Author: Gaston Rébuffat Publisher: ISBN: Category : Blanc, Mont (France and Italy) Languages : en Pages : 248
Book Description
This book describes the 100 finest climbing routes of the Mont Blanc massif and is illustrated throughout with diagrams. Progressing from simple routes to more difficult ones, this book explains the author's reasons for choosing each route and supplies information on first ascent, height, difficulty, time, equipment, starting point, as well as giving an account of the ascent, supported by photographs and maps.
Author: Philippe Batoux Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing ISBN: 9781906148645 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 216
Book Description
A collection of the 100 must-do climbing routes in the Mont Blanc Massif, ranging from historic classics to more recent lines, described in order of increasing difficulty.
Author: Stefano Ardito Publisher: White Star Publishers ISBN: Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 318
Book Description
An extraordinary stately "castle" made of rock and ice, Mont Blanc is one of the most awe-inspiring and impressive natural monuments in the world, an ideal destination for mountaineers in search of adventure. This volume, with the aid of enchanting pictures and captivating texts, illustrates the successive conquests of Mont Blanc, from the first mission in 1789 to the later adventures of people such as Edward Whymper, Armand Charlet, Riccardo Cassin, Walter Bonatti and Christophe Profit.
Author: Kingsley Jones Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing ISBN: 1912560739 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 155
Book Description
Tour du Mont Blanc is the definitive guidebook for one of the most famous long-distance treks in the world. This trek circles the entire Mont Blanc massif, passing through spectacular scenery in France, Italy and Switzerland. You'll traverse high mountain passes, see stunning glaciers, pass azure lakes, wander through tranquil green valleys and alpine pastures, with snow-capped peaks visible above. Written by Tour du Mont Blanc expert Kingsley Jones, this guidebook includes unique customised timings to enable accurate itinerary planning for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runners, allowing you to plan your Tour du Mont Blanc at a pace to suit you. You'll find everything that you need to plan and undertake your Tour du Mont Blanc, including travel information, navigation, accommodation options, equipment and safety, food and drink, as well as useful extra information such as wild swimming locations and trekking tips. Together with amazing photography, the route includes clear and comprehensive directions, refreshments stops, accommodation and local points of interest, and is accompanied by bespoke 1:40,000-scale maps. Route variations are also included.
Author: Kingsley Jones Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited ISBN: 1783623306 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 284
Book Description
A guidebook describing 40 trail running routes in the Chamonix Valley and around the Mont Blanc massif, visiting France, Switzerland and Italy. The routes, which range from 3.8km (2½ miles) to 168km (104 miles), are graded from 1 to 5 and categorised as trail running, fell running or skyrunning. Starting from Chamonix, Les Houches, Servoz, Champex, Courmayeur, Orsières and Vallorcine among others, and covering classic ultra trail routes as well as shorter day runs, there is something for every runner. Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping and route profiles, with notes on safety and useful tips for runners. Also included is a comprehensive equipment checklist plus information on running at altitude, adapting to the Alps, navigation, maps and mountain safety. GPX files for all routes are available for download after you have purchased the book by logging in to your Cicerone account. Renowned as a mecca for trail runners, the Chamonix Valley and Mont Blanc region is home to some of the greatest trail running races in the world, including the Tour des Géants and Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. The landscape, with its dramatic mountain scenery and ethereal vistas, offers diverse trail options and true adventure - the perfect playground for this exhilarating sport.
Author: Gaston Rébuffat
Author: Philippe Batoux
Author: Fabrizio Calebasso
Author: Stefano Ardito
Author: Lindsay Griffin
Author: Lindsay Griffin
Author: Kingsley Jones
Author: Marco Romelli
Author: Jim Manthorpe
Author: Kingsley Jones