A guide to the Via Alpina (Swiss Alpine Pass Route) that crosses Switzerland from east to west from the ancient town of Sargans to Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva.
The Via Alpina is a fully waymarked Swiss national trail that involves nearly 23,000m of ascent and descent over roughly 3 weeks of trekking - a serious challenge and suitable only for experienced trekkers. The main route is described in 19 stages of 12 - 29km (8 - 18 miles) each, as well as a 27km (17 mile) prologue stage from Liechtenstein and detour stages via Lenk and Gsteig.
Comprehensive route description is accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping, route profiles, facilities listings and advice on safety, transport, accommodation and language. Crossing sixteen Alpine passes, the Via Alpina showcases some of the Switzerland's most breath-taking mountain landscapes, from flower-strewn meadows to snow-capped peaks, including the majestic Todi, Titlis, Wetterhorn, Eiger, Jungfrau and Wildstrubel. Accommodation options range from mountain huts to hotels and inns, with camping available at licensed sites along the route.
Lots of stunning colour photos, maps etc.
By Kev Reynolds and Jonathan Williams.
Card cover, 17cm x 11cm, 224 pages.
Fourth Edition 2023.
ISBN: 978-1-78631-160-3.