1995. Color photos, maps. The ultimate alpine long distance walk which encircles most of the Pennine Alps. Covers Martigny to Valle della Sesia (via the Italian valley). Durable PVC cover.
The Grand Tour of Monte Rosa encircles most of the Pennine Alps.
Vol 1: Martigny to Valle delle Sesia (The Italian Valleys)
Vol 2: Valle delle Sesia to Martigny (The Swiss Valleys)
Chris Wright's splendid text embraces all the many variants (especially in the Italian valleys), so as well as being the first English language guide to the entire tour, it can be used for smaller Pennine tours in Italy and Switzerland. Full account is taken of the places en route, accommodation and historical associations.
The GTMR will certainly become the ultimate Alpine walk, outclassing all others. Strong walkers could do it in 13 days, but most walkers would prefer a more leisurely three weeks. Both volumes are copiously illustrated with photographs, maps and diagrams.
INTRODUCTION The Grand Tour of Monte Rosa The Monte Rosa Range and the Pennine AlpsGENERAL INFORMATION A When to Go B How to Get There C Currency D Insurance E The Language F Preparation and Precautions G Mountain Safety H Clothing and Equipment I Paths and Waymarks J Accommodation K Flora and Fauna L Maps M Using this Guide
SECTIONS1 Martigny and the Val de Bagnes2 Val de Bagnes to Valpelline 2.1 Fenêtre de Durand 2.2 Col de Breuson3 Valpelline to Valtournanche 3.1 Col de Valcournera 3.2 Col de Livournea3.3 Col de Montagnaya 3.4 Colle de Vessona 3.5 Fenêtre di Tzan 3.6 Col Fenêtre4 Valtournanche to Valle d’Ayas 4.1 The Matterhorn/Monte Cervino 4.2 The (St.) Théodule Pass 4.3 Colle Superiore delle Cime Bianche 4.4 Colle Inferiore delle Cime Bianche 4.5 Colletto della Roisetta 4.6 Col di Nana 4.7 Colle Portola5 Valle d’Ayas to Valle di Gressoney 5.1 Colle di Bettaforca 5.2 Passo del Rothorn 5.3 Colle di Pinter6 Valle di Gressoney to Valle della Sesia 6.1 The Ascent of Monte Rosa 6.2 The Name of Monte Rosa 6.3 Col d’Olen 6.4 Colle Valdobbia
VOLUME 2 7 Valle della Sesia to Valle Anzasca 8 Valle Anzasca to Saastal 9 Saastal to Mattertal 10 Mattertal to Turtmantal 11 Turtmantal to Val d’Anniviers 12 Val d’Anniviers to Val d’Hérens 13 Val d’Hérens to Val d’Hérémence 14 Val d’Hérémence to Val de Bagnes
APPENDIXES A. Refuges and other Accommodation B. GlossaryREFERENCES and BIBLIOGRAPHY
