Tour Du Mont Blanc, route guide and maps, plus guides to Chamonix & Courmayeur (Trailblazer Guides) - Softcover

Jim Manthorpe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1905864124 ISBN 13: 9781905864126

Publisher: Trailblazer Publications, 2008

Synopsis

At 4807m (15,771ft), Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in western Europe, and one of the most famous mountains in the world, does not stand alone. The snow dome summit is the highest point of a spectacular massif of peaks stretching 60 miles by 20 miles. The height of Mont Blanc and its adjacent peaks, such as the Grand Jorasses and Mont Dolent, allows for the development of vast glaciers that slip imperceptibly from the high slopes and through the side valleys. Some might dare to say that this is the most magnificent mountain scenery in Europe. You may even be forgiven for thinking, at times, that the Alps are like a mini Himalaya. The trail (105 miles, 168km) that circumnavigates the massif, passing through France, Italy and Switzerland, is the most popular long distance walk in Europe. Anyone who has completed it will understand why; every day the beauty of the mountains, the valleys and the forests is a constant and welcome companion. On the last day of the circuit, when your feet complete that invisible line around the icy massif, every tiring climb - and there are a few - will have been worth the effort. This comprehensive guide includes:

About this title

Product Description:

The complete Mont Blanc guide. Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in western Europe, and one of the most famous mountains in the world. The trail (105 miles, 168km) that circumnavigates the massif, passing through France, Italy and Switzerland, is the most popular long distance walk in Europe. This comprehensive guide includes:
* 50 detailed and large-scale walking maps at 1: 20,000, Mont Blanc map, town and village plans.
* Itineraries for all walkers, including Mont Blanc routes, day walks and short breaks
* Practical information for all budgets, where to stay (campsites, gites, hostels, B&Bs, lodges and hotels), where to eat, what to see
* Detailed public transport information.

Review:

'...the complete guide to one of the exciting areas of the Alps...' --Strider, Journal of the Long Distance Walkers Association, August 2009

About this edition

• Publisher: Trailblazer Publications
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1905864124
• ISBN 13: 9781905864126
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176