Mont Blanc Walks, France, Italy, Europe - walking and trekking

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Published

14 Apr 2010

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Second

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9781852845971

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17.2 x 11.6 x 2.0cm

Weight

350g

Pages

288

Originally Published

14 Apr 2010

Mont Blanc Walks

50 Walks and 4 Short Treks by Hilary Sharp

A guide to walking and trekking routes, on both the French and Italian sides of Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco), from Chamonix or Courmayeur. Includes 50 day walks and 4 short multi-day treks for Vallorcine to Plaine Joux, Tour des Aiguilles Rouges, Vallorcine to Servoz and a circuit of the Italian Val Ferret. New, updated edition with 50 new route maps. More...

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Seasons

Mid-June to mid-September is the main season; before this there will be snow at higher and Read More... possibly lower levels, and earlier and later the huts will not be open.

Centres

St Gervais, Les Contamines, Servoz, Les Houches, Chamonix, Argentiere, Vallorcine and Courmayeur Read More... on the Italian side

Difficulty

mainly day walks, with some shorter walks and 4 short treks; ranges from easy to tough routes for Read More... experienced high-mountain walkers

Must See

Lac Blanc, the balcony routes, the Chamonix Aiguilles, Mont Blanc on clear days and (even better) Read More... clear evenings; Alpine flowers and wildlife

Introduction

The Region
How it all Started
Glaciers
Via Ferratas
Animals and Birds
Flowers and Trees
Transhumance and Alpages
When to Go
Getting There
Alpine Accommodation
Language
Currency
Maps
Safety
Security and Rescue
Guided Walking
Walking with Dogs
Mountain Biking
Trail Running
Things not to be Missed
How to Use this Guide

THE WALKS

Chapter 1 – St Gervais Les Bains and Les Contamines-Montjoie
1   Mont Truc
2   Mont Joly
3   Lac d’Armancette
4   Col de la Fenêtre
5   Tête Nord des Fours
6   Lacs and Monts Jovet

Chapter 2 – Servoz and the Plateau d’Assy
7   Lac Vert
8   Pointe Noire de Pormenaz
9   The Dérochoir and the Désert de Platé

Chapter 3 – Les Houches
10   Le Prarion
11   Mont Vorassay
12   Aiguillette des Houches

Chapter 4 – Chamonix
13   Chamonix Valley Walk
14   La Chapeau and Tête des Prapators
15   Montenvers
16   Montagne de Blaitière
17   Chalet de Cerro
18   Montagne de la Côte
19   Refuge de Bel Lachat and Le Brévent
20   Grand Balcon Sud – La Flégère to Planpraz
21   Lac Blanc
22   Tête de Villy
23   Col de Salenton
24   Lac Cornu and Lacs Noirs

Chapter 5 – Argentière
25   Argentière Valley Walk
26   Pierre à Bosson
27   Tête du Grand Chantet
28   Aiguillette d’Argentière – Les Chéserys
29   Argentière Glacier Pointe de Vue
30   Aiguillette des Posettes
31   Refuge Albert Premier
32   Croix de Fer

Chapter 6 – Vallorcine
33   Vallorcine Valley Walk
34   Pointe de la Terrasse and Tré-les-Eaux Valley
35   Cheval Blanc
36   Dinosaur Tracks
37   Bel Oiseau
38   Col de Barberine and Fontanabran
39   Refuge de la Pierre à Bérard
40   Mont Buet by the Normal Route
41   Refuge de Loriaz
42   Emosson from Loriaz
43   Mont Buet by the north ridge

Chapter 7 – Courmayeur
44   Punta della Croce
45   Mont Fortin
46   Mont Chétif
47   Col and Lac Liconi
48   Mont de la Saxe
49   Tête Entre Deux Sauts
50   Tête de Ferret

Chapter 8 – Multi-day Treks
51   Vallorcine to Plaine Joux
52   Tour of the Aiguilles Rouges
53   Vallorcine to Servoz
54   Italian Val Ferret Circuit

APPENDIX 1 Mont Blanc Region Tourist Offices
APPENDIX 2 Useful Terms and Glossary
APPENDIX 3 Transport in the Chamonix and Courmayeur Valleys
APPENDIX 4 Rainy Day/Rest Day Activities
APPENDIX 5 Hut Etiquette
APPENDIX 6 Climbing Peaks and Hiring Guides