Trekking the Swiss Alpine Pass Route - Via Alpina 1
Trekking East to West across Switzerland
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East to West across Switzerland
This guidebook presents the stunning Alpine Pass Route, now fully waymarked as Via Alpina 1. The 360km trail traverses Switzerland from east to west, from Sargans near the Liechtenstein border to Montreux on Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Crossing sixteen Alpine passes, it showcases some of the country's most breathtaking mountain landscapes, boasting views of iconic peaks such as the Wetterhorn, Eiger, Jungfrau and Les Diablerets. The route is suitable for those with some experience of Alpine trekking: it amasses over 20,000m of ascent and involves some steep sections. It can be completed in 2–3 weeks, although it is also possible to walk shorter sections, or postbus, cable-car and rail connections could be used to allow for a tighter schedule.
With a wealth of practical advice and information on local points of interest, the guide has all you need to plan a successful trip. The Via Alpina 1 is presented in 18 stages, each featuring step-by-step route description accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping, route profiles and notes on transport, accommodation and facilities. In addition, a 26km prologue in Liechtenstein and an alternative finish following the old course of the Alpine Pass Route via Gsteig are also described. Accommodation options range from mountain huts to hotels and inns, with camping available at a number of licensed sites along the route.
Much of the scenery of the Alpine Pass Route is quintessentially Swiss: rocky peaks towering above flower-strewn meadows, traditional wooden chalets nestled in sweeping green valleys. Each pass has its own character – from the spectacular Hohtürli to bustling Kleine Scheidegg – opening onto new vistas and horizons. This is a journey to savour and one which will linger long in the heart and memory.
A guidebook to walking the Swiss Via Alpina from Sargans to Montreux on Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Covering 400km (250 miles), this long-distance trek in the Swiss Alps takes around 3 weeks to walk and is suitable for experienced trekkers.
The route is described from east to west in 19 stages, each between 12 and 29km (8–18 miles) in length. A 27km (17 mile) prologue stage from Liechtenstein is also included, as well as detour stages via Lenk and Gsteig.
- 1:100,000 maps included for each stage
- GPX files available to download
- Detailed information on mountain huts,facilities and public transport
- Advice on planning and preparation
Weight:
255 g
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Product Type:
Books
Language:
English
EAN:
9781786311603
Pages:
216
Year of publication:
2023
Continent: Europe
Country: Switzerland, Liechtenstein
Region: Genfer See, innerschweiz, Glarner Alpen, Urner Alpen, Waadtländer Alpen, Sarganserland, Rheintal, Liechtenstein, Berner Oberland, Berner Alpen, Westliche Berner Alpen, Kandertal, Saanenland, Haslital, Romandie
Places / Mountains / Lakes: Grindelwald, Engelberg, Vaduz, Kandersteg, Lauterbrunnen, Adelboden, Gstaad, Sargans, Linthal, Rochers de Naye, Montreux, Meiringen, Gaflei, lenk