2004. Over 16 passes along the northern edge of the Alps, past the Eiger, Jungfrau and many other renowned peaks. A 325 km route in 15 suggested stages.
The Alpine Pass Route traverses Switzerland from east to west - from the ancient town of Sargans on the borders of Leichtenstein, to Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva. It covers some 325 kilometres of mountain and valley, and crosses 16 passes with an accumulation of almost 18,000 metres of height gain in fifteen stages.
Each pass is different: from the remote slender crest of the Richetli to the broad tourist-thronged Kleine Scheidegg or the rocky crest of the Bunderchrinde and the grassy saddle of the Blattipass with its incredible views of the Oberland giants. Snow-capped peaks accompany the walker - the Todi and the Titlis; the Wetterhorn, Eiger and Jungfrau; the Kandersteg peaks; Wildstrubel, Wildhorn and Diablerets.
Accommodation is plentiful. The route can be done as one long hard walk, or split into two easier holidays. There are many options - cable-cars; chair-lifts and funiculars can be used in many places. It is a route to suit all walkers.
Mountain SafetyKey to Profiles and MapsPreface to the Second Edition
IntroductionThe Alpine Pass RouteThe RouteSuggested ItinerariesGetting There and Back AgainWhen to GoAccommodationLanguagesNotes for WalkersPaths and WaymarksRecommended MapsSafety in the MountainsUsing the Guide.Information at a Glance
The RouteStage 1: Sargans Mels WeisstannenStage 2: Weisstannen Foopass ElmStage 3: Elm Richetlipass LinthalStage 4: Linthal Klausenpass AltdorfStage 5: Altdorf Surenenpass EngelbergStage 6: Engelberg Jochpass MeiringenStage 7: Meiringen Grosse Scheidegg GrindelwaldStage 8: Grindelwald Kleine Scheidegg LauterbrunnenStage 9: Lauterbrunnen Mόrren Sefinenfurke GriesalpStage 10: Griesalp Hohtόrli KanderstegStage 11: Kandersteg Bunderchrinde AdelbodenStage 12: Adelboden Hahnenmoospass LenkStage 13: Lenk Lauenen GsteigStage 14: Gsteig Blattipass Col des Andιrets Col des MossesStage 15: Col des Mosses Col de Chaude Montreux
AppendicesAppendix A: Useful AddressesAppendix B: BibliographyAppendix C: German-French-English Glossary
