A guidebook to ski mountaineering in the Western Alps. This selection of graded high-level ski tours in France, Switzerland and Italy is some of the finest and most accessible ski mountaineering in the world.
10 multi-day tours between 4-8 days and 13 day tours are included
The Classic Haute Route, Haute Maurienne Traverse, Vanoise, Verier and Arolla High Level Circuits, Ecrins, Gran Paradiso and Mont Blanc Haute Routes, Zermatt and Saas Fee 4000ers are described
Key centres include Chamonix, Champex, Zermatt, La Berade, Bonneval-sur-Arc, Aussois, Cogne (Val d'Aosta), Verbier
Can be skied March through May
Suitable for skiers with thorough training and experience
Overview maps and profiles are provided for each route
Detailed information on planning, safety, equipment, access, mountain huts and amenities