Ecrin Massif - Rock climbing book in France, Europe.The mountains of the Massif des Écrins form the core of the Ecrins National Park in France. This book has a selection of mountain routes in this beautiful area. As well as information on mountain huts, when to climb in what area, maps, equipment you will need, weather, rescue, bank, transport and medical information. And information on biking, walking and other sports in the area (in case you get bored!) A great read that will definitely psyche anyone up to visit the area.
Chamonix is the most famous climbing area in Europe. Nowhere else has as much quality rock, spectacular peaks and varied mountaineering history. For most climbers, a trip to Chamonix is an integral part of their climbing and mountaineering career. When there you want to try everything; perfect granite rock routes, magnificent long ridges, intimidating north faces and then also have some valley sport climbing for the ‘rest days’. Or maybe you just want to tick Mont Blanc.
The South of France has always been one of the most popular climbing destinations in Europe due to its excellent record of fine weather and superb limestone cliffs. The guide lists 52 cliffs of individual merit.
A guidebook of over 230 alpine routes detailing all of the noteworthy routes in the area from beginner level to routes for seasoned alpinists. A Bible for alpine mountaineering. Paperback revised info on many routes and grades.
A comprehensive alpine climbing guide to the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland. A new edition of a popular guide to this well-known area of the Alps, including for the first time the very fine alpine rock climbing area of the Salbitschijen. The guide describes routes on over 100 peaks and passes in the region including routes on all the 4000m peaks as well as on other major peaks such as the Eiger, Beitschhorn and Wetterhorn as well as on many less well-known summits.
Alpine climbing guide to the Bregalia and Bernina areas of Switzerland - Including the Piz Badile.
The ultimate Mont Blanc Massif tick list! This new edition of this ever popular book reflects the changes in equipment, developments in grading and new problems created by glacial retreat (hastened by global warming). The 100 routes featured are still regarded as bench marks against which any aspiring alpinist can test themselves - a fantastic testament to its author and proof of its enduring relevance.
Mountaineering in the Mont Blanc Range showcases the most beautiful lower grade snow, ice and mixed climbs (F to AD+) in the seemingly inexhaustible Mont Blanc Range. The routes described in this book should be within the capabilities of almost all mountaineers.
A new guide covering the Cerces and Queyras and the first of its kind to this area - 344 routes are described including straight-forward snow 'plods', mixed climbs of all grades and the classic mountaineering routes of the area; the guide also describes the ski-mountaineering available in the area.
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