Trekking in the Alps (häftad, eng)

Trek through the Alps and experience the full sweep of Europe's greatest mountain range, from the glaciers of Mont Blanc and the soaring ridges of the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa to the limestone towers of the Dolomites and the wild valleys of the Slovenian Alps. Spanning Italy, Austria, Switzerland, France, and Slovenia, this is the definitive inspirational guide to summer trekking in the Alps.

A large-format planning companion and source of inspiration, this Cicerone collection brings together 20 classic and lesser-known Alpine treks, each written by an expert author with first-hand knowledge of the route. From the iconic Tour of Mont Blanc to the remote Traverse of the Slovenian Alps, every trek is described with outline schedules, day-by-day route notes, maps, and profiles to help you choose and plan your next Alpine adventure.

Choose from 20 summer treks across the Alps, ranging from classic circular tours like the Tour of Mont Blanc, Tour of the Matterhorn, Tour of Monte Rosa, and Walker's Haute Route, to longer trans-Alpine crossings including the GR5 from Lake Geneva to Nice, the Eastern Alps E5, and the Italian Alps GTADiscover lesser-known Alpine classics, including the Tour of Mont Ruan, Tour of the Oisans, Tour of the Queyras, Alpine Pass Route, Stubai High Route, Zillertal High Route, Rätikon Höhenweg, Gran Paradiso Alta Via 2, and the Traverse of the Slovenian Julian AlpsPlan your Alpine trek with confidence using outline schedules for every route, allowing you to compare distances, timings, and difficulty levels across all 20 treks before committing to your adventurePrepare thoroughly with practical advice on hut conventions, safety in the mountains, when to go, and what to expect on treks, from mildly demanding routes to strenuous high-level crossings involving glaciers, ice axes, and ropesBenefit from the expertise of a team of leading Alpine authors, including Kev Reynolds, Gillian Price, Paddy Dillon, Hilary Sharp, and Alan Castle, each writing about the treks they know best An essential addition to the shelf of any serious Alpine trekker, Trekking in the Alps is the perfect starting point for a lifetime of adventure in Europe's greatest mountain range.

Format	Häftad
Omfång	256 sidor
Språk	Engelska
Förlag	Cicerone Press
Utgivningsdatum	2024-02-12
ISBN	9781852846008