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Cordee Books Classic Dolomite Climbs: A Cordee guidebook containing descriptions of 100 of the finest Dolomite Rock Climbs with grades ranging from III to VII each with a succinct description, a precise topo and suitable additional information. Already hailed as a classic in German this English guide will signal a rediscovery of Dolomite climbing for the well-trained modern technical climbers seeking demanding rock climbs in a spectacular but easily accessible situation. Not for the feint hearded!; £18.99

Cicerone Pyrenean Haute Route: A lesser known trail - the Cicerone Pyrenean Haute Route is a detailed guide to 800km trek along the Franco-Spanish border, from Hendaye to Banyuls-sur-Mer. The unwaymarked route is described in 45 days, with 500 GPS waymarks, information on villages, mountain huts, guesthouses, hotels and campsites and variant routes to avoid difficult sections. Also ascents of ten classic Pyrenean summits beside the route. Best times of year to visit: July and August. August can be extremely warm and thunderstorms are an everyday hazard! In June most high mountain passes are still covered with snow but it's a good time for both the first section and, from mid-June on, the final section (if you avoid Pic Carlit). Late August and the first days of September often bring a short period of extremely bad weather but afterwards the first half of September can be exceptionally beautiful. There will be frost at night from the second half of September. Snowfall in the high mountains is not uncommon in September. Be ready for anything!; £16.00

Cordee Books Mont Blanc Massif Vol 1 Guidebook: Volume one of the definitve and essenital climbing guide to the Mont Blanc massif - a climbers paradise!; £15.00

Cordee Books Via Ferrata France Guidebook: A new guide book for the sport of via ferrata which is becoming increasingly more popular for the adventurous hill-walker. The first to France and the first to include all mountain ranges, covering the Alps, Pyrenees, Masif Central and Corsica. This guide gives routes for over 100 via ferrata across France with heart-stopping photography and clear topo diagrams. An introductory section gives advice, background information and details of necessary equipment and on how to use the guide.; £14.95

Cicerone The GR10 Trail: The Cicerone Guide to the GR10 Trail details walking across the Pyrenees from Atlantic to Mediterranean. Taking 50 days to complete and divided here into sections tackled in a fortnight's holiday, with details of accommodation and transport. The GR10 is one of a number of official long-distance paths (Grandes Randonnées) in France. Ideal for early June through to the end of September, although care should be taken over high passes early in season. High season July and August.; £12.95