Idea Montagna Grand Combin 登山ガイドブック

The Idea Montagna Grand Combin mountaineering and hiking guidebook is a book not to be missed if you want to explore the majestic Aosta basin and the historic Great St Bernard Valley, dominated by the imposing outline of the massif of the same name and for centuries a crossroads for wayfarers and pilgrims. Extending as far as the picturesque and secluded Ollomont Valley, once famous for its old copper mines, this guidebook reveals an alpine area full of surprises for every kind of walker. The work gathers and describes in minute detail no fewer than 121 summits, ranging from the panoramic side valleys of Vertosan and Verrogne to the enchanting Conca di By. The range of routes is extraordinarily versatile: it goes from gentle grassy summits ideal for family hikes, such as Punta Chaligne or Mont Saron, to more wide-ranging objectives perfect for trekkers, such as Mont Fallère or Mont Avril. Naturally, there are also ambitious challenges for mountaineers looking for wild terrain far from the most beaten tracks, such as the Grand Creton or Mont Chenaille, culminating in the iconic, classic and immensely satisfying normal routes, including the ascents of the legendary Mont Vélan and the Grande Tête de By.

This valuable guidebook is part of the monumental publishing project "Vie Normali Valle d’Aosta", a work developed between 2018 and 2026 that led to the incredible documentation and ascent of all 1226 normal routes to the summits of the region, with no altitude limit whatsoever. Within this 8-volume series, the reader finds highly detailed technical route descriptions, precise topographic tracks and a wealth of photographs, guaranteeing data that is always up to date and meticulously tested "in the field". The very high technical and narrative quality of the book is ensured by the authors Andrea Greci, journalist, photographer and writer born in 1978, and Federico Rossetti. With deep experience gained in the field and dozens of publications dedicated to the Italian mountains, Greci combines the technical rigour of the mountaineer with the sensitivity of the great communicator, offering enthusiasts a definitive tool for experiencing high altitude with awareness, safety and wonder. The book, published in 2026, has 256 pages.