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Walks and climbs in the Pyrenees
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- Book Synopsis
- Explore the stunning Central and High Pyrenees, a wild mountain range stretching across France, Spain and Andorra. From soaring 3000m peaks and glacial lakes to deep valleys, ancient villages and rugged ridges, the region offers walkers and climbers a rich variety of landscapes and unforgettable views. Key highlights include the Cirque de Lescun, Pic du Midi d'Ossau, the Balaïtous massif, Gavarnie, Ordesa National Park, the Maladeta and Posets massifs and remote high valleys, providing opportunities for both short scenic walks and ambitious multi-day treks.This guidebook is suitable for walkers of all abilities and climbers comfortable on graded alpine routes from F to AD-. Routes are organised into 21 sections by valley or massif, covering everything from brief 30min valley walks to 12-day multi-stage treks and ascents of 25 summits, so you can tailor your adventure to your experience and ambitions. Many summits are accessible for those looking to add a mountaineering element to their trip.Step-by-step descriptions for 170 walks, treks, and 25 summit ascents, graded for difficulty and durationRoutes presented in 21 sections, including Cirque de Lescun, Pic du Midi d'Ossau, Balaïtous, Gavarnie, Ordesa National Park, Réserve Naturelle de Néouvielle, Maladeta, Aigüestortes, Andorra, and the Carlit MassifWalks and treks in the Pyrenees range from short 30-minute excursions to 12-day multi-day adventuresSketch maps for each route, plus detailed valley and massif overviews to aid navigationComprehensive information on accommodation, mountain huts, facilities, and public transport in the PyreneesExpert advice on planning, local flora and fauna, and preparation for climbs and Pyrenean multi-day treksPlan your Pyrenean adventure with confidence and enjoy the variety, challenge, and beauty of Europe's most spectacular mountain landscapes with this comprehensive guidebook.
- About The Author
- A lifelong passion for the countryside in general, and mountains in particular, drove Kev's desire to share his sense of wonder and delight in the natural world through his writing, guiding, photography and lecturing. Spending several months every year in various high-mountain regions researching guidebooks made him The Man with the World's Best Job. Kev enjoyed a fruitful partnership with Cicerone from the 1970s, producing 50 books, including guides to five major trekking regions of Nepal and to numerous routes in the European Alps and Pyrenees, as well as walking guides for Kent, Sussex and the Cotswolds. 'A Walk in the Clouds' is a collection of autobiographical short stories recording 50 years of mountain travel and adventures. He was also the contributing editor of the collaborative guide 'Trekking in the Himalaya' and Cicerone's celebratory anniversary compilation 'Fifty Years of Adventure'. A frequent contributor to outdoor magazines, Kev also wrote and illustrated brochures for national tourist authorities and travel companies. When not away in the mountains, Kev lived with his wife in a small cottage among what he called 'the Kentish Alps', with unrestricted walking country on the doorstep. But he also travelled throughout Britain during the winter months to share his love of the places he wrote about through a series of lectures. Sadly, Kev passed away in 2021. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him and by many more he inspired through his writing and talks.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781786310538
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, (25 November 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 416
- Weight
- 432 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 172 x 178 x 22 mm
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