Guidebook to 50 day walks in the Dolomites, showcasing the best mountain routes in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in northeastern Italy. The Dolomites offer fantastic walking from June to September and can easily be reached from Verona, Treviso, Venice and Innsbruck.
Including easy, moderate and strenuous hut-supported walks, the routes range from 2-13 miles (3-21km), each designed to fit into a single day. They centre around key bases such as Cortina d'Ampezzo, San Vito di Cadore, Sesto and Misurina.
1:50,000 maps included for each walk
Advice on access, refreshments and public transport
Highlights include Tri Cime di Lavaredo, Pelmo and Marmolada
A guidebook to hiking the 850km (520 mile) GR11 (La Senda Pirenaica) trail between Irun on the Atlantic coast and Cap de Creus on the Mediterranean. Over the years it has become a well-defined hiking trail which mostly goes over good hiking paths through largely unspoilt and wild mountains and is suitable for experienced mountain hikers.
The GR11 is one of the long-distance trails which crosses the whole Pyrenees, staying on the Spanish side of the border. It is presented here in 47 stages of 7-31km (5-19 miles), four sections are given to allow the route to be broken into shorter treks.
Step-by-step route description and 1:100,000 mapping provided for each stage
Highlights include Navarre, Ordesa, Monte Perdido, Valles Occidentales, Posets-Maladeta, Parc Natural Alt Pirineu
Route Summary Table and Stage Facilities Planner to help plan itineraries
Detailed information on planning, local flora and fauna and accommodation
GPX files available to download
A guidebook to 25 multi-day treks in the Dolomites of north-east Italy. The routes range from moderate to challenging in difficulty, with varying degrees of mountain traverses, scrambles and exposure so a good head for heights is needed.
The treks range from 11 to 41km (7-25 miles) with daily distances of between 5 and 15km (3-9 miles). Each trek is designed to be hut-to-hut and last 2-4 days. The routes explore the major mountain groups of the UNESCO World Heritage site including Sella and Marmolada.
1:100,000 maps are included for each walk
Treks feature notes on access, difficulty and recommended maps for navigation on the ground
Public transport and accommodation options are detailed
Les parcours longue distance de la célèbre Alta Via en Italie traversent les Dolomites, principalement sur laxe nord-sud et de part et dautre de la frontière autrichienne.
Inclut des informations détaillées sur les parcours 1 et 2 de lAlta Via.
Les parcours 3 à 6 de lAlta Via sont décrits dans les grandes lignes pour des randonneurs à la recherche de défis personnels.
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
A guidebook to 49 day walks and 10 multi-day treks in Iceland. From short, waymarked walks to challenging glacier crossings, there is something for walkers of all levels of fitness and experience.
The day walks range in length from 5 to 35km (3-22 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-10 hours. The multi-day treks vary in length from 34 to 143km (21-89 miles), take between 2 and 9 days to complete, and include the classic Laugavegur Trail and Hvannadalshnukur, Iceland's highest mountain.
Sketch maps included for each walk
Detailed information on public transport, accommodation and facilities
A guidebook to trekking Alta Via 2, a route of 148km, from Chardonney and Courmayeur in the Gran Paradiso National Park. While not high on the difficulty scale, Alta Via 2 is strenuous, and best suited to trekkers with some alpine experience. Fittingly perfectly into a two-week time slot, the route is best undertaken between late June and late September.
The route is described across 12 stages (with a 4-stage extension option in place of Stages 6 and 7). Stages range from 5 to 18km, with stage ascent varying from 50m (Stage 8) to 1400m (Stage 9). Net ascent is 9630m. The route is described east to west so trekkers are rewarded with the beauty of Mont Blanc at the journey's end.
GPX files available to download
Detailed information on travel logistics, the mountain hut network, as well as kit requirements
Trek-specific Italian-English glossary included
Information given on local alpine flora and wildlife
A guidebook to 8 walking and trekking routes in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park and Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park. Exploring the beautiful scenery of Patagonia, the routes are suitable for trekkers with some experience.
The routes are presented as 4 multi-day treks, ranging from 3 to 11 days in length, and 4 shorter day walks. The 10-day, 141km (88 mile) Torres del Paine circuit (or 'O') and 5-day, 71km (44 mile) half circuit (or 'W') are detailed with side trips to the 'towers' and the Valle Frances. A 4-day, 39km (24 mile) trek in the Cerro Fitz Roy area of Los Glaciares National Park is also described.
Sketch maps included for each walk
Detailed information on accommodation and facilities
Advice on planning and preparation
Highlights include excursions from Puerto Natales and El Calafate
First volume of a 2-part guide to walking in the Haute Savoie in the French Alps. This guidebook covers the area south of Lake Geneva to the Swiss border including Salève, Chablais and the Vallée Verte, with Evian and Morzine among places to stay. 30 walks include local summits and ridges, but generally straightforward terrain.
