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ALTA VIA 2

This exhilarating long-distance route cuts its strenuous way across the rugged southern flanks of the Valle d'Aosta, unimaginable worlds away from the busy traffic artery.

Heading due south from the main valley a succession of formidable ravine-like valleys gouged out by the impetuous passage of water lead between soaring ridges. They terminate abruptly, almost surprisingly in open pasture basins, havens of tranquillity and home to man and livestock alike. It is the task of the Alta Via 2 to traverse these high parallel barriers one by one. Originating just outside the eastern edge of the Gran Paradiso National Park, the AV2 offers 12 memorable, energy-packed days on a roller-coaster walk through the heart of the protected area, touching on well-established settlements in Vallon di Cogne, Valsavarenche and Val di Rhêmes, then on to Valgrisenche, Valle de la Thuile and Val Vény. It also offers views of some magnificent peaks – the Grivola, Herbetet and Ruitor for starters and the massive Gran Paradiso in the distance. Europe's sovereign Mont Blanc – Monte Bianco for the Italians – provides the breathtaking finale to the trek.