Walking in the Alps: A comprehensive guide to walking and trekking throughout the Alps

The Alps stretch from the Maritime Alps of southern France to the Julian Alps of Slovenia, encompassing some of the most diverse and spectacular mountain terrain in the world. From the ice-bound giants of the Bernese Oberland and the rock towers of the Dolomites to the little-known ranges of eastern Austria, the possibilities for walking and trekking are almost limitless. Kev Reynolds's definitive Cicerone guidebook explores walking and trekking possibilities across every Alpine region, suggesting routes at every level of difficulty, from gentle valley walks to long and demanding multi-day tours. The guide covers 19 distinct Alpine regions from the Maritime Alps of southern France to the Julian Alps of Slovenia, with each chapter describing the character of the area, the best walks and treks, hut-to-hut routes and multi-day tours Classic routes described in detail include the Tour du Mont Blanc, the Walker's Haute Route, the Tour of the Vanoise, the Stubai High Route, the Zillertal Hut Tour, the Alta Via 1 and Alta Via 2 in the Dolomites, the Sentiero Roma in the Bernina Alps and many lesser-known hut-to-hut tours Walks and treks are described at every level of difficulty, from gentle and undemanding valley routes to long and challenging multi-day tours, making the guide useful for a wide range of experience and ambition Each regional chapter includes practical information on bases, access and accommodation alongside route suggestions, giving enough detail to plan a visit to any part of the Alps Written by Kev Reynolds, whose knowledge of the Alps was unrivalled among English-language walking writers, this is an essential reference guide for anyone with a serious interest in Alpine walking and trekking.