red and white paint stripes with a number in black in the southern Piemonte region (in conformity with the Italian Alpine Club system used nationwide) to a system of yellow and black arrows and stripes in the northern areas covered by this guide, namely the Valle d'Aosta region. The Alta Via 2 is distinguished by a black and yellow triangle and the number ‘2’. (A note of caution: the Forestry Authority in the Valle d'Aosta also uses red and white stripes for tree markings – do not be led astray!)