Description
Find your own hiking days around Mont Blanc.
Glacier views, mountain lakes, and open balcony trails make the Mont Blanc region a destination with far more possibilities than a single thru-hike. Mont Blanc Walks provides a wide selection of day walks. You can choose a fixed base, explore multiple sides of the massif, or let your holiday evolve according to fitness and conditions.
50 day walks and four longer alternatives.
Hilary Sharp describes walks of approximately 3–20 kilometres, with clear grading. The selection ranges from easy valley walks to rugged high-mountain terrain and some secured sections. The book also contains overviews of four multi-day treks. These provide ideas for longer itineraries when you wish to link several hiking days together.
From Chamonix to Courmayeur and Ferret.
The bases provide access to diverse landscapes and views. Highlights include Lac Blanc, Grand Balcon Sud, Aiguilles Rouges, and Mont de la Saxe. The guide combines route descriptions and maps with practical advice on transport, accommodation, and the use of local connections, allowing you to evaluate the entire hiking day before you start.
Who is the book suitable for?
The book is suitable for experienced hikers who want both lighter alternatives and more demanding mountain experiences. The gradings help you choose the correct level. Summer, when huts and lifts are in operation, provides the greatest selection. Snow may limit higher-altitude routes early in the season, and conditions should be assessed for each walk.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountain people who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Hilary Sharp. English language. 288 pages. Third edition, published in 2016. ISBN 9781852848194.
