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Aiguille Noire (Zerotta) Tel 0165 869041 www.aiguillenoire.com, open summer

Val Veny (Cuignon) Tel 0165 869073, open summer

What to take

The choice of gear to take can make or break a walking holiday. It is worth spending time beforehand on careful preparation. The following checklist may be helpful.

 Comfortable lightweight rucksack with waist straps; plastic bags or stuff bags to keep the contents organised

 Walking boots with ankle support and non-slip soles, preferably already worn in

 Light footwear such as sandals for the evenings

 Lightweight sleeping sheet or sleeping bag liner, essential for overnight stays in mountain huts (on sale in many CAI rifugi)

 Small towel and personal toiletries in small containers

 First aid kit and personal medicines

 Rainproof gear – either an anorak, overtrousers and rucksack cover or a large poncho. Walkers who wear spectacles will appreciate a folding umbrella, although it won't be much use in a high wind

 Telescopic trekking poles to distribute rucksack weight over the body and off wonky knees will provide psychological support during steep descents and stream crossings, keep sheep dogs at bay or even double as a washing line