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Sample Route
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Published
Cover
Paperback - PVC
Published
1 Jan 2003
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852843762
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ISBN (10)
1852843764
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
370g
Pages
288
No. Maps
57
No. Photos
95
Originally Published
1 Jan 2003

Snowshoeing

Mont Blanc and the Western Alps by Hilary Sharp

This guidebook aims to show the keen hill-walker a selection of 70 snowshoeing walks, hikes and treks in the Mont Blanc area and Western Alps, with all walks more or less within sight of Mont Blanc. There are sections on equipment, technique, hazards, preparation and nature, as well as 70 outings, ranging from very gentle to particularly strenuous. More...

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Seasons

Any time between November and April, as long as there is snow on the ground.

Centres

Cluses, Beaufort, Morzine, Sallanches, Les Contamines, Samoens, St Gervais, Megeve, Chamonix, Les Read More... Houches, Argentiere, Vallorcine, Martigny, Col de la Forclaz, Finhaut, Champex, Bourg St Pierre, Aigle, Leysin, Diablerets, Villaars, Trois Torrents/Val d’Illiez, Sion, Les Hauderes, Arolla, Zinal, Visp, Zermatt.

Difficulty

All grades from beginners upwards are catered for. While this is a sport for all ages, you must Read More... keep aware of the dangers of winter in the mountains, and understand how to keep yourself and your party safe.

Must See

Having access to the peace of the mountains away from the busy pistes. Arriving back tired but Read More... elated after a great day!
 
 

Route 19, p122

Revised route grade: 1/2

Revised route aspect: E, N, W, S

Map: new text supersedes route on map p123

(text below replaces the paragraph ‘Return to the Col de la Forclaz…’)

Return to the Col de la Forclaz but do not take the steep ridge up ahead. Go left (south-west) and down a little in the direction of the ski lifts that you don't actually see, then zigzag up through the forest past the Chalais des Anglais, which is marked on the 1:25,000 map. From here reach a clearing, with the ski pistes on the right, and head up left towards the arête, which is quite narrow and separates the valley of St Gervais from the valley of Chamonix. The arête can be corniced. You can then reach the summit of Prarion. Take the time to stand and stare at the wonderful panorama spread out in front of you. Descend by the same route.

Route 20, p123

Revised route aspect: NW, S

Map: new text supersedes route on map p123

(text below replaces the sentence ‘Climb the obvious summit…lift station’, p124)

From the Bellevue lift station do not go directly to Mont Lachat. Follow the Tramway de Mont Blanc rail line under the summit to the col on the other side of Mont Lachat and go up in zigzags from here.

 
 
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