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Cicerone Trekking In The Alps: An inspirational guidebook to 20 classic treks in the Alps. As well as introducing new hiking areas in the Alps, classics such as the Tour of Mont Blanc, and Chamonix to Zermatt are included. Trekking in the Alps is immensely satisfying, and this book celebrates the rich and scenic diversity for which this great mountain range is renowned.Trekking in the Alps is immensely satisfying. The physical challenge is part of it, but so too is the sense of achievement as you get to the top of a lofty pass that may have taken several hours to reach. Then there are the views, the ever-changing panoramas and the distant horizon adorned with peaks and ridges that lures you on day after day.Edited by Alpine specialist Kev Reynolds, and written by a team of eight experienced authors, writers and guides bringing these classic treks to life. This compilation of the best walking in the Alps looks at each trek in turn, discovering what makes them special, and how to choose your next trekking holiday.; £17.95

Cicerone Torres Del Paine Trekking: Guide book to trekking in Chile and Patagonia, with emphasis on low-impact treks. Routes include the Torres del Paine Circuit (10-11 days), Half Circuit (4-5 days) and other 2-day treks: Laguna Verde, Rio Pingo and Laguna Azul. Many other routes and information on mountain refuges and how to link routes together. The Torres del Paine Circuit is one of the world’s truly great treks, an epic 10 to 11-day journey through magnificent mountain scenery at the southern tip of the Andes. With its iconic granite spires, vast glaciers, unspoilt forests and rich wildlife, Chile’s premier national park is unforgettable.At the same time, access to the park is easy, trails are clear and refuges are well positioned, and this comprehensive trekking guide tells you all you need to know to explore.; 4 treks and 4 day walks fully described alongside suggestions for other excursions from Puerto Natales; plenty of information about travel to and within Chile and accommodation in Puerto Natales and Santiago; tips about trekking in Los Glaciares national park in neighbouring Argentina; £15.00

Cicerone The Hillwalkers Guide to Mountaineering: A guide to the techniques, gear and skills that the ambitious hillwalker needs to tackle Britain’s classic mountaineering challenges competently. The Cicerone - Hillwalkers Guide to Mountaineering, covers the use of the rope to abseil, belay and protect ascents and descents, placement of protection, gear selection, navigation, survival, scrambling and first aid skills.; £14.00

Cicerone Trekking In The Dolomites: Guide to walking Alta Via 1 and Alta Via 2, the finest long-distance treks through the Italian Dolomites, in southern Europe. Alta Via 1 is 120km, taking 10 days from Lago di Braies to Belluno. Alta Via 2 (150km) is higher, from Bressanone to Feltre, taking over 2 weeks. The tougher Alte Vie 3-6 are described in outline. The Italian Dolomites have long been renowned for the breathtaking scenery they offer to trekkers. Recently declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the region’s well established treks alongside glorious mountains allow spectacular views in every direction. With full route descriptions for AV1 and AV2, as well as AV3–6 in summarised form, this guide gives readers all the information they need to immerse themselves fully in the sheer beauty of the area.; completely rewritten third edition; several optional variants to the established routes; comprehensive practical information as you go; £14.00

Cicerone Mountain Walking In Southern Catalunya: A dramatic coastal mountain region of great natural beauty, Southern Catalunya is mysteriously unknown outside Spain. In the mountains, limestone crags with well-established paths overlook the orange and olive groves and a long-distance path runs along the coast.This first English-language guide introduces walkers of all abilities to an idyllic winter walking destination. 30 route descriptions, illustrated with colour maps and photography all routes graded for difficulty and route-finding information about local history, culture and amenities; £12.95