Trekking in the Alps

A book to 20 classic trekking routes in the Alps. Exploring the best trekking areas, outline descriptions and photographs illustrate the classics such as the Tour of Mont Blanc, and Chamonix to Zermatt, as well a number of trekking routes in Slovenia, the Italian Dolomites, the French Alps, Austrian Alps and Swiss Alps. Ideal for inspiration.

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 GTA
• Discover 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 Alps
• Plan 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 adventure
• Prepare 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 ropes
• Benefit 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.

Contributor: Justi Carey (Contributions by), Paddy Dillon (Contributions by), Allan Hartley (Contributions by), Hilary Sharp (Contributions by), Gillian Price (Contributions by), Roy Clark (Contributions by), Alan Castle (Contributions by)

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