Description
Secured mountain routes from north to south.
The French Alps offer via ferratas of very different character, from straightforward introductory routes to steep and exposed tours on large rock faces. Via Ferratas of the French Alps collects 66 options. The selection provides a broad basis for choosing destinations and planning a touring holiday.
Six areas between Geneva and Briançon.
The book covers the northern Alps, Chambéry, Tarentaise, Maurienne, Grenoble, and Briançon, among others. Routes are graded by difficulty, exposure, and the seriousness of the surroundings. The descriptions make it easier to assess the entire trip, including access and return, before deciding on the day’s objective.
Practical help to get started.
Richard Miller explains techniques and equipment, and provides advice on how to plan the tours. Many routes are naturally reached by car, so the book also functions well as a reference work during a longer Alpine journey. Choose an area as a base, or let the routes guide the stages between several mountain resorts.
Who is the book suitable for?
The guide caters to both less experienced via ferrata practitioners and those seeking demanding, airy routes. The choice must be based on one’s own skills and physical capacity. Suitable safety equipment and knowledge of its use are necessary. The season varies with altitude and location, and local opening times and conditions should be checked before the trip.
A long tradition of guidebooks.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher grew from climbers and mountain folk who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for hiking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Richard Miller. English language. 352 pages. First edition, published in 2014. ISBN 9781852846480.
