Grande Traversata Delle Alpi
Author: Iris Kürschner
Publisher: Bergverlag Rother GmbH
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9783763348398
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Iris Kürschner
Publisher: Bergverlag Rother GmbH
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9783763348398
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: David Jordan
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Published: 2021-03-15
Total Pages: 297
ISBN-13: 1783627298
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A guidebook to the 809km Grande Traversata Delle Alpi trek through the western Italian Alps traversing the Lepontine, Pennine, Graian, Cottian and Maritime Alps to finish near Monte Rosa. The guide splits the route into 3 sections with 55 day stages. A good level of fitness is required to tackle the route as it contains nearly 60,000m of ascent.
Author: David Jordan
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Published: 2023-05-19
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 1783627301
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A guidebook to Italy's Grande Traversata delle Alpi (GTA) trek through the western Italian Alps. The 809km (503 mile) route is presented in 55 stages with each stage ranging from 7-26km (4-16 miles). Beginning at the Nufenen pass at the Swiss border the route traverses the Lepontine, Pennine, Graian, Cottian and Maritime Alps to finish at Ventimiglia on the Mediterranean coast. With nearly 60,000m of ascent this route is suitable for fit and experienced alpine trekkers. This guidebook contains route description and 1:100,000 mapping for each stage as well as information on the region's history, culture and wildlife. Accommodation, facilities and public transport information is also given to help with trek planning. Italy's western Alps is an area of high mountain passes, sparkling lakes, clean air, and alpine meadows rich in wildflowers. With a network of paths that enabled travel long before the motor car, the region is ideally suited to exploring on foot. From Switzerland to the Mediterranean, the GTA enables the visitor to travel the old ways through the mountains, hearing the stories, sampling the regional specialties in food and wine, and experiencing the famously warm welcome of the Italian people.
Author: Gillian Price
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Published: 2010-09-09
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9781852844172
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Guidebook to the Grande Traversata delle Alpi (The GTA) taking walkers across the western Italian Alps in a spectacular and immensely rewarding 47-day long-distance trek. The GTA traverses the Ligurian, Maritime, Cottian, Graian and Pennine Alps, heading northwards to a brilliant conclusion near the base of Monte Rosa.
Author: David Jordan
Publisher:
Published: 2023-06-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781786310408
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A guidebook to the 798km Grande Traversata Delle Alpi trek through the western Italian Alps traversing the Lepontine, Pennine, Graian, Cottian and Maritime Alps to finish near Monte Rosa. The guide splits the route into 3 sections with 55 day stages. A good level of fitness is required to tackle the route as it contains nearly 60,000m of ascent.
Author: Kev Reynolds
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781852843588
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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: Kev Reynolds
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Published: 2011-06-07
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 1849653798
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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: Gillian Price
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Published: 2011-02-25
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781852845643
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The first English-language walking and trekking guide to the Maritime Alps, on the border of Italy and France. 18 walks and 6 treks including a 5-day traverse of the Parc National du Mercantour and a 7-day traverse of the Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime, written by Alpine expert Gillian Price. Great for novice walkers and seasoned trekkers.
Author: Kev Reynolds
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Published: 2010-09-09
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9781852845902
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →2nd edition of a comprehensive guide to walking the Tour of the Vanoise, the second most popular tour after the Tour of Mont Blanc and a 10-12 day circuit through the French Alps, between Mont Blanc and the ...crins. Includes suggestions for shorter treks: Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise, Tour of the Eastern Vanoise and Traverse of the Vanoise.
Author: Tim Jepson
Publisher: National Geographic Traveler P
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780792241980
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →National Geographic Traveler Piedmont & Northwest Italy begins its tour of the region with an evocative visit to the beautiful baroque city of Turin, site of the 2006 Winter Olympics. It then heads to southern Piedmont with its lush, rolling, vine-covered landscapes, including a stop in the medieval town of Alba. Northeast of Turin, Lake Maggiore and the other lakes offer a mixture of breathtaking scenery and culture that has drawn the rich and famous for centuries. Finally, in the northern mountains, travelers will discover the fabled Valle d'Aosta, a stunning valley featuring fairy-tale castles, Roman remains, and plenty of skiing. Several detailed sections filled with practical travel information include extensive lists of handpicked hotels and restaurants and insider tips on the best tours. With meticulous maps and lavish photography, the National Geographic Traveler guides ensure exciting and memorable trips.