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.
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- 2022
- 2021
Trekking the Giants' Trail: Alta Via 1 through the Italian Pennine Alps
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Guidebook to trekking Italy's Alta Via 1 - a 180km trail through the Italian Alps, following the northern flank of the Aosta Valley from Donnas to Courmayeur. Nicknamed the Giants' Trail, the route offers fantastic views of the Alpine giants: Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa. With travel advice and accommodation listings.
- 2011
Mountain Adventures in the Maurienne
Summer routes for a multi-activity holiday in the French Alps
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Featuring a diverse range of outdoor activities, this guidebook offers 50 mountain adventures in the Haute Maurienne valley. It includes detailed descriptions of day walks, mountaineering routes, via ferratas, rock climbs, mountain biking, road cycling, and treks, making it an essential resource for outdoor enthusiasts exploring the French Alps.