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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 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

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 Trekking In Greenland Arctic Circle Trail: An essential guidebook for anyone walking the Arctic Circle Trail. At just over 100 miles long, and taking 7 to 10 days to complete, the Arctic Circle Trail crosses the largest ice-free patch of West Greenland. This splendid trekking route, lying 25-30 miles north of the Arctic Circle runs from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut - both with airport access. The Arctic Circle Trail is unusual in that it is mostly along a trodden path from start to finish, equipped with basic huts at regular intervals and ‘wild’ tent pitches wherever you can find a suitable space on the ground. Anyone taking advantage of all the huts will spend nine days on the trail. The distance can be extended to run all the way from the ice cap to Sisimiut. The Arctic Circle Trail is very remote, with few other hikers on the trail, so it is not recommended for a first-time hiker, but it suitable for anyone who has previous experience of being self-sufficient for several days on a trail. Trekking in Greenland offers all the information experienced hikers will need to walk this waymarked route.; includes an optional extension to the ice cap and ascent of two nearby summits; illustrated with detailed HARVEY map extracts and colour photography; with town plans of Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq; £14.95

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