Guides
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Cicerone
Scotland's Mountain Ridges Guidebook
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Ridges are epic. Graceful carved walkways slung between summits, twisted spines of stone - these can be the most beautiful of mountain landforms. With elegant lines and giddy exposure, ridge climbs emit a powerful siren call, drawing us out onto the rocks. Life on the edge has a special quality, born of the contrast of empty space all around, and intricate detail in close-up. The crests are strangely irresistible. Scotland's ridges are among the finest mountaineering lines in the country, every one a unique adventure. The variety of these routes reflects the breadth of the mountain experience: a rich mix of summer scrambles, technical rock and challenging winter climbs. This book covers both the popular classics and some obscure gems, aiming to celebrate these thrilling climbs as much as to document them. The chosen selection spans the grade range, with routes to suit all levels of ability. Whether an earthbound hillwalker or an accomplished climber, Scotland's ridges cannot fail to stir your imagination.
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£17.99
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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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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
Moveable Feasts
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Nutrition is essential to ensure you perform at your best whilst on the hill. Moveable Feasts contains all you need to plan your camp cooking. Part one has advice on nutrition, camp cooking equipment, water, packing food, camping with children and wild foods. Part two has nearly 100 recipes for camp meals with an index highlighting high-energy, lightweight, child-friendly, vegetarian, prepare-at-home and super-quick recipes.
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£14.95
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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
