Trekking in the dolomites - Couverture souple

Price, Gillian

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1852848200 ISBN 13 : 9781852848200

Editeur : Cicerone Press, 2016

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Northern Italy's famous Alta Via long-distance walking routes are spread across the Dolomites, running roughly north to south and reaching as far as the Austrian border. There are six of these routes, and they increase in difficulty: Alta Via 1 has few exposed sections and is suitable for novice alpine trekkers; Alta Via 2 is much more challenging, only suitable for experienced alpine trekkers with a good head for heights, while Alta Via routes 3-6 have extended via ferrata sections and considerable exposure.

Alta Via 1 and 2 are described in detail in this guidebook. The 120km AV1 is described over 11 day stages; AV2 covers 160km in 13 days and is more strenuous and technical. Overnight stops are at mountain huts or guesthouses. AV1 and AV2 are well waymarked, but both include exposed and aided sections requiring a good head for heights.

The demanding AV3-6 routes are described in summary form giving the flavour and difficulty of the itinerary accompanied by instructive diagram maps showing facilities and transport.

Now a World Heritage Site, the Italian Dolomites make a first-rate trekking destination. There is an excellent network of paths dotted with welcoming 'rifugi' (mountain huts) in stunning locations, and efficient public transport serving key trekking points. Written by an expert in Italian trekking, with information on the fascinating wartime history of the region, plants and wildlife and also practical considerations such as the best time to go, what to take and hut protocol, this guide offers trekkers all the information they need to enjoy the mountains to the full.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Gillian Price was born in England but has lived in Venice for many years. Gillian has steadily explored the mountain ranges of Italy, and Corsica, and brought them to life for visitors in a series of outstanding guides for Cicerone. She is an active member of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) and Mountain Wilderness.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cicerone Press
• Date d'édition: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1852848200
• ISBN 13: 9781852848200
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 192