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Walking in the Aosta Valley
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Walks and scrambles in the shadows of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa
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Artikel-Nr:
9781783629060
Veröffentl:
2022
Einband:
EPUB
Seiten:
224
Autor:
Andy Hodges
eBook Typ:
EPUB
eBook Format:
Reflowable EPUB
Kopierschutz:
Adobe DRM [Hard-DRM]
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Guidebook to walking in the Aosta valley, a stunning, autonomous region in the Italian Alps. Describes 32 scenic routes (ranging from 4 to 20km) within both the main valley and those to the north, including the Lys valley, Valpelline, Valtournenche and Grand St Bernard. Also provides info on the via ferrata and trail running options in the region.
A guidebook to 32 walks and scrambles in the Aosta Valley. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the Italian Alps there’s something for both beginner and experienced walkers, from short leisurely walks to scrambles and protected routes bordering on mountaineering.
Routes range from 4 to 20km (2–12 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 1–6 hours. A handful of trail runs and via ferrata are also summarised in brief.
- 1:50,000 maps are included for each route
- GPX files available to download
- Detailed information on accommodation, public transport and wildlife
- Highlights include walks to Forte di Bard and Grand St Bernard Monastery
Map keyOverview mapRoute summary tableIntroductionGeographyGeologyWildlifePlants and flowersWeatherHistoryArt and cultureTrail runningPlaces of interestWhen to goAccess and travelAccommodationClothingFood and drinkLanguageMaps and navigationWaymarkingSafety and emergenciesInsuranceUsing this guideMain ValleyRoute 1 Forte di Bard and the Roman road, DonnasRoute 2 Napoleon's diversion routeLower Lys ValleyRoute 3 Plan des Sorci&##xe8;res and Col PortolaRoute 4 The Two Monts: Mont Roux and Mont BechitRoute 5 Colma di MombaroneRoute 6 Mont Mars traverseUpper Lys ValleyRoute 7 Via Regina to Castel SavoiaRoute 8 Punta Regina: the queen's peakRoute 9 Alpenzu and the Walser villagesRoute 10 Source of the LysRoute 11 Punta Indren and Indren glacier crossingRoute 12 Bettolina ridge to Rifugio Quintino SellaValtournenche and Cervin/MatterhornRoute 13 Eastern balcony: Cervinia to ValtournencheRoute 14 Western balcony: Cervinia to ValtournencheRoute 15 Becca d'AranValpellineRoute 16 Rifugio PrarayerRoute 17 Ru di-z-Aagne and FontinaRoute 18 Lac MortRoute 19 Ru du Rey: a marvel of hydro-engineeringRoute 20 Pointe CornetRoute 21 Alta Via 1: Col de BreusonRoute 22 Rifugio and Col ChampillonGreat Saint Bernard PassRoute 23 Via Francigena to Great St Bernard MonasteryRoute 24 Mont FourchonRoute 25 Two ColsRoute 26 Grande Chenalette and Pointe de Drône via ferrataUpper Aosta Valley - CourmayeurRoute 27 Mont Ch&##xe9;tifRoute 28 Mont de la Saxe and Col SapinRoute 29 Rifugio Bonatti and Mont Blanc panoramaRoute 30 Mont FortinRoute 31 Tour of the Pyramides CalcairesRoute 32 Mont Ch&##xe9;tif via ferrataAppendix A Useful contactsAppendix B Useful phrasesAppendix C Clothing and equipment