Guidebook to 50 day walks in the Dolomites, showcasing the best mountain routes in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in northeastern Italy. The Dolomites offer fantastic walking from June to September and can easily be reached from Verona, Treviso, Venice and Innsbruck.
Including easy, moderate and strenuous hut-supported walks, the routes range from 2-13 miles (3-21km), each designed to fit into a single day. They centre around key bases such as Cortina d'Ampezzo, San Vito di Cadore, Sesto and Misurina.
1:50,000 maps included for each walk
Advice on access, refreshments and public transport
Highlights include Tri Cime di Lavaredo, Pelmo and Marmolada
A guidebook to trekking the 748km (465 mile) Pyrenean Haute Route (Haute Randonnee Pyreneenne, HRP) along the France-Spain border. Suitable for fit experienced trekkers comfortable with mountainous terrain, this challenging unwaymarked route traverses the Pyrenees from sea to sea, from Hendaye on the Atlantic Coast to Banyuls-sur-Mer on the Mediterranean, with the aim of staying as high as possible.
The PHR is divided into 44 graded stages of 8 to 28km (5-17 miles), nearly all ending at overnight accommodation. These are presented in 5 sections, which can be accessed by public transport, for the benefit of those wishing to trek only part of the route. Also included are optional ascents of 10 classic summits, including Vignemale, Le Taillon and Pico de Aneto.
1:100,000 mapping and elevation profile provided for each stage
GPX files available for download
Handy route summary and facilities tables help you plan your itinerary
Accommodation and facilities
Advice on planning and preparation, including equipment, supplies and safety considerations
Guidebook describing Alta Via 2, a challenging hut-to-hut trek through the Italian Dolomites. Stretching 174km from Bressanone (Brixen) to Feltre, the route involves some aided and exposed sections (although several can be bypassed) calling for a sure foot and a good head for heights. It can be walked in under a fortnight - although it is also possible to walk shorter chunks should you only have limited time, and the guide highlights potential exit routes and transport options. Also included are summaries of Alte Vie 3-6, which are more demanding and include remote terrain and stretches of via ferrata for which climbing experience is essential. On Alte Vie 3-6 some nights will be spent in unmanned bivouac huts, meaning trekkers must carry their own kit, although it is possible to walk shorter hut-to-hut sections. The easiest of the Alta Via routes, Alta Via 1, is covered in a separate Cicerone guide.
An overview diagram is provided for each trek, showing times between huts. Alta Via 2 is presented in 13 stages, each with clear route description illustrated with 1:75,000 mapping. There are overview statistics for each stage and contact details and notes about mountain huts encountered en route. The guide also includes a wealth of information about the region's geology, plants and wildlife to enhance your appreciation of the landscapes traversed. Useful contacts and an Italian-English glossary can be found in the appendices. A handy pocket-sized map booklet showing the full route of Alta Via 2 on 1:25,000 Kompass maps is included with the guide.
Alta Via 2 visits the Plose massif, the jagged Puez-Odle, fortress-like Sella, the majestic Marmolada, spectacular Pale di San Martino and the rugged Alpi Feltrine group as it journeys from the baroque town of Bressanone to Renaissance-style Feltre. On all of the Alta Via routes you can expect breathtaking mountain vistas and a truly memorable trekking experience.
A guidebook to the Walker's Haute Route, a classic trek between Chamonix in France and Zermatt in Switzerland. Covering 215km (134 miles), this long-distance trek linking Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn takes around 2 weeks and is suitable for trekkers with Alpine experience.
The route is described west to east in 14 stages, each between 9 and 20km (6-12 miles) in length. The route takes in 11 passes and 14,000m of ascent, with several route alternatives included allowing you to select the itinerary that suits you.
1:50,000 mapping included for each stage
GPX files available to download
Detailed information on mountain huts, facilities and refreshments along the route
A guidebook to trekking Alta Via 2, a route of 148km, from Chardonney and Courmayeur in the Gran Paradiso National Park. While not high on the difficulty scale, Alta Via 2 is strenuous, and best suited to trekkers with some alpine experience. Fittingly perfectly into a two-week time slot, the route is best undertaken between late June and late September.
The route is described across 12 stages (with a 4-stage extension option in place of Stages 6 and 7). Stages range from 5 to 18km, with stage ascent varying from 50m (Stage 8) to 1400m (Stage 9). Net ascent is 9630m. The route is described east to west so trekkers are rewarded with the beauty of Mont Blanc at the journey's end.
