Europe's High Points – summits of 50 European countries
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Europe's High Points
Getting to the top in 50 countries by Rachel Crolla, Carl McKeating
A guide to reaching the summit of every country in Europe - driving, walking and climbing routes to the tops of 50 countries in Europe. Detailed route descriptions, sketch maps - advice on transport, seasons, grading and gear. From afternoon strolls in Malta to three-day mountaineering ascents on classic Alpine routes such as Mont Blanc. More...
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Activities
strolling, hiking and climbing!Difficulty
from simple sightseeing (eg Vatican City) to serious Alpine climbs (Mont Blanc) - all routes Read More... clearly graded and equipment required givenMust See
for the authors, it was Hvannadalshnukur in Iceland but each reader will have their personal Read More... favourite.. Scafell Pike (England)? Mount Elbrus (Russia)? Rysy (Poland)?Heading to the highest point of any European country is an experience not to be missed. Europe offers the hiker a wealth of adventure and a huge variety of dazzling scenery and each of our 50 countries celebrates its national high point in a different way. Now this unique guide brings together clear and detailed route descriptions of how to reach the summits of countries from Liechtenstein to Latvia, across the continent.
Whether you are attempting to climb a selection of individual high points or collect the set, you will find these routes lead you to some of the most striking landscapes and exciting terrain that Europe has to offer, with all the information you need about each country to get there – along with interesting but incidental information that you don’t!
Stretching from the frozen tundra of the Arctic Circle to the arid plains of the Sierra Nevada, this book contains something for everyone – from afternoon strolls in Malta and Moldova to three-day mountaineering ascents on classic Alpine routes such as Mont Blanc and Dufourspitze.
Don’t cross the Channel without it!












