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Snowshoeing

Mont Blanc and the Western Alps

Author

Hilary Sharp

Cover

Paperback - PVC

ISBN

9781852843762

Published

1 Jan 2003

Availability

Published

Edition

First

ISBN (10)

1852843764

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm

Weight

370g

Pages

288

No. Maps

No. Photos

Originally Published

1 Jan 2003

Price £14.00

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.

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 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 keep aware of the dangers of winter in the mountains, and understand how to keep yourself and your party safe.