Schall-Verlag

Klettersteig-Atlas Italien, Bd. 1 West

<p>Over 160 via ferratas in western Italy - from easy to extremely difficult. The guide covers the following regions in full: Lombardy, Veneto, Trentino Piedmont/Aosta, Riviera - incl. Brenta and Garda mountains. In contrast to many other via ferrata atlases, all routes in the region are presented that are known to the authors based on extensive research - including very remote, unknown and new via ferratas! </p><p>Thanks to the practical ring binder system, the individual route sheets can be removed and taken on tour in the enclosed transparent protective cover. All via ferrata routes are presented in a particularly appealing and clear format, with an alphanumeric numbering system to make orientation easier. Pictograms and short info boxes provide a quick overview of the requirements of the via ferrata. The Austrian letter scale developed by Schall-Verlag (from A = easy to E = extreme) allows a detailed difficulty rating of the via ferrata (incl. rating of individual sections) in the text and in the toposketches. This system has now become established and is also recommended by renowned experts (including Pit Schubert).</p><p>All routes described in the book have been researched by the authors and reliable staff over the last two years. The guide also contains detailed descriptions and information on access, ascent and descent, character, altitude difference, times, GPS data, condition of the belays, war history, equipment required, overall requirements, beauty, suitability for beginners and lots of useful tips and advice.</p><p>All via ferratas, including ascent and descent, are marked on the true-to-scale tour maps, meaning that in most cases an additional hiking map is no longer required. An absolutely recommendable guide for both beginners and professionals, which not only whets the appetite for via ferratas, but also documents them in an exemplary manner! <br></p>p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sascha Hoch, Michael Rüttinger, Jörg Zitzmann | Schall-Verlag | 1st edition 2008 | 470 pages | topos for each route, more than 600 photos and illustrations | format 23.0 x 20.5 cm | ring binder with removable route sheets, including robust plastic protective cover</span></p>span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><p></p>