Adventuring in the Alps, Second Edition - Softcover

William E. Reifsnyder; Marylou Reifsnyder

9781578050246: Adventuring in the Alps, Second Edition

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1578050243 ISBN 13: 9781578050246

Publisher: Sierra Club Books, 1999

Completely revised and updated, this is the most complete guide to high-country hiking in all the Alpine countries and includes everything from detailed trail descriptions to accommodations and historical and cultural points of interest. It features:
43 of the best Alpine walks, with maps
Information on geography, year-round weather, and climate
Up-to-date details on accommodations, including booking offices, hostels, hotels, campgrounds, and mountain huts
German, French, Italian, and Slovene glossaries, with terms of special interest to hikers

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From the Inside Flap:

er some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe--and some of the finest hiking opportunities, from the shadow of the Matterhorn to the idyllic vineyard country of Kahlenberg, Austria. Here is the first complete guide to outdoor recreation opportunities in all the Alpine countries, outlining 43 of the best walks for the seasoned traveler or the casual day-hiker.
The trails are all conveniently reached from the principal cities of the Alps: Chamonix, Geneva, Zermatt, Interlaken, Z�rich, Munich, Garmisch, Ljubljana, Salzburg, Vienna, Vaduz, Verona, Bolzano, Innsbruck, and Milan. Both a general travel guide and a trail guide, Adventuring in the Alps features:
�  Complete trail descriptions and maps for each walk, with grading by difficulty, distance, and walking time
�  Information on local transportation and lodging, including booking offices, huts, hostels, inns, hotels, campgrounds, and ski resorts
�  Tips on hiking, winter

About the Author:

William Reifsnyder is retired Professor of Forest Meteorology at Yale University and currently lives in New Mexico.

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