Data as of . Conditions, permits and advisories change: check official sources before you go.

Grande Traversata delle Alpi

Italy · Europe · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 62/100

At a glance

CountriesItaly
ContinentEurope
RegionPiedmont Alps
TypeThru-hike / long-distance trail
Length1000 km
Typical duration55 days
Difficulty4/5 (Hard)
Max altitude3000 m
Best seasonlate Jun-Sep
StartMolini di Triora / Viozene
EndLocarno region (Swiss border)
Permit / guideno
Special gearnone

Score

62/100
Scenery
26/35
Fame
11/25
Uniqueness
15/20
Logistics
10/20

Epic 55-stage traverse of the entire Piedmontese Alps; remote, unevenly marked, for experienced thru-hikers

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.

Notes

Length about 1000 km; direction and termini vary by variant

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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