In reply to natetan:
Hey mate, im planning a similar mission this summer (athough allowing for some big limestone at either end)
Prob going to be in Val di Mello sometime in August.
Picos - Pyrenees - Ecrins - Orco - Mello - Dolomites
Let me know if you need a partner, i dont have definite partners for some sections.
Dont crank quite as hard as you tho...