A guidebook to walking the 180km (112 mile) Alta Via 1, the Giant’s trail, between Donnas and Courmayeur in the Italian Alps. This long-distance trail on the northern flank of the Aosta valley is suitable for hikers with some experience of alpine trekking and is best walked July through October. Presented in 16 stages of 4-17km (2-11 miles) with alternative stages given for some popular variants Spectacular views of the alpine giants Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa Highlights include Great St Bernard Monastery, Mont Mars nature reserve, Gran Combin 1:50,000 mapping provided for each stage GPX files available to download Detailed information on planning, local culture and accommodation Can be combined with Alta Via 2 to form the Tor des Geants covered in the Cicerone guide Walking and Trekking in Gran Paradiso