Mountain Adventures in the Maurienne

Summer routes for a multi-activity holiday in the French Alps

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

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Discover the full range of summer adventures available in the Haute Maurienne, from alpine day walks and mountaineering routes on the rocky summits above Termignon and Val Cenis to via ferratas, rock climbing, mountain biking, road cycling, and multi-day walking tours. Bordered by the Vanoise National Park to the north and the Écrins to the south, this accessible French Alps valley offers an outstanding variety of mountain activities within easy reach of Modane and the TGV from Paris and Turin. Suitable for families, groups of friends, and experienced mountaineers alike, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook brings together 50 routes and activities across seven disciplines in and around the Haute Maurienne valley. Routes range from pretty alpine lake rambles accessible to the whole family to sustained mountaineering routes up to PD grade, with via ferratas, rock climbing crags, mountain bike circuits, classic road cycling cols, and three multi-day walking tours also described. Choose from 50 routes and activities across day walks, mountaineering, via ferratas, rock climbing, mountain biking, road cycling, and walking tours, covering the full range of the Haute Maurienne from Modane and Aussois in the west to the Col du Mont Cenis and the upper valley above Lanslebourg.Tackle the mountaineering routes of the Haute Maurienne, including the normal route on Dent Parrachée, the Matterhorn of the valley and the highest peak reachable without crossing a glacier, alongside ridge traverses, 3000m circuits, and summit routes throughout the range.Explore the via ferratas of the Haute Maurienne, including the dramatic Victor Emmanuel Fort complex at Aussois with five distinct via ferrata routes, the Le Pichet route at Lanslevillard, the Guy Favre at Balme Noir, and the Via Cordatta at the Col de la Madeleine.Ride the legendary road cycling cols of the Haute Maurienne, including the Col de l'Iseran, the Col du Galibier, the Col du Mont Cenis, and the Aussois Loop, alongside six mountain biking circuits ranging from the relaxed Sardières Monolith route to the demanding Mont Cenis Circuit.Navigate every route with confidence using sketch maps, topos, and profiles included for each activity, with IGN Top 25 1:25,000 mapping recommended for on-the-ground navigation and waymarked paths signed throughout the valley.Plan your Haute Maurienne multi-activity holiday with comprehensive practical information on accommodation in Termignon and Val Cenis, travel by TGV from Paris and Turin via Modane, weather, mountain refuges, insurance and rescue, and the best time to visit from late May to early October. Take on the walks, climbs, via ferratas, and cols of the Haute Maurienne with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. From pretty alpine lakes to the summit of Dent Parrachée, this is the essential companion for a multi-activity summer holiday in one of the French Alps' most rewarding and accessible valleys.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2011-06-10
Mått116 x 172 x 13 mm
Vikt250 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor192
FörlagCicerone Press
ISBN9781852846213

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Ever since joining Cub Scouts as a boy in 1976 and learning about the outdoors, Andy Hodges has loved mountains. As a student he became a modern sports climber in France, while his summers were spent leading walking groups in the hills and mountains of the UK. A volunteer member of Mountain Rescue for 16 years, he has walked, climbed and cycled extensively in the Vanoise since discovering it for himself in 2004.

Introduction Geography The Vanoise National Park Geology Wildlife Plants and flowers History Art and culture Travel When to go Accommodation Mountain refuges Language Insurance and rescue Maps and navigation Weather Clothing Wet weather alternatives Using this guide 1 Day Walks Route 1 Lac de l'Arcelle Route 2 La Pierre aux Pieds Route 3 Lac Blanc and Plan des Eaux Route 4 Vallon de la Rocheure Route 5 Pointe de Lanserlia Route 6 Hannibal's Crossing (Col Clapier) Route 7 Mont Froid Route 8 Pointe de Bellecombe Route 9 High Valley Walk Route 10 Pointe de l'Observatoire 2 Mountaineering Routes Route 11 Pointe Droset Route 12 Cr&##xea;te de la Turra and Pointe du Grand Vallon Route 13 Pointe des Fours Route 14 3000ers Circuit Route 15 Lessi&##xe8;res Traverse Route 16 Le Petit Vallon Route 17 Roche d'Etache Route 18 Traverse of Pointe de Cugne Route 19 North Ridge of Cime du Laro Route 20 Signal du Petit Mont Cenis Route 21 Ar&##xea;te de L&##xe9;ch&##xe9; Route 22 La Dent Parrach&##xe9;e 3 Via Ferratas Route 23 Le Pichet, Lanslevillard Route 24 The Pinnacles, Aussois Route 25 Guy Favre, Balme Noir The Victor Emmanuel Fort Complex Route 26 Travers&##xe9;e des Anges Route 27 Mont&##xe9;e au Ciel Route 28 Les Rois Mages Route 29 Descente aux Enfers Route 30 Remont&##xe9;e du Purgatoire Via Ferrata/Rock Climbing Route 31 Via Cordatta, Col de la Madeleine 4 Rock Climbing Route 32 Rocher des Amoureux Route 33 Solli&##xe8;res Route 34 Rocher de Termignon Route 35 Blocs de la Madeleine Route 36 Dalles du Mollard Route 37 Drailles Blanches 5 Mountain Biking Bike hire and bike shops The routes Route 38 Termignon and Solli&##xe8;res Circuit Route 39 La Girarde Route 40 Champions' Loop Route 41 Chemin du Petit Bonheur Route 42 The Sardi&##xe8;res Monolith Route 43 Mont Cenis Circuit 6 Road Rides Route 44 Col du Mont Cenis Route 45 Aussois Loop Route 46 Col de l'Iseran Route 47 Col du Galibier 7 Walking Tours Route 48 Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers Route 49 Tour of M&##xe9;an Martin Route 50 Tour of Pointe de l'Echelle Appendix A Route summary tables Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Useful phrases