Great Ridge Routes of the Alps Guidebook

From Monte Gelas in France to Großglockner in Austria, this guidebook describes 107 big ridge routes throughout the Alps.  It covers classic ridge routes in France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria offering a wide range of characteristics, suitable for different seasons, and abilities. 

The guidebook is split into 10 major Alpine regions, which are:
The Maritime Alps, Cottian Alps, Duaphine Alps, Graian Alps, Pennine Alps, Bernese Alps, Western Rhaetian Alps, Southern Rhaetian Alps, Eastern Rhaetian Alps, and Western Tauern Alps

Each route is described in great detail across a number of pages along with a detailed topo.  This includes access and descent information, equipment required, percentage split between rock and ice on the route, and the best season to complete the route.

There is no denying the attraction that ridge mountaineering exerts on climbing enthusiasts.  Mountain ridges are obvious climbing routes, already mapped out by nature, offering a logical progression.  This guidebook describes over 100 of these classic ridge routes.

Published in 2024 this guidebook is in English text throughout.

Number of pages is 672.
Size is 150mm x 210mm (A5).
ISBN is 9791280483669.