1995. Color photos, maps. The ultimate alpine long distance walk which encircles most of the Pennine Alps. Covers the Valle Della Sesia to Martigny (via the Swiss valleys). Durable PVC cover.
The Grand Tour of Monte Rosa encircles most of the Pennine Alps.
Vol 1: Martigny to Valle della Sesia (The Italian Valleys)
Vol 2: Valle della 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
VOLUME 27 Valle della Sesia to Valle Anzasca 7.1 Colle del Turlo Macugnaga and the Valle Anzasca Excursion from Macugnaga to the Belvedere 7.2 Colle Piglimo 7.3 Colle Mud 7.4 Bochetta della Moanda Rima San Giuseppe 7.5 Colle del Piccolo Altare 7.6 Colle dell Vallè 7.7 Colle del Termo Carcoforo 7.8 Paso della Miniera 7.9 Colle d’Egua8 Valle Anzasca to Saastal 8.1 Passo di Monte Moro The View from the Monte Moro Early travellers across the Monte Moro Descent into Switzerland To Saas Fee via the Kappellenweg Saas Fee and the Saastal 8.2 Mondelli Pass9 Saastal to Mattertal St Niklaus10 Mattertal to Turtmantal 10.1 Jung Pass 10.2 Augstbord Pass11 Turtmantal to Val d’Anniviers 11.1 Pas de Forcletta 11.2 Meid Pass The Val d’Anniviers12 Val d’Anniviers to Val d’Hérens 12.1 Colle de Sorebois 12.2 Col du Tsaté 12.3 Col de Torrent The Val d’Hérens13 Val d’Hérens to Val d’Hérémence 13.1 Pas de Chèvres and Col de Riedmatten 13.2 Col de la Meina The Val des Dix and the Grand Dixence14 Val d’Hérémence to Val de Bagnes 14.1 Col de Louvie 14.2 Col de Chassoure 14.3 Descent to Martigny
APPENDIXES A. Refuges and other Accommodation B. GlossaryREFERENCES and BIBLIOGRAPHY
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