Alpine Ski Mountaineering Vol 1 - Western Alps

A guidebook to ski mountaineering in the Western Alps. This selection of graded high-level ski tours in France, Switzerland and Italy is some of the finest and most accessible ski mountaineering in the world. 10 multi-day tours between 4-8 days and 13 day tours are included. The Classic Haute Route, Haute Maurienne Traverse, Vanoise, Verier and Arolla High Level Circuits, Ecrins, Gran Paradiso and Mont Blanc Haute Routes, Zermatt and Saas Fee 4000ers are described. Key centres include Chamonix, Champex, Zermatt, La Berade, Bonneval-sur-Arc, Aussois, Cogne (Val d'Aosta), Verbier. Can be skied March through May. Suitable for skiers with thorough training and experience. Overview maps and profiles are provided for each route. Detailed information on planning, safety, equipment, access, mountain huts and amenities.