Overview

Mountaineering in the Swiss Alps presents a selection of classic routes in the main Swiss climbing areas that have forged Switzerland's reputation as a mountaineering paradise. Featured are over thirty climbs, ranging from relatively easy normal routes to more challenging itineraries. All are within the capabilities of most mountaineers and provide an excellent introduction to the wide variety of climbing that Switzerland has to offer. Every route, whether it is a pure rock climb, a mixed ridge, a big north face or a long traverse, was chosen for the beauty of the surroundings and the quality of the climbing. Some are on world famous peaks that every mountaineer aspires to climb, such as the Matterhorn (Mont Cervin), the Breithorn and the Monch; others are on lesser-known summits and will delight those who like getting away from the beaten track. Written by mountaineer and author Stephane Maire, each route features technical notes, a route description and topo, and photos illustrating the climb's unique character.

Full Product Details

Author:   Stephane Maire ,  Paul Henderson
Publisher:   Vertebrate Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Vertebrate Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 22.50cm
Weight:   0.225kg
ISBN:  

9781910240557

ISBN 10:   1910240559
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   15 June 2015
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction & practical information Glossary: English–French–German–Italian  1 Grand Muveran: Saille Ridge 2 Gastlosen: South-west–North-east Traverse of the Marchzähne 3 Petit Combin: North Face 4 Aiguilles Rouges d’Arolla: North–South Traverse 5 Matterhorn: Lion Ridge and Hörnli Ridge 6 Besso & Blanc de Moming: South-west Ridge and Traverse 7 Ober Gabelhorn: North Face 8 Zinalrothorn: Rothorngrat and North Ridge 9 Breithorn: East–West Traverse 10 Liskamm: West–East Traverse 11 Lenzspitze & Nadelhorn: North-east Face and Traverse 12 Jegigrat: South-east Spur of the Grand Gendarme and North-east–South-west Traverse 13 Weissmies: North Ridge 14 Blüemlisalphorn & Morgenhorn: North Face and Traverse of the Ridge 15 Bietschhorn: East Spur 16 Stockhorn: South Ridge 17 Mönch: Nollen 18 Schreckhorn: South Pillar 19 Klein & Gross Simelistock: North–South Traverse 20 Gross Diamantstock: East Ridge 21 Gross Bielenhorn: South-east Ridge 22 Schijenstock: South Ridge 23 Salbitschijen: South Ridge 24 Poncione di Cassina Baggio: South Ridge 25 Pizzo del Prévat: North-east Ridge and North-east Pillar 26 Piz Cavardiras: South Ridge 27 Piz Balzet: South Ridge 28 Punta da l’Albigna: Meuli Route 29 Piz Kesch: North-east Ridge of the Keschnadel and Keschgrat 30 Piz Bernina: Biancograt

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Author Information

Stephane Maire is a secondary school teacher with qualifications in electrical engineering and geology. He enjoys every aspect of mountaineering and has climbed extensively in the Mont Blanc Range and the Eastern Alps. Stephane's other books include Alpes valaisannes: Chemins de Lumiere, published by Olizane, Du Cervin au Leman, Les plus beaux tours du Valais, published by Glenat, and Par-dela les Cimes: Selection d'itineraires en Suisse, published by the Swiss Alpine Club. He also contributes to climbing magazines in Switzerland and France.

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