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The Alps offer some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe. This Sierra Club Adventure Travel guide is a resource to all of the Alpine countries, outlining 43 of the best walks for the seasoned traveller or the occasional visitor. The trails are all reached from the principal cities of the Alps - Chamonix, Geneva, Interlaken, Zurich, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Verona, Milan and Ljubljana, amongst others.
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The Alps offer some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe--and some of the finest hiking opportunities, from the shadow of the Matterhorn to the idyllic vineyard country of Kahlenberg, Austria. Here is the first complete guide to outdoor recreation opportunities in all the Alpine countries, outlining 43 of the best walks for the seasoned traveler or the casual day-hiker.
The trails are all conveniently reached from the principal cities of the Alps: Chamonix, Geneva, Zermatt, Interlaken, Zürich, Munich, Garmisch, Ljubljana, Salzburg, Vienna, Vaduz, Verona, Bolzano, Innsbruck, and Milan. Both a general travel guide and a trail guide, Adventuring in the Alps features:
¸ Complete trail descriptions and maps for each walk, with grading by difficulty, distance, and walking time
¸ Information on local transportation and lodging, including booking offices, huts, hostels, inns, hotels, campgrounds, and ski resorts
¸ Tips on hiking, winter walking, and ski touring
¸ Descriptions of geography, natural history, and climate
¸ Suggestions for what to take and wear
¸ Special points of interest, including restaurants, architectural attractions, and entertainment
¸ Passport, visa, and customs requirements
¸ Notes on the best maps and guidebooks to take along
¸ Directory of national tourist offices in the United States and Canada
¸ German, French, Italian, and Slovene language glossaries
For all who want to enjoy the pleasures of some of the world's most breathtaking natural areas, this Sierra Club Adventure Travel Guide is the indispensable resource.
About the Author
William Reifsnyder is retired Professor of Forest Meteorology at Yale University and currently lives in New Mexico.
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- PublisherRandom House, Inc.
- Publication date1986
- ISBN 10 0871567547
- ISBN 13 9780871567543
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages278
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