Walking in the Valais: 120 Walks and Treks

by Kev Reynolds

Overview

A guidebook to 111 graded day walks and 10 multi-day treks in the Valais region of Switzerland. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the Pennine Alps, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.

Day walks range from 3 to 19km (2–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–8 hours. There are 10 multi-day treks outlined that range from 3 to 18 days, including the Tour of Mont Blanc (10 days) and Walker’s Haute Route (14 days).

• Sketch maps are included
• Detailed information on planning, mountain huts and public transport
• Highlights include the Swiss 4000m giants Matterhorn and Monte Rosa
• Easy access from Zermatt, Saas-Fee and Zinal

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781852847333
Publisher:	Cicerone Press Limited
Publication date:	08/30/2014
Series:	Cicerone Guide
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	4.80(w) x 6.80(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Kev Reynolds is a freelance writer, photojournalist and lecturer. A prolific compiler of guidebooks, his first title for Cicerone Press appeared in 1978; he has since produced 27 titles for Cicerone, with others being researched. A member of the Outdoor Writers' Guild, the Alpine Club and Austrian Alpine Club, his passion for mountains and the countryside remains undiminished, and he regularly travels throughout Britain to share that enthusiasm through his lectures.