The Tour Of Mont Blanc: Complete Two-way Trekking Guide Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
The Tour of Mont Blanc is one of the best - if not the best - of the world's classic hikes. It circumnavigates the Mont Blanc massif in about eleven days. This new edition incorporates details of the new routes on the Italian section, as well as all other recent route changes and variants. The walk has all the excitement of the high mountains yet none of the worry of altitude sickness. It crosses numerous cols with stunning views of spectacular snow and rock peaks. Accommodation along the route is plentiful.The 'official' Tour du Mont Blanc follows an established route around the main block of mountains containing not only Mont Blanc but its principal allied summits. The author describes the tour both in the traditional 'anti-clockwise' direction and the 'clockwise' direction. There are several alternative routes that subsequently link, and these are also described. The routes, along with suggestions for alternative exploration, give what the author thinks is the very best perspective and appreciation of the whole region.
Flexibound: 240 pages
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited; 4 edition (April 27, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1852847794
ISBN-13: 978-1852847791
Product Dimensions: 4.6 x 0.6 x 7 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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This is the best version available if you're going to hike the TMB. As others have indicated, one does the hike either clockwise or counterclockwise and both are included here....making the book heavier than you'll want for your pack. Suggest, as I did, that you rip out (pull gently) the part of the guide you wont use as well as any other superfluous information that might be interesting to read before you go but you don't need on the trail (e.g. The History of MB). The book is much lighter! Love that the cover is a laminate that looks like it will hold up to weather & grimy hands etc very well.
Used this book for the entirety of the trail 2 years ago June. Minimally, you could get away with just this book. Detailed maps can be purchased when you get to the area and they will help with spatial understanding. I didn't make any reservations, traveled solo, and had no problems - even with limited knowledge of French and Italian... thanks to this book... I'll also plug Kev's GR5 trail guide. If your hiking the TMB, you might as well do the GR5 while you are at it.
Arrived in mint condition, on time. Includes clockwise and counterclockwise versions of the route. Since people do one or the other, but not both, everyone has no use for either one or another part of the book. Should be two versions. Route descriptions not as detailed as some people would like and need, and not enough detail maps. Includes list of lodging, but no info on what's offered at each or pricing.
Just completed the TMB (its amazing life changing and challenging) The book really helps and also can really confuse I want to make an american worded version the book is English but not how we speak it, there is a lot of extra un helpfull wording when your lost you just want the auther to give clear consice directions. This is the standard book everyone used so I dont think there is a better one I just want it broken down to 1 page main route 1 page alternate rout with key pictures of landmarks to look for - instead there will be a picture of a churh in town meenwhile I just missed an unmarked turn.
There was plenty of helpful information, but the trail descriptions and directions need to be more focused on the hikers' needs at the moment. It is often difficult to follow the trail directions from the book. Leave the extra commentary for another part of each chapter. Many of our fellow trekkers agreed the degree of difficulty was not accurately represented for the non-mountaineer trekker.
Anyone planning to hike the TMB needs this book! Spectacular pictures and great detail of the stages, climbs, descents and recommendations.
Bought the ebook for our first European trek. Found the book OK, lacking in the following:1. Maps do not give enough orientation.2. The intro / planning section did not provide us with guidance on how to plan the trek and what gear to bring.3. The description of the hiking sections is too long, with too much verbage. I got lost.
Best help for the tour! Though it's not perfect, you can find the rest of the information online. Whitout this book it would be very hard to plan the trip. It's a must have if u wanna go.
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