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 Berner Oberland Walking / Hiking Map Bernese Oberland - Selected Climbs Bernese Oberlands East - Rother Walking Guide Swiss Bernese Oberland Eiger - Vertical Arena Walking in Switzerland - Lonely Planet  Tour of Monte Rosa Walking Easy in Swiss and Austrian AlpsAlpine 4000m Peaks - Classic Routes


A Guide to the European Alps


The extensive mountain ranges that make up the European Alps form a rough arc above Northern Italy, beginning in the Maritime Alps in the South of France and stretching eastwards into northern Italy, through Switzerland and Austria and into Slovenia in the east. The peaks form clusters of sub-ranges that include the Dolomites, the Bavarian Alps, the Chablais alps and many more, rising to 4,808 metres at Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, at the point where FranceItaly and Switzerland join together.


Normal route of ascent on Mont Blanc

Normal route of ascent on Mont Blanc




Up to 100 million people a year travel to the Alps to enjoy the exhilaration of its fantastic walking, hiking and climbing opportunities. Whether you wish to trek across alpine foothills, hike across rugged terrain or tackle the most strenuous climbs, popular trails have been tried and tested and have proven to take intrepid outdoor enthusiasts to the most beautiful parts of the mountains and national parks. Those who plan their trip carefully will be rewarded with spectacular views of lush forests, clear mountain lakes and snow-capped mountain peaks. In general the hiking season starts in July, when patchy snow is least likely to limit your routes. This is also the best time of year to appreciate the alpine flora and increase your chances of spotting wildlife and birds.


Ibex in the Bernese Oberland

Ibex in the Bernese Oberland




For independent walkers and hikers embarking on their own alpine adventure, a number of publications list official trails with detailed descriptions of distances, terrain and essential amenities to expect to find along the way. So whether it be a trek across the low lying Bernese Oberland or the challenge of Mont Blanc, these guides can prove an invaluable companion. Alternatively, many specialist travel companies offer tailored trips with excellent itineraries designed for all levels of fitness. These routes usually encompass breaks and overnight stays in huts or trailside lodges which are a welcome safe haven with comfortable beds, wholesome food and the all important walkers` cameraderie. If you are looking for a complete experience of the European Alps, you might want to consider the Via Alpina trail, the first trans-Alps trail, which allows the more adventurous hiker to trek 3,100 miles, crossing borders no less than 44 times in the process.

Neue Prager hut in the Austrian Alps

Neue Prager hut in the Austrian Alps



It is essential if you are planning a particularly strenuous hike, to prepare well in advance by steadily increasing your fitness levels, and try some high level walks beforehand in the UK. If you`re still up for the challenge, ensure you travel as light as possible and that any weight you do carry is distributed evenly across your body. Wearing plenty of warm but breathable layers is the key to staying comfortable in the mountains, with the help of snow gaiters, some appropriate footwear and a balaclava to protect the head and face from the elements.

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Matterhorn - Mischabel Walking / Hiking Map Mont Blanc - Grand Combin Walking / Hiking Map Saas Fe Walking / Hiking Map Zermatt Walking / Hiking Map Monte Rosa Map Monte Rosa Map Cervino ( Matterhorn ) & Monte Rosa - Map

Grindelwald Walking / Hiking Map Murren Walking / Hiking Map Berner Oberland Walking / Hiking Map Finsteraarhorm Walking / Hiking Map Jungfrau Walking / Hiking Map Wildstrubel Walking / Hiking Map

http://www.mapsworldwide.com/sku_10434.htm?aid=28057 The Alps - Map - Switzerland & Austria etc


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Sports & Outdoors Books | Travel Books | Camping & Hiking Books


The Alps - A Cultural History Walking in Switzerland - Lonely Planet    The 4000m Peaks of the Alps  Mont Blanc Range  The Mountaineering Handbook  Winter Skills - Walking & Climbing Techniques  Climbing - the World's Best Sites  

Summit: 150 Years of the Alpine Club Meetings with Mountains - Bonington  Walking in Switzerland - Lonely Planet  Tour of Monte Rosa Matterhorn North Face in Winter

Bernese Oberland - Selected Climbs Bernese Oberlands East - Rother Walking Guide Swiss Bernese OberlandBernese Alps Walking Guide Switzerland - Rough Guide Austria - Rough GuideSwitzerland - Lonely Planet

Walking in the Alps100 Hut Walks in the Alps Walks in the EngadineThrough the Italian AlpsTour of the Jungfrau Region

Lonely Planet Switzerland The Swiss Alps - Michelin Green Guide LP: Walking in Switzerland Walking Easy in Swiss and Austrian AlpsWalking in Switzerland the Swiss WayThe Valais, Switzerland Walking the High Route: Chamonix to ZermattTrekking & Climbing in the Western Alps

Eiger - Vertical Arena Climb up to Hell The White Spider - Heinrich HarrierThe Eiger Sanction - DVDEiger Dreams - Jon Krakauer Ascent of the Matterhorn Scrambles in the Alps - Edward WhymperAlpine Ski Mountaineering - Western Alps Snow Shoeing in the Western Alps

Grand Tour of Monte RosaAlpine Pass Route Central Switzerland - A Walkers Guide The Jura High Route & Winter Traverse Walking in the ValaisSwitzerland - Best Hiking & Ski Resorts - Frommers E-book Valais Alps West Valais Alps East My Climbs in the Alps & Caucasus - A.F.Mummery

Valais East - Zermatt, Saas Fe, Fiesch Valais West - Zinal, Arolla, Verbier, Rhone Valley Walking in Ticino Rough Guide SwitzerlandAlpine 4000m Peaks - Classic RoutesAlpine / Himalayan Climbing Trekking and Climbing in the Western Alps100 Hut Walks in the Alps Killing Dragons - Conquest of the Alps

Alps 4000 Climbing all the 4000m AlpsWalking in the Alpine Parks of France and NW Italy The Valais, Switzerland Walking in the Alps Mountain Walking in Austria 100 Hikes in the Alps Adventuring in the Alps The Beckoning Silence - Joe Simpson

Climbing Free: My Life in the Vertical WorldExtreme Alpinism: Climbing Light, Fast & HighDougal Haston: Philosophy of RiskMountain Leadership Handbook of Climbing - Hamish MacInnesHigh Mountains of the Alps Maps and guides from Maps Worldwide

Backcountry Skier - Guide to Ski Touring All Mountain Skier Off Piste World's most significant ClimbsStarlight & Storm: Gaston RebuffatThe Hard Years - Joe Brown Mountain Travellers Handbook

World Mountaineering Epic Stories of Survival on the World's Highest PeaksClimb: Stories of Survival Wilderness MountaineeringWilderness First AidMountain Skills Training Handbook












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