The main route is described in 18 daily stages of 12.5-29km (8¾-18 miles), with suggestions of ways in which public transport could be used to support a tighter itinerary than the 3 weeks recommended. Comprehensive route description is accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping and a wealth of advice for planning a successful trip, covering safety, transport, accommodation and language.
Crossing 16 passes as it threads its way through mountain and valley, the Via Alpina 1 gives hikers the opportunity to experience the beauty and exhilaration of the Swiss Alps, taking advantage of the region's excellent hiking infrastructure. From flower-strewn meadows to snow-capped peaks, the route boasts spectacular mountain vistas at every turn, with highlights including the majestic Wetterhorn, Eiger and Jungfrau.
The main route is described in 18 daily stages of 12.5-29km (8¾-18 miles), with suggestions of ways in which public transport could be used to support a tighter itinerary than the 3 weeks recommended. Comprehensive route description is accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping and a wealth of advice for planning a successful trip, covering safety, transport, accommodation and language.
Crossing 16 passes as it threads its way through mountain and valley, the Via Alpina 1 gives hikers the opportunity to experience the beauty and exhilaration of the Swiss Alps, taking advantage of the region's excellent hiking infrastructure. From flower-strewn meadows to snow-capped peaks, the route boasts spectacular mountain vistas at every turn, with highlights including the majestic Wetterhorn, Eiger and Jungfrau.
The Swiss Alpine Pass Route - Via Alpina 1: Trekking East to West across Switzerland
224The Swiss Alpine Pass Route - Via Alpina 1: Trekking East to West across Switzerland
224Paperback(Third Edition,New edition)
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ISBN-13: | 9781852849276 |
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Publisher: | Cicerone Press Limited |
Publication date: | 08/31/2017 |
Edition description: | Third Edition,New edition |
Pages: | 224 |
Product dimensions: | 4.60(w) x 6.80(h) x 0.60(d) |