Walking Chamonix Mont Blanc

Author : Andrew McCluggage
Publisher : Unmissable Hikes in France
ISBN 13 : 9781912933044
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walking Chamonix Mont Blanc written by Andrew McCluggage and published by Unmissable Hikes in France. This book was released on 2020-03-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chamonix is the most famous mountain town the world. It is where mountaineering began. Its peerless reputation owes everything to the mighty Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe: our hikes will take you to the finest viewpoints of the mountain and its glaciers.

Author : Kev Reynolds
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783628235
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trekking the Tour of Mont Blanc written by Kev Reynolds and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook contains in-depth route description and mapping for both the classic 11 day anti-clockwise circuit and an alternative 10 day clockwise TMB circuit. This well-signed but demanding 170km route, starting from Les Houches or Champex, is suitable for fit walkers. The guidebook comes with a map booklet containing official 1:25,000 IGN mapping for the TMB route, and urban maps for the major centres of Chamonix, Courmayeur, Les Contamines, Les Houches and Champex. Complete with a French-English glossary, comprehensive notes about accommodation, facilities and transport, this guide provides all the information needed for planning and completing your trek. The Tour of Mont Blanc is one of the world's classic treks. Visiting France, Italy and Switzerland, the TMB passes through some of Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery, with views of the peaks and glaciers of the magnificent Mont Blanc massif.

Author : Andrew McCluggage
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781912933129
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Northern Ireland: the Unmissable Hikes - Real OSNI Maps 1:25,000/1:50,000 written by Andrew McCluggage and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-15 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guidebook for walking in Northern Ireland: 35 epic walks hand-picked by a County Down local.The only guidebook for Northern Ireland with real OSNI maps inside: this makes navigation easy.The Causeway Coast, the Glens of Antrim, the Mourne Mountains, the Sperrin Mountains and much more.Discover Northern Ireland's wild mountains, epic cliffs, spectacular beaches and stunning moorland.Also includes:* New walks in the Mournes which were not included in our previous Mourne Mountain book: including the Mournes Grand Traverse, our newly designed 55km challenge circuit which has been divided into two stages.* Game of Thrones film locations* Graded routes to suit all abilities* Everything the hiker needs to know: route descriptions, difficulty, weather, how to get there, and more* List of Irish place names* Information on Wildlife & Plants* Numbered waypoints linking the Real Maps to our clear descriptions* Quick Reference Route List: enabling you to plan an itinerary to match your ability and schedule. All difficult calculations of time, distance and altitude gain are done for you* Edge to edge colour: the most modern and beautiful guidebook for walking in Northern Ireland

Author : Hilary Sharp
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1849656320
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chamonix Mountain Adventures written by Hilary Sharp and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2012-12-20 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook shows the vast range of activities available in the mountains surrounding Chamonix. With routes for several different pursuits including walking, trail running, mountain biking, road cycling, via ferratas, rock climbing, mountaineering and bouldering, it is a comprehensive collection of everything this popular region has to offer. All the routes and activities range in difficulty, from easy strolls for all abilities to moderate rock climbs and glacier hikes, which require either technical skills or a professional guide. Families, groups of friends and mountaineers looking for a 'rest day' or a change to what they're used to will all find something to whet their appetites here. Chamonix has long been a dream destination for mountain adventures and its environment is ideal for such a varied list of activities. This guide allows you to enjoy its spectacular views and renowned summits in many different ways or by mixing and matching your favourites.

Author : Kingsley Jones
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783623306
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trail Running - Chamonix and the Mont Blanc region written by Kingsley Jones and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook describing 40 trail running routes in the Chamonix Valley and around the Mont Blanc massif, visiting France, Switzerland and Italy. The routes, which range from 3.8km (2½ miles) to 168km (104 miles), are graded from 1 to 5 and categorised as trail running, fell running or skyrunning. Starting from Chamonix, Les Houches, Servoz, Champex, Courmayeur, Orsières and Vallorcine among others, and covering classic ultra trail routes as well as shorter day runs, there is something for every runner. Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping and route profiles, with notes on safety and useful tips for runners. Also included is a comprehensive equipment checklist plus information on running at altitude, adapting to the Alps, navigation, maps and mountain safety. GPX files for all routes are available for download after you have purchased the book by logging in to your Cicerone account. Renowned as a mecca for trail runners, the Chamonix Valley and Mont Blanc region is home to some of the greatest trail running races in the world, including the Tour des Géants and Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. The landscape, with its dramatic mountain scenery and ethereal vistas, offers diverse trail options and true adventure - the perfect playground for this exhilarating sport.

Author : Alexander Stewart
Publisher : Trailblazer Guides (Paperback)
ISBN 13 : 9781905864089
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Walkers' Haute Route written by Alexander Stewart and published by Trailblazer Guides (Paperback). This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Kev Reynolds
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1849653798
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trekking in the Alps written by Kev Reynolds and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 & 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.

Author : Kev Reynolds
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783629207
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trekking Chamonix to Zermatt written by Kev Reynolds and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2024-03-19 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Kev Reynolds
Publisher : Cicerone Press
ISBN 13 : 9781852843588
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Tour of Mont Blanc written by Kev Reynolds and published by Cicerone Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to the Tour of Mont Blanc - one of the world's classic walks. The guide provides information on the route, facilities and tactics to ensure the very best trek. It covers both normal circuits starting at Les Houches and backwards round the route.

Author : Martin Collins
Publisher : Cicerone Press
ISBN 13 : 9781852843571
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chamonix-Mont-Blanc written by Martin Collins and published by Cicerone Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As well as being the home of mountaineering, Chamonix also boasts a vast walking and trekking potential. With lifts (strictly optional) to take out the first and hardest 1000metres, it is possible to walk at high level all day, amidst glorious views of Mont Blanc, the famous Chamonix Aiguilles, the Verte and many other superb peaks, as well as being amongst the more accessible, walker-friendly Aiguilles Rouges, high above the valley. The system of alpine huts provides refreshments during the day and if needed, accommodation at the end of the day. This updated guide explores the best walking in the valley, including around Vallorcine, Argentiere, Servoz and the Les Contamines valley as well as Chamonix itself. Complete and up to date details of the facilites, accommodation, and lifts are given, together with a full introduction for planning both trips and routes. There are 36 routes and many variants.