GPX files available to download
Detailed information on travel logistics, the mountain hut network, as well as kit requirements
Trek-specific Italian-English glossary included
Information given on local alpine flora and wildlife
Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket
Les parcours longue distance de la célèbre Alta Via en Italie traversent les Dolomites, principalement sur laxe nord-sud et de part et dautre de la frontière autrichienne.
Inclut des informations détaillées sur les parcours 1 et 2 de lAlta Via.
Les parcours 3 à 6 de lAlta Via sont décrits dans les grandes lignes pour des randonneurs à la recherche de défis personnels.
A guidebook to hiking the 850km (520 mile) GR11 (La Senda Pirenaica) trail between Irun on the Atlantic coast and Cap de Creus on the Mediterranean. Over the years it has become a well-defined hiking trail which mostly goes over good hiking paths through largely unspoilt and wild mountains and is suitable for experienced mountain hikers.
The GR11 is one of the long-distance trails which crosses the whole Pyrenees, staying on the Spanish side of the border. It is presented here in 47 stages of 7-31km (5-19 miles), four sections are given to allow the route to be broken into shorter treks.
Step-by-step route description and 1:100,000 mapping provided for each stage
Highlights include Navarre, Ordesa, Monte Perdido, Valles Occidentales, Posets-Maladeta, Parc Natural Alt Pirineu
Route Summary Table and Stage Facilities Planner to help plan itineraries
Detailed information on planning, local flora and fauna and accommodation
GPX files available to download
A guidebook to 32 day walks on Italy's Amalfi coast. Exploring the dramatic scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage site, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and cover the Amalfi coast as well as the Islands of Ischia and Capri.
Walks range from 3 to 11km (2-7 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 1-5 hours. The walks have been designed to allow you to combine routes to create longer days out and are easily accessible from Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi.
Local points of interest are featured including the Gulf of Naples
Sketch maps included for each walk
Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport
The 'Classic Haute Route', the traverse between Chamonix and Zermatt is described in this guide, which also brings together a selection of the high-level ski tours in the Western Alps in areas as diverse as the Ecrins, Vanoise, Haute Maurienne, Gran Paradiso, Mt Blanc, Valais and Urner Alps.
This guidebook shows the vast range of activities available in the mountains surrounding Chamonix. With routes for several different pursuits including walking, trail running, mountain biking, road cycling, via ferratas, rock climbing, mountaineering and bouldering, it is a comprehensive collection of everything this popular region has to offer. All the routes and activities range in difficulty, from easy strolls for all abilities to moderate rock climbs and glacier hikes, which require either technical skills or a professional guide. Families, groups of friends and mountaineers looking for a 'rest day' or a change to what they're used to will all find something to whet their appetites here. Chamonix has long been a dream destination for mountain adventures and its environment is ideal for such a varied list of activities. This guide allows you to enjoy its spectacular views and renowned summits in many different ways or by mixing and matching your favourites.
A guidebook to 70 day walks on the Azores. Exploring the varied scenery of all nine islands of this remote Atlantic archipelago, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.
Walks range from 4 to 25km (2-16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-8 hours. The routes cover the three island groups: the Eastern Group (São Miguel and Santa Maria), Central Group (Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial) and Western Group (Flores and Corvo).
1:50,000 maps are included for each walk
GPX files available to download
Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport
Highlights include an ascent of Pico, Portugal's highest mountain
Includes sections of the multi-day GR1 route
A guidebook to 8 walking and trekking routes in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park and Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park. Exploring the beautiful scenery of Patagonia, the routes are suitable for trekkers with some experience.
The routes are presented as 4 multi-day treks, ranging from 3 to 11 days in length, and 4 shorter day walks. The 10-day, 141km (88 mile) Torres del Paine circuit (or 'O') and 5-day, 71km (44 mile) half circuit (or 'W') are detailed with side trips to the 'towers' and the Valle Francés. A 4-day, 39km (24 mile) trek in the Cerro Fitz Roy area of Los Glaciares National Park is also described.
Sketch maps included for each walk
Detailed information on accommodation and facilities
Advice on planning and preparation
Highlights include excursions from Puerto Natales and El Calafate
A guidebook to hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), a spectacular circuit around Mont Blanc. Covering 170km (105 miles), the TMB takes around 11 days to walk from its official start at Les Houches (France), passing through Courmayeur (Italy) and Champex (Switzerland) before returning to France via the Chamonix valley. A well-serviced introduction to high-level mountain trekking for walkers with good levels of fitness, it can also be run, fastpacked or hiked in 5-9 days.
