Grande Traversata delle Alpi
~53 days · 423 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Grande Traversata delle Alpi is known for
The Grande Traversata delle Alpi crosses Piedmont’s western Alpine arc from Molini di Calasca to Ormea in Regione Piemonte’s official stages 19–71. The official stage pages total 687.7 km; this OSM-only hand-chain measures 680.7 km and uses the mapped GTA superrelation through Susa plus matching OSM Sentiero Italia stage relations southward. Stage endpoints are named from PiemonteOutdoor; camp markers denote those official stage stops.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 4,177 ft to 28,061 ft over 423 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 204.5 mi · 48%
- Downhill 197.2 mi · 47%
- Flat 21.1 mi · 5%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Grande Traversata delle Alpi?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grande Traversata delle Alpi scores 100/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Grande Traversata delle Alpi take?
Most backpackers hike the Grande Traversata delle Alpi in about 53 days (52 nights out) over its 423 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How high does the Grande Traversata delle Alpi go?
The Grande Traversata delle Alpi tops out near 9,088 ft over its 423 miles.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.