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Information Sheet
Introduction
Contents
Sample Route
Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - PVC
Published
9 Oct 2008
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852843731
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ISBN (10)
185284373X
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
340g
Pages
256
No. Maps
23
No. Photos
96
Originally Published
1 Jan 2002

Alpine Ski Mountaineering Vol 1 – Western Alps

by Bill O'Connor

The classic Haute Route, the ski mountaineering traverse through the Alps between Chamonix and Zermatt, is described in this guidebook, which also brings together a selection of the finest high-level ski tours in the Western Alps in areas as diverse as the Ecrins, Vanoise, Haute Maurienne, Gran Paradiso, Mont Blanc, Valais and Urner Alps. More...

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Seasons

Generally, February/March until May. Best times vary from route to route, and are indicated in the Read More... guide.

Centres

Chamonix, Champex, Zermatt, La Berade, Bonneval-sur-Arc, Aussois, Cogne (Val d’Aosta), Verbier.

Difficulty

Ski mountaineering is a potentially dangerous activity, and should only be undertaken by those Read More... with a full understanding of the risks and with the training and experience to evaluate them.

Must See

Idyllic conditions of perfect snow, few crevasses, a track in place, and perfect clear weather!
 
 

IGN 1:25,000

Meije Pelvoux TOP 25 2436 ET

Tignes - Val d Isere - Haute Maurienne TOP 25 2633 ET

Les Trois Vallees TOP 25 3534 OT

Chamonix Massif du Mt Blanc 3630 OT

St Gervais 3531 ET


Didier Richards 1:50,000

Ecrins - Haute-Dauphine


IGC 1:25,000

Grand Paradiso la Grivola Cogne

Cervino-Matterhorn e Monte Rosa


Kompass 1:50,000. Sheet 86

CNS Ski Maps 1:50,000. Sheets: 282S, 283S, 284S.

CNS 1:25,000. Sheets: 1344, 1345, 1346, 1347, 1348, 1329, 1326

Landerskarte Der Schweiz 1:50,000. Sheets: 283S, 293

Landerskarte Der Schweiz 1:25,000. Sheets: 1327, 1346, 1347, 1328, 1329, 1347, 1348, 1349

 
 
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