Located in Italy among the Biella mountains, the Great Alpine Crossing is an exciting but demanding route, immersing you in a journey along mule tracks, easy trails, and accessible passes.
Also known as the GTA, the trail stretches over 55 daily stages, crossing the Alps, starting from Viozene (Ligurian Alps) and ending at Molini di Calasca (Anzasca Valley, Verbania). The Great Alpine Crossing was created in the late seventies and its entire route forms an itinerary approximately 1000 km long.
The paths are divided into South (Carnino – Barbara Lowrie Refuge), Central (Crissolo – Coda Refuge) and North (Coda Refuge – Molini di Calasca), moreover, it is possible to undertake several circular routes, including:
- Ring of the Maira Varaita and Po Valleys
- Ring of the Stura Maira and Varaita Valleys
- Ring of Monviso
- Ring of the Waldensian Valleys
- Between the Po Valley and the Susa Valley
- Massello Bourset Rocciavré Ring
- Orsiera Rocciavré Park Ring
- Ring between Valchiusella and Scalaro
- Ring of the Lanzo Valleys
The trail is fully marked by the specific identifying symbol made up of three bands in red-white-red and with the GTA inscription in the center. A journey in the heart of Italy’s Alpine region, among the Biella mountains and the majestic Ligurian Alps, offering you a unique experience, breathing the pure but sharp air typical of mountain areas.
