Hiking the Tour of Monte Rosa (Paperback)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Cicerone Press, Kendal, 2025

1786312662 / 9781786312662

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Paperback. The Tour of Monte Rosa (TMR) is a high-alpine alternative to the Tour du Mont Blanc, a challenging circular trek through the Swiss and Italian Alps that spans approximately 174km (108miles). Typically completed in 1011 days, the route features daily ascents and descents averaging 1,000m and walking times of up to 7 hours 30 minutes (excluding breaks), with unavoidable back-to-back, long, and technical days. Optional glacier crossings add a thrilling alpine dimension, making this a trek for experienced walkers seeking both challenge and adventure.Following a circular route around the Monte Rosa massif, the trek provides unparalleled views of seven of the ten highest peaks in the Alps, including iconic mountains such as the Matterhorn, Weisshorn, Dom, Rimpfischhorn and the Monte Rosa massif itself. The east face of Monte Rosa, Europes largest mountain wall, dominates the skyline with its Himalayan-scale wall of granite and ice, creating a landscape as awe-inspiring as it is challenging.This expertly researched Cicerone guidebook is an essential companion for walkers planning the Tour of Monte Rosa, offering practical advice and detailed guidance to navigate this iconic high-alpine route safely and confidently.The route is described in 11 daily stages with one alternative stage and optional glacier crossings, supported by 1:100,000 mapping and elevation profiles for clear planning and navigationStage-by-stage logistics in a handy facilities table covers accommodation options along the TMR, transport links, resupply points and itinerary advice, helping walkers plan each day effectivelyPractical planning guidance includes preparation, equipment, weather considerations and high-alpine safety tips, essential for a route with long, technical days and significant altitude gainGPX files are available to download for the whole Tour of Monte Rosa, providing a digital navigation option for smartphones and GPS devices on the trailScenic and cultural insights bring the trek to life, highlighting historic Swiss and Italian villages, dramatic alpine passes, and breathtaking panoramas of the Monte Rosa massif and surrounding 4,000m peaksFor experienced walkers seeking a challenging, high-alpine adventure, the Tour of Monte Rosa offers a unique opportunity to journey among giants. With this trusted guidebook, youll be fully equipped to embrace the challenge, navigate the terrain, and experience some of the Alps most spectacular and iconic mountains. Guidebook to the Tour of Monte Rosa (TMR), a 174km (108 mile) circular trek through the Swiss and Italian Alps. Presented in 11 stages with variants and two optional glacier crossings, the route includes several iconic alpine passes. With trek planning resources, an accommodation guide and 1:100,000 maps for each stage. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Codice articolo 9781786312662

Titolo
Hiking the Tour of Monte Rosa (Paperback)
Autore
Maddy Williams
Editore
Cicerone Press, Kendal
Anno di pubblicazione
2025
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
1786312662
ISBN 13
9781786312662

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