Mountaineering Around Chamonix

Fancy a bit of R & R from the daily chore of trudging up snow slopes with the consistency of sugar or dodging collapsing seracs in the late afternoon sun - this is a new edition of the ever popular Chamonix Valley Cragging guide (published July 2015), describing all the sport climbing venues in the area.

A guide for all outdoor activities in the Chamonix valley including walking, trail running, rock climbing, mountain biking via ferrata and more! This guide book covers everything you may possibly want to do on an active holiday to Chamonix in the summer months! Detailed descriptions of climbing routes, walking adventures, road and mountain biking excursions and even via ferrata routes of various levels.

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.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Italian Dolomites with the Cicerone Day Walks in the Dolomites guide book. This comprehensive guide features 50 meticulously graded walks, ranging from short, leisurely strolls to full-day high-mountain expeditions, all designed to be completed in a single day. Perfect for hikers of all levels, this guide helps you explore the stunning landscapes of the Dolomites, from June to September.

Guidebook to trekking the Pyrenean Haute Route, which zigzags across the Franco-Spanish border, staying close to the main ridge in the highest and most spectacular central Pyrenees. It covers 750km with over 40km of ascent, so is suitable for experienced mountain walkers only. The largely unwaymarked route is presented in 44 stages.

Guidebook to 25 multi day walks in the Dolomites mountains of northeast of Italy. The walks are mostly circular and 2 to 4 days long, and take in the Marmarole, Marmolada, Civet, Sella and Cortina Dolomites among others. Includes notes on accommodation, wildlife, transport, equipment, a glossary and other practical information.

Guidebook to 170 selected walks, multi-day tours and moderate summit ascents in the Central and High Pyrenees of France, Spain and Andorra. Graded routes lasting from 1hr to 12 days explore this diverse mountain range. Includes Monte Perdido, Pic du Midi d'Ossau, Vignemale, Ordesa National Park and Gavarnie.

The stunning natural beauty of the Alps makes this range of mountains one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. Written in straightforward language for those with little or no prior knowledge, this book helps visitors to appreciate the natural world around them, providing a guide to the geology and the flowers of Europe’s Alpine mountains.