Mountaineering in the Pyrenees - 25 classic mountain routes (Paperback)

Mountaineering in the Pyrenees features twenty-five classic mountain routes and link-ups that will delight any mountaineer who enjoys getting off the beaten track. Author and mountain guide Francois Laurens has drawn upon his encyclopaedic knowledge of the Pyrenees, and recommendations from other mountaineers, to put together a diverse selection of climbs - many of them accessible from spring to autumn - along the entire Pyrenean chain, from the Mediterranean to the Basque country. The most characteristic feature of the Pyrenees is its hodgepodge of topographies, climates and lives, all jumbled together. Sometimes, moving just a short way across this patchwork landscape, perhaps from one side of a cliff to another, is enough to take you into a completely different environment. This diversity is reflected in the routes featured in this book. Ridge traverses and rock climbs dominate the selection, which includes only a few ephemeral snow climbs, but every route has its own unique character and provides a wonderful day out in the mountains. Featured routes include the Salenques-Tempestades Ridge on Pico de Aneto, the Espadas Ridge on Pic des Posets, and a selection of climbs on the renowned peaks of Monte Perdido, the Maladeta, the Balaitous, the Vignemale, and the Grand Astazous and Petit Astazous. Each route features technical notes, a topo and route description, and photos illustrating the character of the climbing.

General

Imprint:	Vertebrate Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2015
First published:	2015
Authors:	Francois Laurens
Translators:	Paul Henderson
Dimensions:	225 x 140 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	96
ISBN-13:	978-1-910240-56-4
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	French
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Climbing & mountaineering Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel & holiday guides > Travel / road maps & atlases > General Books > Travel > Travel & holiday guides > Travel / road maps & atlases > General
LSN:	1-910240-56-7
Barcode:	9781910240564

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