Handy guidebook to mountain activities based in Chamonix in the French Alps.
Selections of graded routes described for walking, trekking, mountaineering,
mountain biking, road cycling, via ferratas, rock climbing and bouldering,
with clear advice for novices for each activity. Adventures to fill an
exciting trip for everyone to the Chamonix area.
Activities covered in detail include walks, treks, mountaineering routes, road
cycling, MTBing, rock climbing, bouldering and via ferratas, all within easy
reach of Chamonix – with suggestions for other outdoor options in the valley,
too, from rafting to paragliding.
Whether you and your holiday companions are adrenalin junkies or Alpine
ramblers, or a mixture of both, there’s plenty to keep everyone happy, day
after day, in this spectacular region.
– 6 sections, with basic information gear, terrain, technique and access for
each activity and a range of contrasting routes, illustrated with maps or
topos as necessary
– notes about activities such as rafting, canyoning, paragliding and trail
running and things to do when it rains
– clear overview maps to help you choose and plan your days