Topoguide

Kletterführer Alpen Band III

<p>Over 280 routes on 608 colorful pages in the most beautiful regions of the Alps. The pleasure and plaisir tours are described in just as much detail as the thousand-meter-long extreme classics. Without exception (!), all routes have been climbed by the authors themselves, lovingly prepared and described in detail according to modern standards.</p> <p>As in volumes I and II, the focus is on the obligatory difficulty range of grades VI and VII, reasonable protection and excellent rock quality. Instead of "obligatory level of difficulty" (obl.), the following is now given "recommended climbing level" (eKN). For each region there are detailed overview maps, tips on accommodation, equipment and tour planning. The approaches and descents, the start, as well as the requirements and protection are described in detail for each route. A distinction is made between protection (for fully equipped routes) and safety (for partially equipped routes). However, the wealth of information is of course no substitute for the necessary alpine experience and realistic self-assessment!</p> <p>The "Climbing Guide to the Alps" covers the entire spectrum of alpine rock climbing and invites everyone to look beyond the boundaries of their own favorite category - and their previously preferred areas. The authors also want to raise awareness of different climbing ethics. With this in mind, they have conducted several interviews with climbing personalities, whose opinions are intended to stimulate reflection.</p> <p>The whole thing is rounded off with plenty of background information on the great classics of alpine history and some anecdotes from climbing life. </p> <ul>The climbing areas:</ul> <ul> <li>Dauphiné</li> <li>UbayeMeeralpen / Aiglun - a weather-favored pearl that hardly anyone knows about</li> <li>Verdon - 50 modern routes</li> <li>Mont Blanc / Orny / Dalmazzi</li> <li>Switzerland - four selected routes</li> <li>Northern Alps - six new routes and one classic</li> <li>Dolomites</li> <li>Brenta Dolomites - many great bolted tours and renovated classics</li> <li>Garda Mountains / Adige Valley / Val Daone</li> </ul> <p>Nicole Luzar, Volker Roth | topoguide.de | approx. 608 pages | over 280 routes | color throughout | format 24.4 x 17.8 cm | hardcover with thread stitching</p>