Situated in Italy among the Biellese mountains, the Grande Traversata delle Alpi is an exciting but challenging route that will immerse you in a journey through mule tracks, easy paths, and accessible passes.
Also known as GTA, the trail extends for as many as 55 daily stages, crossing the Alps, starting from Viozene (Ligurian Alps) and ending at Molini di Calasca (Anzasca Valley, Verbania). The Grande Traversata delle Alpi was born at the end of the seventies and its overall route forms an itinerary about 1000 km long.
The routes are divided into South (Carnino – Barbara Lowrie Refuge), Center (Crissolo – Coda Refuge), and North (Coda Refuge – Molini di Calasca); in addition, it is possible to undertake some circular routes, including:
- Loop of the Maira, Varaita and Po Valleys
- Loop of the Stura, Maira and Varaita Valleys
- Loop of Monviso
- Loop of the Waldensian Valleys
- Between the Po Valley and the Susa Valley
- Loop Massello Bourset Rocciavré
- Loop of the Orsiera Rocciavré Park
- Loop between the Valchiusella and Scalaro
- Loop of the Lanzo Valleys
GAL Montagne Biellesi – Trekking Hiking GroupThe trail is fully marked by the appropriate identifying symbol composed of three bands in red-white-red colors and with the inscription GTA in the center. A journey into the alpine heart of Italy, among the Biellese mountains and the majestic Ligurian Alps that will offer you a unique experience, breathing the pure but biting air typical of mountain areas.