Guide en anglais sur les Alpes du Japon, avec 31 promenades et randonnées dans le nord, le centre et le sud des Alpes et la région du mont Fuji.
Les itinéraires vont des promenades courtes et faciles aux randonnées longues et difficiles et aux treks.
Couvre les quartiers populaires de Hakuba, Tateyama, Kamikochi et Kawaguchiko.
Avec des informations complètes sur les voyages, camping, refuges de montagne et plus encore.
A stunning, autonomous region in the Italian Alps, the Aosta valley is a walker's paradise. This guidebook describes 32 varied and scenic routes both within the main valley and those to the north (including the Lys valley, Valpelline, Valtournenche and Grand St Bernard). The routes vary in difficulty and distance, offering something for walkers of all ability.
1:50K mapping together with gradient profiles complement clear and concise route descriptions. Also included is invaluable practical information - everything from travel options and insurance to useful phrases and a handy kit list. Information on via ferratas and trail running is also included for those interested in discovering additional activities available in the area.
A region of immense beauty, the Aosta valley is a must-visit destination. This selection of walks take in ethereal glaciers, majestic mountain tops and enchanting valley forests. Long or short, easy or challenging, the routes abound in history, and soak up the rich and varied culture of the region.
Guidebook describing Alta Via 2, a challenging hut-to-hut trek through the Italian Dolomites. Stretching 174km from Bressanone (Brixen) to Feltre, the route involves some aided and exposed sections (although several can be bypassed) calling for a sure foot and a good head for heights. It can be walked in under a fortnight - although it is also possible to walk shorter chunks should you only have limited time, and the guide highlights potential exit routes and transport options. Also included are summaries of Alte Vie 3-6, which are more demanding and include remote terrain and stretches of via ferrata for which climbing experience is essential. On Alte Vie 3-6 some nights will be spent in unmanned bivouac huts, meaning trekkers must carry their own kit, although it is possible to walk shorter hut-to-hut sections. The easiest of the Alta Via routes, Alta Via 1, is covered in a separate Cicerone guide.
An overview diagram is provided for each trek, showing times between huts. Alta Via 2 is presented in 13 stages, each with clear route description illustrated with 1:75,000 mapping. There are overview statistics for each stage and contact details and notes about mountain huts encountered en route. The guide also includes a wealth of information about the region's geology, plants and wildlife to enhance your appreciation of the landscapes traversed. Useful contacts and an Italian-English glossary can be found in the appendices. A handy pocket-sized map booklet showing the full route of Alta Via 2 on 1:25,000 Kompass maps is included with the guide.
Alta Via 2 visits the Plose massif, the jagged Puez-Odle, fortress-like Sella, the majestic Marmolada, spectacular Pale di San Martino and the rugged Alpi Feltrine group as it journeys from the baroque town of Bressanone to Renaissance-style Feltre. On all of the Alta Via routes you can expect breathtaking mountain vistas and a truly memorable trekking experience.
Abounding in history and dotted with cols coloured by stories about the world's greatest cyclists, the Route des Grandes Alpes (RdGA) is a must for competent, hill-hungry cycle tourers. Covering some 720km from Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) to mediterranean Nice, the route is described across 14 stages and can be completed in anywhere from 7 to 14 days - depending on how you'd like to spread out the 17,000m of climbing. Six variants are also described, ensuring no holiday is compromised or cut short if a col on route is closed.
Clear and concise route descriptions are provided for each stage (and variant), together with 1:150K mapping and extremely helpful gradient profiles. Also included is invaluable practical advise - everything from bicycle selection (including eBikes) and nutrition in the saddle, to logistical planning and accommodation options.
Showcasing some of the world's best Alpine cycling, the RdGA takes in 17 major climbs, including the famous Col de l'Iseran (the highest paved pass in the Alps), the Col du Galibier (favourite climb of Tour de France founder, Henri Desgrange) and the Col d'Izoard (synonymous with cycling legends Fausto Coppi and Louison Bobet). It also passes through some of the most spectacular national parks in France, including the Vanoise, the Écrins and the Mercantour.
A guidebook to 30 walks in southern Haute Savoie. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the French Alps between Chamonix and Annecy, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.
Routes range from 7 to 20km (4-12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 3-8 hours. Walks have been graded from easy to difficult allowing you to choose routes suitable for your ability.
1:50,000 maps are included for each route
GPX files available to download
Detailed information on planning, accommodation and transport
Part of a 2-volume set, an accompanying Cicerone guidebook Walking in the Haute Savoie: North is also available
