The Haute Route

Author: Peter Cliff
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alps
Languages : en
Pages : 122

Book Description

The Walkers' Haute Route

Author: Alexander Stewart
Publisher: Trailblazer Guides (Paperback)
ISBN: 9781905864089
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Walkers' Haute Route is probably the single finest way of getting deep into the Alps. Trekking the Walkers' Haute Route, from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn, from Chamonix to Zermatt, you'll traverse one of the finest stretches of the Pennine Alps - the mountain range in the western Alps that stretches between Valais in Switzerland and Piedmont and the Aosta Valley in Italy. A 13-day walk over 11 ridges in 113 miles (180kms), it isn't technically demanding and the rewards are immense.

Trekking Chamonix to Zermatt

Author: Kev Reynolds
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783629207
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 282

Book Description
A guidebook to the Walker’s Haute Route, a classic trek between Chamonix in France and Zermatt in Switzerland. Covering 215km (134 miles), this long-distance trek linking Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn takes around 2 weeks and is suitable for trekkers with Alpine experience. The route is described west to east in 14 stages, each between 9 and 20km (6–12 miles) in length. The route takes in 11 passes and 14,000m of ascent, with several route alternatives included allowing you to select the itinerary that suits you. 1:50,000 mapping included for each stage GPX files available to download Detailed information on mountain huts, facilities and refreshments along the route Advice on planning and preparation

Haute Route - Travelogue from Chamonix to Zermatt hike

Author: Aku-Petteri Korhonen
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN: 9523184431
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 166

Book Description
The book is a gripping description of a mountain hike of nearly two weeks made from France’s Chamonix to Zermatt in Switzerland. The trip encompasses the approximately 170-kilometer Haute Route, which advances in the mountain range. Every day on the hike a mountain is crossed, or even three. The text relays situations that arose along the way and conversations with hikers from around the world, all described in a warm and humorous tone. The writer contemplates the choices a hiker must make and many other matters worth pondering. The book is based on writings made in the evenings after a day of hiking and they vividly reflect the honest thoughts of the writer at the time. Practicalities are featured prominently in the text, as the hike involved day-to-day decisions of accommodation and route choices. The text is not solely limited to the route in question but includes elements and themes from previous mountain hike experiences. In addition to providing information on the progress made during the route, the text gives insight into practical matters, including equipment, accommodations and securing lodgings. The book makes for a splendid read for those planning a mountain hike and even for those hoping to make the journey from very place they are sitting in. The book includes over a hundred photos, maps and relevant information regarding the days of hiking.

Adventure Guide to the Alps

Author: Krista Dana
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 9781588433916
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 476

Book Description
Annotation Switzerland, Germany, Italy, France, Austria -- the Alps extend through them all and this guide shows you how to experience their excitement and beauty. A native of the German Alps, the author explores the history, flora, fauna, people and culture, foods, festivals, adventures. Cortina, St. Moritz, Innsbruck, Chamonix, Milan, Zermatt, Intertaken and Venice are just a few of the magical spots you will visit.

Walking in Zermatt and Saas-Fee

Author: Lesley Williams
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783628340
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 310

Book Description
A guidebook to 50 graded day walks in Switzerland’s Valais. Exploring the areas around the towns of Zermatt and Saas-Fee in the Mattertal and Saastal valleys, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Walks range from 4 to 29km (3–18 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–10 hours. The routes make the most of the area's extensive network of well-made mountain paths and its lift system to explore Europe’s highest mountains. 1:50,000 maps included for each route GPX files available to download Detailed information on planning, transport and amenities Highlights include the Swiss 4000m giants Matterhorn and Monte Rosa

Alpine Ski Mountaineering Vol 1 - Western Alps

Author: Bill O'Connor
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1849657416
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 315

Book Description
Ski mountaineering guidebook to the Western Alps including the classic Haute Route, Chamonix to Zermatt, tours in the Ecrins, Vanoise, Haute Maurienne, Gran Paradiso, Mont Blanc, Valais and Urner Alps. The European Alps offer some of the finest and most accessible ski mountaineering in the world. A combination of magnificent and varied terrain, an enviable snow record, excellent public transport, unrivalled hut system and long ski season make them a focus for mountaineers and skiers throughout the world. Volume 2 of this Alpine Ski Mountaineering series covers the Central and Eastern Alps. The routes described will provide a lifetime's ski mountaineering for the average skier, with rewards and challenges for all levels of ability.

Tour du Mont Blanc

Author: Kingsley Jones
Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing
ISBN: 1912560739
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 155

Book Description
Tour du Mont Blanc is the definitive guidebook for one of the most famous long-distance treks in the world. This trek circles the entire Mont Blanc massif, passing through spectacular scenery in France, Italy and Switzerland. You'll traverse high mountain passes, see stunning glaciers, pass azure lakes, wander through tranquil green valleys and alpine pastures, with snow-capped peaks visible above. Written by Tour du Mont Blanc expert Kingsley Jones, this guidebook includes unique customised timings to enable accurate itinerary planning for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runners, allowing you to plan your Tour du Mont Blanc at a pace to suit you. You'll find everything that you need to plan and undertake your Tour du Mont Blanc, including travel information, navigation, accommodation options, equipment and safety, food and drink, as well as useful extra information such as wild swimming locations and trekking tips. Together with amazing photography, the route includes clear and comprehensive directions, refreshments stops, accommodation and local points of interest, and is accompanied by bespoke 1:40,000-scale maps. Route variations are also included.

Trekking in the Alps

Author: Kev Reynolds
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1849653798
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
An inspirational larger format guidebook to 20 summer treks in the Alps across Italy, Austria, Switzerland, France and Slovenia, including the classics such as the Tour of Mont Blanc and lesser-known routes like the Traverse of the Slovenian Alps. Perfect for planning, the treks included are: Tour of Mont Blanc, Tour of the Matterhorn, Tour of Monte Rosa, Walker's Haute Route, Tour of the Jungfrau Region, Tour of the Vanoise and Dolomites AV 1 and 2; (longer trans-Alpine routes) GR5 (Lake Geneva to Nice), Eastern Alps E5, Italian Alps GTA and the Traverse of the Slovenian Alps; and (for the Alpine adventurer) Alpine Pass Route, Tour of the Oisans, Tour of the Queyras, Tour of Mont Ruan, Stubai High Route, Zillertal High Route, Gran Paradiso AV2 and the Ratikon Hoehenweg. Outline schedules for each trek allow you compare the routes and become inspired to take up the challenge. Basic day-by-day route descriptions for each route are illustrated with maps and profiles, helping you choose the best routes to walk.

Training for the Uphill Athlete

Author: Steve House
Publisher: Patagonia
ISBN: 9781938340840
Category : SPORTS & RECREATION
Languages : en
Pages : 368

Book Description
Presents training principles for the multisport mountain athlete who regularly participates in a mix of distance running, ski mountaineering, and other endurance sports that require optimum fitness and customized strength