Trekking in the Vanoise: Tour of the Vanoise and the Tour des Glaciers de la Van

FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Trekking in the Vanoise by Kev Reynolds, Jonathan Williams A guide to the Tour of the Vanoise, a 150km hut-to-hut trek in the French mountains between Mont Blanc and the Ecrins, described in 11 day stages from Modane. Also included are the Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise together with suggestions for other multi-day treks in the national park. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION

Brand New Publisher Description This guide describes the eleven-day 163km Tour of the Vanoise and the five-day 72km Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise, two fantastic hut-to-hut treks through the pristine Alpine landscapes of Frances Vanoise National Park. Three other short treks - the Tour of the Eastern Vanoise, the Tour of the Western Vanoise and a Traverse of the Vanoise via the GR5 and GR55 - are also summarised. The routes tackle several passes in excess of 2500m but there are no glacier crossings, no significant scrambling and no lengthy paths exposed to either stonefall or vertigo-inspiring exposure (though optional variants may involve some slightly more challenging sections), and waymarking is usually clear - making this an ideal route for those new to Alpine trekking.The guide contains everything you need to plan and walk the routes, with advice on travel to the region, accommodation and recommended kit. Clear route description, mapping and overview statistics are provided for each day stage, there are notes on the regions plants and wildlife and other points of interest, and accommodation listings and a handy glossary can be found in the appendices. Completing the package, the beautiful colour photos will call to your wanderlust.The Vanoise is less well known than its neighbours Mont Blanc and the Ecrins massif but is equally beautiful. The scenery is quintessentially Alpine, with 3000m peaks decorated with gleaming glaciers and snowfields, valleys glistening with lakes and streams, towering moraine walls, impossibly steep rock slabs and, in the early summer, meadows extravagant with a riot of alpine flowers. A well-appointed network of refuges promises a warm welcome at the end of each days walking. Its a perfect place to experience the pleasures of Alpine trekking and these routes offer the ideal opportunity to explore this magnificent region. Author Biography Kev Reynolds is a freelance writer, photojournalist and lecturer. A prolific compiler of guidebooks, he has produced many titles for Cicerone. Jonathan has been Cicerones publisher and managing director for over 20 years, working with authors to communicate their passion for mountains, wild places and other journeys on foot or by bike, and leading the development of Cicerones range. Table of Contents Map keyOverview mapRoute summary tablesIntroductionTour of the VanoiseTour des Glaciers de la VanoiseShort tours in the VanoiseWhen to goHow to get thereAccommodationNotes for walkersRecommended mapsEquipmentSafety in the mountainsThe Vanoise National ParkWildlife and Alpine flowersUsing this guideTour of the VanoiseStage 1 Modane to Refuge de lOrg&##xe8;reStage 2 Refuge de lOrg&##xe8;re to Refuge de Plan SecStage 3 Refuge de Plan Sec to Refuge de lArpontStage 4 Refuge de lArpont to Refuge du Plan du LacStage 5 Refuge du Plan du Lac to Refuge du VallonbrunStage 6 Refuge du Vallonbrun to Bonneval-sur-ArcStage 7 Bonneval-sur-Arc to Val dIs&##xe8;reStage 7A Bonneval-sur-Arc to Refuge de la FemmaStage 8 Val dIs&##xe8;re to Refuge de la LeisseStage 8A Val dIs&##xe8;re to Refuge de la FemmaStage 9 Refuge de la Leisse to Pralognan-la-VanoiseStage 9A Refuge de la Femma to Pralognan-la-VanoiseStage 10 Pralognan-la-Vanoise to Refuge de P&##xe9;clet-PolsetStage 11 Refuge de P&##xe9;clet-Polset to ModaneTour des Glaciers de la VanoiseStage 1 Pralognan-la-Vanoise to Refuge de la ValetteStage 2 Refuge de la Valette to Refuge du Fond dAussoisStage 3 Refuge du Fond dAussois to Refuge de lArpontStage 4 Refuge de lArpont to Refuge de la Col de la VanoiseStage 5 Refuge de la Col de la Vanoise to Pralognan-la-VanoiseShort tours in the Vanoise1 Tour of the Eastern Vanoise2 Tour of the Western Vanoise3 Traverse of the Vanoise via the GR5 and GR55Appendix A Useful contactsAppendix B AccommodationAppendix C French-English glossaryAppendix D Bibliography Long Description This guide describes the eleven-day 163km Tour of the Vanoise and the five-day 72km Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise, two fantastic hut-to-hut treks through the pristine Alpine landscapes of Frances Vanoise National Park. Three other short treks - the Tour of the Eastern Vanoise, the Tour of the Western Vanoise and a Traverse of the Vanoise via the GR5 and GR55 - are also summarised. The routes tackle several passes in excess of 2500m but there are no glacier crossings, no significant scrambling and no lengthy paths exposed to either stonefall or vertigo-inspiring exposure (though optional variants may involve some slightly more challenging sections), and waymarking is usually clear - making this an ideal route for those new to Alpine trekking. The guide contains everything you need to plan and walk the routes, with advice on travel to the region, accommodation and recommended kit. Clear route description, mapping and overview statistics are provided for each day stage, there are notes on the regions plants and wildlife and other points of interest, and accommodation listings and a handy glossary can be found in the appendices. Completing the package, the beautiful colour photos will call to your wanderlust. The Vanoise is less well known than its neighbours Mont Blanc and the Ecrins massif but is equally beautiful. The scenery is quintessentially Alpine, with 3000m peaks decorated with gleaming glaciers and snowfields, valleys glistening with lakes and streams, towering moraine walls, impossibly steep rock slabs and, in the early summer, meadows extravagant with a riot of alpine flowers. A well-appointed network of refuges promises a warm welcome at the end of each days walking. Its a perfect place to experience the pleasures of Alpine trekking and these routes offer the ideal opportunity to explore this magnificent region. Details ISBN1852848634 Author Jonathan Williams Publisher Cicerone Press ISBN-10 1852848634 ISBN-13 9781852848637 Language English Format Paperback Edition 3rd Imprint Cicerone Press Place of Publication Kendal Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 27 maps, 25 elevation profiles and over 50 colour photos Pages 192 Subtitle Tour of the Vanoise and the Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise NZ Release Date 2023-03-13 Year 2023 Publication Date 2023-03-13 UK Release Date 2023-03-13 Edition Description 3rd Revised edition Replaces 9781852845902 DEWEY 796.510944585 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-11-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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