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 Check local weather forecasts and don’t start out if storms are forecast. Paths can get slippery if wet, and hills and mountainsides are prone to rockfalls.

 Carry weatherproof gear at all times, along with food and plenty of drinking water.

 In electrical storms, don’t shelter under trees or rock overhangs and keep away from metallic fixtures.

 DO NOT rely on your mobile phone as there may not be any signal.

 Carry any rubbish away with you. Even organic waste such as apple cores is best not left lying around as it can upset the diet of animals and birds and spoil things for other visitors.

 Close all stock gates behind you promptly and securely.

 Be considerate when making a toilet stop and don’t leave unsightly paper lying around. Remember that abandoned huts and rock overhangs could serve as life-saving shelter for someone else. It’s a good idea to carry a supply of small plastic doggy bags to deal with paper and tissues.

 Make an effort to learn basic greetings in Italian: buongiorno (good morning), buona sera (good evening), arrivederci (goodbye) and grazie (thank you).