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Guidebook to 50 day walks in the Mont Blanc region near Chamonix and Courmayeur, plus outlines of 4 multi-day treks around both sides of the Mont Blanc massif. The walks range from 3 to 20km and cover a variety of terrains from easy valley walks to more challenging routes over boulders, scree and on via ferratas.
Chamonix Mountain Adventures
Summer routes for a multi-activity holiday in the shadow of Mont Blanc
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
201 kr
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Discover the full range of summer adventures available in one of the world's great mountain destinations, from easy family walks and hut-to-hut treks in the shadow of Mont Blanc to alpine mountaineering on the Cosmiques Arête, via ferratas, rock climbing, bouldering, mountain biking, and road cycling. With something for every level of ability and ambition, Chamonix offers an unrivalled variety of mountain activities within one of the most spectacular alpine settings in Europe. Suitable for families, groups of friends, and experienced mountaineers alike, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook brings together over 80 routes and activities across eight disciplines in and around the Chamonix valley. Routes range from easy lakeside strolls accessible to all the family to moderate rock climbs and glacier routes requiring technical skills or a professional guide. Choose from over 80 routes and activities across walking, alpine mountaineering, mountain biking, road cycling, via ferratas, rock climbing, bouldering, and trail running, covering the full Chamonix valley from Les Houches and Les Contamines in the west to Vallorcine and the Col des Montets in the east.Tackle alpine mountaineering routes including the Cosmiques Arête, the Aiguille du Tour, the Petite Aiguille Verte, and the classic Normal Route on Mont Blanc itself, with clear guidance on the technical skills and experience required for each ascent.Explore the Chamonix valley on two wheels with 10 mountain biking routes, including the Petit Balcon Nord and the Vallorcine to Martigny descent, and 4 road cycling routes, including the Col des Montets and the descent of the Col de la Forclaz.Discover the area's best rock climbing at crags including Les Gaillands, the Index, and the Aiguillette d'Argentière, alongside 5 bouldering areas and 4 via ferratas, including the dramatic route at Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval.Walk to mountain huts including the Refuge du Lac Blanc, Refuge Albert Premier, and Refuge de Tré-la-Tête, with classic walks taking in the Mer de Glace, the Aiguilles Rouges, and Lac Blanc, and family-friendly routes including the dinosaur tracks and the Bérard valley.Plan your Chamonix summer adventure with comprehensive practical information on getting there and around, accommodation, when to go, health and safety, glacier travel techniques, and the lift systems that open up the high mountain terrain from mid-June to mid-September. Experience the full range of adventures Chamonix has to offer with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned alpine regular, this is the essential companion for a multi-activity summer holiday in the shadow of Mont Blanc.
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The Mont Blanc massif is the highest mountain in the Alps and one of the most iconic walking destinations in the world. Centred on Chamonix, the capital of mountaineering, and stretching across the borders of France, Italy and Switzerland, this is a landscape of glaciers, soaring granite aiguilles, alpine meadows and high-altitude lakes that offers exceptional walking at every level of experience and fitness. This third edition Cicerone guidebook by Hilary Sharp, a qualified International Mountain Leader based permanently in the Alps, covers 50 graded day walks and outlines four multi-day treks across the Mont Blanc region, ranging from easy valley routes to challenging high-level terrain. Day walks range from 3 to 20km (2 to 13 miles), with grades 1 to 3 covering easy valley routes to challenging high-level terrain, plus valley walk alternatives included for rest days and bad weather. 50 day walks graded 1 to 3, covering Chamonix, Argentière, Vallorcine, Les Houches, St Gervais and Courmayeur on the Italian side, with detailed route descriptions from easy viewpoint walks to challenging routes over boulders, scree and via ferratasClassic Chamonix walks are fully described, including Lac Blanc, Grand Balcon Sud, Montenvers and the Aiguilles Rouges, covering the most celebrated walking terrain above the Chamonix valleyCourmayeur and the Italian Val Ferret are covered with complete route descriptions for Mont de la Saxe, Mont Chétif and the Tête de Ferret, offering a different perspective on the massif from the Italian sideFour multi-day trek outlines, ranging from 22 to 52km, include the Tour of the Aiguilles Rouges and the Italian Val Ferret circuit, providing options for those looking to extend their stay beyond day walksSketch maps and graded route descriptions for every walk, with accommodation and access information for all main bases, valley walk alternatives for bad weather and practical guidance on Alpine hut etiquette throughout Chamonix is one of the world's great walking destinations. This guidebook, written by someone who has spent over 23 years living and guiding in the Alps, does it full justice.