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The arm signals in the box above could be useful for communicating with a helicopter.

Mountaineering and guides

Attractive rock and glacier itineraries abound in this region. One extremely popular route is the Gran Paradiso summit, its attraction augmented by the fact it is the one and only above-4000m peak wholly within Italian territory. A mixed rock and ice climb, it is best tackled with the assistance of a qualified local guide who can recommend further excursions suited to your experience and capabilities. Enquire at the refuges or contact the official guides associations listed below.

Lago Lillet (Walk 20)

Northern valleys:

Cogne Tel 0165 74835 www.guidealpinecogne.it

Pont Valsavarenche Tel 0165 95304 www.espritmontagne.com

guidealpine@lathuile.it

Valgrisenche Tel 329 0857865 www.guidevalgrisenche.com

Southern valleys:

Ivrea Tel 0125 618131 www.4026.it

Maps

An excellent general road map is the 1:200,000 ‘Piemonte e Valle d'Aosta’ map published by the Touring Club taliano (TCI) and widely available both in Italy and overseas.