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The landscape and the journey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kev Reynolds and Jonathan Williams follow Switzerland\u2019s Via Alpina, also called the Alpine Pass Route, east to west towards Lake Geneva. Valleys and passes connect distinct mountain regions into a continuous journey.<\/p>\n

Routes and itinerary options<\/strong><\/p>\n

The approximately 400-kilometre route has nineteen stages plus an optional Liechtenstein prologue. Engelberg, Meiringen, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and Kandersteg feature; Hoht\u00fcrli reaches 2778 metres. Alternatives and shorter itineraries help adapt a roughly three-week journey.<\/p>\n

Maps and practical planning<\/strong><\/p>\n

1:100,000 maps, profiles, stage descriptions and facilities summaries accompany accommodation, food, transport, equipment, languages and access information. GPX tracks are available from Cicerone. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.<\/p>\n

Choosing the right trip<\/strong><\/p>\n

Repeated passes and substantial ascent demand fitness and Alpine experience; some sections are exposed or technically harder. July\u2013September is usual, with lingering snow possible earlier. Choose an itinerary that fits your experience and available time, allowing flexibility for weather and local conditions.<\/p>\n

About this edition<\/strong><\/p>\n

English-language paperback by Kev Reynolds and Jonathan Williams. Fourth edition, published in July 2023. 216 pages. ISBN 9781786311603.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Walk around 400 km from Sargans to Montreux in nineteen stages over sixteen passes, with maps, profiles and practical Swiss trekking advice.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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