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THE Alps offer some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe—and some of the finest hiking oppor' tunities, from the shadow of the Matterhorn to the idyllic vineyard country of Kahlenberg, Austria. Here is the first complete guide to outdoor récréation opportunities in all the Alpine countries, outlining 43 of the best walks for the seasoned traveler or H the casual dayhiker. The trails are all conveniently reached from the principal cities of the Alps: Chamonix, Geneva, Zermatt, Interlaken, Zürich, Munich, Garmisch, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna, Vaduz, Verona, Bolzano, Milan, and Ljubljana. Both a général travel guide and a trail guide, Adventuring in the Alps features:
¦ Complete trail descriptions and maps for each walk, with grading by difficulty, distance, and walking time
¦ Information on local transportation and lodging, including booking offices, huts, hostels, inns, hotels, campgrounds, and ski resorts
¦ Tips on hiking, winter walking, and ski touring
¦ Descriptions...
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Fülszöveg
THE Alps offer some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe—and some of the finest hiking oppor' tunities, from the shadow of the Matterhorn to the idyllic vineyard country of Kahlenberg, Austria. Here is the first complete guide to outdoor récréation opportunities in all the Alpine countries, outlining 43 of the best walks for the seasoned traveler or H the casual dayhiker. The trails are all conveniently reached from the principal cities of the Alps: Chamonix, Geneva, Zermatt, Interlaken, Zürich, Munich, Garmisch, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna, Vaduz, Verona, Bolzano, Milan, and Ljubljana. Both a général travel guide and a trail guide, Adventuring in the Alps features:
¦ Complete trail descriptions and maps for each walk, with grading by difficulty, distance, and walking time
¦ Information on local transportation and lodging, including booking offices, huts, hostels, inns, hotels, campgrounds, and ski resorts
¦ Tips on hiking, winter walking, and ski touring
¦ Descriptions of geography, natural history, weather, and climate
¦ Suggestions for what to take and wear
¦ Lists of special points of interest, including restaurants, architectural attractions, and entertainment
¦ Passport, visa, and customs requirements
¦ Notes on the best maps and guidebooks to bring
¦ Directory of national tóurist offices in the United States and Canada
¦ German, French, Italian, and Slovene language glossaries
¦ And much more
For all who want to enjoy the pleasures of one of the world's most breathtaking natural areas, this latest Sierra Club Adventure Travel Guide is the indispensable resource.
Front cover photograph: the Matterhorn, by Ric Ergenbright
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