Overview
In the last half-century the Alps have seen many changesdams have been built, roads improved, chair-lifts multiplied, huts improved and so on. This book takes all this into account and describes each alpine area with suggestions for walks. Details of guidebooks and maps are given.
Synopsis
In the last half-century the Alps have seen many changes—
dams have been built, roads improved, chair-lifts multiplied, huts improved and so on. This book takes all this into account and describes each alpine area with suggestions for walks. Details of guidebooks and maps are given.
Library Journal
When most people think of the Alps, they think of Switzerland. The Alps actually stretch from Southern France to Austria, passing through several countries in between. The purpose of this book is to provide a compilation of walks available throughout this mountain chain. Reynolds, one of the foremost authorities on the region, has modeled the book after J. Hubert Walker's classic Walking the Alp, with the goal of creating a more updated version. Peppered with breathtaking photographs, the text is divided into manageable sections of the Alps, each section ending with useful information on which guidebooks to use and whether accommodations are available. However, crucial details about contacts, weather, money, and visas are not provided; it certainly would have been useful to offer at least an appendix with basic information on each country. Reynolds obviously didn't intend to write just another travel guide but rather a reference tome. This bulky book is recommended for purchase, though it should not be a hiker's sole resource.--Sandy Knowles, Henderson Cty. P.L., NC Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.\