Tour du Mont Blanc Trailblazer Guide : 50 Large-Scale Maps & Guides to 12 Towns & Villages including Chamonix, Courmayeur and Argentiere
(Author) Jim ManthorpeAt 4810m (15,781ft), Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in western Europe, and one of the most famous mountains in the world. The trail (105 miles, 168km) that circumnavigates the massif, passing through France, Italy and Switzerland, is the most popular long distance walk in Europe. 62 maps - 12 town and village plans and 50 large-scale walking maps - at 1:20,000 - showing route times, gradients, where to stay, interesting features Itineraries for all walkers - whether walking the 105 mile (168km) route in its entirety, or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks Practical information for all budgets - where to stay (campsites, gîtes, hostels, B&Bs, lodges and hotels), where to eat, what to see Comprehensive background information - the Alps, flora and fauna, the history of mountaineering and trekking in the region and the conquest of Mont Blanc in 1786 by Bourrit and Balmat Full public transport information - for all access points Climbing Mont Blanc - practical information, guides, the route to the top
Jim Manthorpe
Jim Manthorpe is best known for his novel "The Midnight Garden," a haunting tale of love and loss set against the backdrop of a mysterious garden. His lyrical prose and vivid imagery have captivated readers worldwide. Manthorpe's work explores themes of memory, grief, and the passage of time with profound insight.