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You could also walk the AV2 in reverse, although that would mean – alas! – missing the thrill of the Mont Blanc conclusion. An approximate timing for walking in the opposite direction is given at the beginning of each stage description.

Two optional opening stages for the AV2 have now been added, doubling as a link with the wilder Alta Via 1 that crosses the northern reaches of the Valle d’Aosta. Starting out at Donnas, on the main valley floor, the way climbs via Crest (overnight stay at the dortoir, open May–Oct, tel 328 0514516, crestristorante@hotmail.com. Meals at the local restaurant a short walk away unless you self cater) to Champorcher. See www.lovevda.it and go to the Alta Via n. 2 page.

Bridge crossing en route to Rifugio Vittorio Sella (AV2 stage 4)

Glorious Mont Blanc (AV stage 12)

Three-day extension: If you have three more days to spare, an extension to the AV2 is warmly recommended to include an exploration of the spectacular snow-and ice-bound upper southernmost parts of Valsavarenche, Val di Rhêmes and Valgrisenche. Leave the official AV2 route at Eaux Rousses (at the end of Stage 5) for Pont (summer bus or 5km by road). Then follow Walk 12 to Pian del Nivolet and on to Col Rosset and Rifugio Benevolo (Walk 15). After this, follow Walk 17 via Col Bassac Déré to Rifugio Bezzi and down towards Uselères, where there is a link to Rifugio Chalet de l'Epée to resume the AV2 at Stage 8.