Autumn/Winter 09
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Cordee Books
Classic Dolomite Climbs
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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!
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£18.99
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Cicerone
Pyrenean Haute Route
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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!
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£16.00
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Cordee Books
Mont Blanc Massif Vol 1 Guidebook
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Volume one of the definitve and essenital climbing guide to the Mont Blanc massif - a climbers paradise!
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£15.00
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Cicerone
Walks and Climbs in the Pyrenees - 5th Edition
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This Cicerone guide covers all valleys and peaks from France and Spain, with through routes and peaks to bag.Guidebook of walks and climbs in the Pyrenees, covering both the French and Spanish sides of the High Pyrenees with over 170 walks, multi-day tours, climbing and mountaineering ascents.
Suitable for - Winter in the Pyrenees stretches from November to April. Summer activities between May and October, although snow may hold on into July. Thunderstorms on hot summer afternoons.
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£15.00
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Cicerone
Walks in the Valais
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The ultimate walkers playground, this Cicerone guidebook shows 120 routes through the Swiss Valais in the Pennine Alps, with such peaks as the Matterhorn, Dent Blanche and Monte Rosa providing the backdrop. Covers Bettmeralp, Lötschental, Saastal, Mattertal, Turtmanntal, Val d’Annivers, Val d’Hérens, Val de Nendaz, Val de Bagnes, Val d’Entremont, Val Ferret, Vallée de Trient.
Ideal for the following seasons - June to September should be mainly clear of snow, and most of the mountain huts will be open.
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£14.00
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