This is the third edition of this guide, by one of Britain's leading guidebook writers, to some of Switzerland's Valais region's finest mountain walking. The 120 routes include walks round the Matterhorn and Zermatt, Saas Fee and many quieter areas. The Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, Zinarothorn, Ober Gabelhorn, Dent Blanche, Weisshorn, Bietschhorn, Grand Combin - these are some of the most dramatic mountains in Europe. Here they form a backdrop to a series of routes that should answer the dreams of any keen mountain walker. Best-known, perhaps, for the resorts of Zermatt and Saas Fee, the Valais district of Switzerland is also the location of the Lötschental and Turtmanntal, the Valleys of d'Annivers, Hérens, Bagnes and Ferret - valleys in which there are numerous alp hamlets nestling among the pastures. There are also dozens of small lakes, the longest glacier in the Alps, pristine snowfields, meadows full of flowers, marmots that will eat out of your hand, and no shortage of accommodation, from low-cost dormitories and campsites to the grandest of hotels.
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'The great affection which is penned so effectively into this walking guide to one mountain district ... reveals the work of a specialist.' (Van Greaves, High) 'Another Cicerone Press walking guide from the tried and trusted Kev Reynolds stable. The format is familiar, user friendly and crammed with useful and essential information about the geography, places to stay, how to get there and of course 120 route descriptions in the eleven areas that make up the Valais region of Switzerland. ... Mouth watering colour photos illustrate the descriptions.' (Richard Ayres, The Leader)
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Kev Reynolds is a freelance writer, photojournalist and lecturer. He has published many books on the Alps, a series of trekkers' guides to Nepal and, nearer to home, several guides on walking in southern England. He also writes regular features for the outdoor press, produces brochures for tourist authorities, and leads walking or trekking holidays in various high mountain regions.
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A great book about a great place !,
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This book show you the best way to discover the Valais' Alps : by walking. Valais,the mountainous part of Switzerland, is just the best Europe can bring you : wonderful casttles, living history, and splendid moutains. If you want to discover the Alps, then buy this book. In Valais, it is like all the picture about Switzerland, Heidi, ... coming true in front of you. Buy this book, you won't be disapointed.
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Lötschentaler Höhenweg, haute route, Bärghüs Grünsee, dortoir places, dortoir accommodation, alp hamlet, limited shopping facilities, alp buildings, take the postbus, dormitory places, alp huts, balcony path, height gain, path junction, moraine wall, glacial torrent, few chalets, gondola lift, timber chalets, signed path, path forks, cablecar station, rising traverse, tight zigzags, signed junction Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Saas Fee, Saas Almagell, Les Haudères, Saas Grund, Hotel Weisshorn, Monte Rosa, Val de Bagnes, Mont Blanc, Pennine Alps, Pas de Chèvres, Cabane des Dix, Val Ferret, Bernese Alps, Barrage de Moiry, Col de Balme, Britannia Hut, Dent Blanche, Col de Riedmatten, Cabane du Mont Fort, Europa Hut, Hotel du Trift, Office du Tourisme, Grande Dixence, Val de Moiry, Col de Sorebois Browse Sample Pages:
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