Walking in the Alps
1st Edition
Helen Fairbairn, Gareth McCormack, et al
Published May 2004
384 pp / 12 pp colour / 70 maps
Iconic peaks reflected in tranquil mountain lakes, sweeping hillsides blanketed in wild flowers and dramatic, sprawling glaciers characterise the Alps. Discover why this mighty range, the birthplace of modern mountain walking, has enthralled walkers for centuries.
detailed descriptions of 47 walks in the Austrian, French, German, Italian, Slovenian and Swiss Alps
feature coverage of multicountry megawalks, Tour du Mont Blanc and Walkers' Haute Route
two-colour maps for every walk
step-by-step introduction to walk-climb hybrid via ferrata
inside information on walkers' accomodation, transport, gear and safety
language section for French, German, Italian and Slovene
Helen Fairbairn, Gareth McCormack, et al
Published May 2004
384 pp / 12 pp colour / 70 maps
Iconic peaks reflected in tranquil mountain lakes, sweeping hillsides blanketed in wild flowers and dramatic, sprawling glaciers characterise the Alps. Discover why this mighty range, the birthplace of modern mountain walking, has enthralled walkers for centuries.
detailed descriptions of 47 walks in the Austrian, French, German, Italian, Slovenian and Swiss Alps
feature coverage of multicountry megawalks, Tour du Mont Blanc and Walkers' Haute Route
two-colour maps for every walk
step-by-step introduction to walk-climb hybrid via ferrata
inside information on walkers' accomodation, transport, gear and safety
language section for French, German, Italian and Slovene