The route is described in both directions in 11 daily stages between 7 and 21km (5-13 miles) in length. Variant routes and alternative stages are also provided, giving the option of visiting cols, refuges and viewpoints not included on the official TMB route.
Contains step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:100,000 maps
Handy facilities planner, route summary tables and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary
Includes transport info, a French-English glossary, notes on local history and sites of interest
An map booklet, containing 1:25,000 IGN mapping and route line, is available separately from Cicerone
GPX files available to download
A guidebook to 25 multi-day treks in the Dolomites of north-east Italy. The routes range from moderate to challenging in difficulty, with varying degrees of mountain traverses, scrambles and exposure so a good head for heights is needed.
The treks range from 11 to 41km (7-25 miles) with daily distances of between 5 and 15km (3-9 miles). Each trek is designed to be hut-to-hut and last 2-4 days. The routes explore the major mountain groups of the UNESCO World Heritage site including Sella and Marmolada.
1:100,000 maps are included for each walk
Treks feature notes on access, difficulty and recommended maps for navigation on the ground
Public transport and accommodation options are detailed
A guidebook to 49 day walks and 10 multi-day treks in Iceland. From short, waymarked walks to challenging glacier crossings, there is something for walkers of all levels of fitness and experience.
The day walks range in length from 5 to 35km (3-22 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-10 hours. The multi-day treks vary in length from 34 to 143km (21-89 miles), take between 2 and 9 days to complete, and include the classic Laugavegur Trail and Hvannadalshnukur, Iceland's highest mountain.
Sketch maps included for each walk
Detailed information on public transport, accommodation and facilities
First volume of a 2-part guide to walking in the Haute Savoie in the French Alps. This guidebook covers the area south of Lake Geneva to the Swiss border including Salève, Chablais and the Vallée Verte, with Evian and Morzine among places to stay. 30 walks include local summits and ridges, but generally straightforward terrain.
A guidebook to 30 day walks in Italy's Gran Paradiso National Park, located between the Aosta Valley and Piedmont regions in the Graian Alps. Explore alpine mountainsides, lakes and river valleys in Italy's oldest national park. The routes are perfect for walking June to October, with options for walkers of all abilities.
Choose from graded hikes ranging from 2.5 to 24km (1.5-15 miles) that can be enjoyed in 1.5-8 hours. The routes are easily accessible by public transport from the park's villages and valleys. Holiday planning advice and accommodation ideas are also included.
GPX files available to download
1:50,000 maps included for each walk
Detailed information on local wildlife, alpine plants and history
A guidebook to 40 day walks in Italy's Abruzzo region. Exploring the wild region near Rome, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for walking May through October.
Routes range from 4-25km (2-16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-8 hours. Key bases include L'Aquila, Sulmona, Castel di Sangro, and the Maiella and Gran Sasso national parks and Sirente-Velino regional park.
1:50,000 maps included for each walk
GPX files available to download
Detailed information on planning, access and accommodation
Highlights include Val di Rose, the Prati di Tivo, and Corno Grande
Information given on local geology and wildlife
A guidebook to 25 inland and coastal walks on the islands of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the Channel Islands, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.
Walks range in length from 5 to 13km (3-8 miles) and some of the walks can be linked together to form 61km (38 miles) of the Channel Island Way.
1:15,000 States of Guernsey maps included for each walk
GPX files available to download
Detailed information on refreshments and public transport for each walk
A guidebook to 87 walks and scrambles on the Isle of Skye. Covering the largest island in the Inner Hebrides, the walks are suitable for most walkers, with shorter routes alongside plenty of more challenging, full-day hikes.
The routes range from 2 to 23km (1-15 miles) and can be combined to create longer days out. Eight routes include scrambles, which are clearly indicated in the book.
1:50,000 OS maps are included for each route
Detailed information on facilities, accommodation, history and geology
Easy access from Portree and Broadford
Highlights include routes in the Cuillin and Munro ascents
A guidebook to 35 day walks and 2 multi-day hikes in Switzerland's Arolla and Zinal. Exploring the beautiful scenery of Val d'Herens and Val d'Anniviers, west of Zermatt, the routes are generally long and high but on well-maintained paths, with some calling for a good head for heights.
Day walks range from 9 to 22km (6-14 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-10 hours. The routes are graded allowing you to choose routes suitable for your ability. Two multi-day hikes are also outlined, combining the day walks described.
1:50,000 maps are included for each walk
GPX files available to download
Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport
Highlights include Dent Blanche and Lac Bleu
