Chamonix Mountain Adventures

by Hilary Sharp

Overview

This guidebook shows the vast range of activities available in the mountains surrounding Chamonix. With routes for several different pursuits including walking, hiking, trail running, mountain biking, road cycling, via ferratas, rock climbing, mountaineering and bouldering, it is a comprehensive collection of everything this popular region has to offer.

All the routes and activities range in difficulty, from easy strolls for all abilities to moderate rock climbs and glacier hikes, which require either technical skills or a professional guide. Families, groups of friends and mountaineers looking for a 'rest day' or a change to what they're used to will all find something to whet their appetites here. Chamonix has long been a dream destination for mountain adventures and its environment is ideal for such a varied list of activities.This guide allows you to enjoy its spectacular views and renowned summits in many different ways or by mixing and matching your favourites.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781852846633
Publisher:	Cicerone Press Limited
Publication date:	07/10/2012
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	4.60(w) x 6.80(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

ilary Sharp is a qualified Accompagnatrice en Montagne (International Mountain Leader) based permanently in the village of Vallorcine, near Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in the French Alps. A native Brit, she runs her own trekking business, leading guided walks and treks. Hilary has contributed to several British walking magazines and hiking guides. This is her fifth guidebook for Cicerone.