Our list of 122 cycling climbs in the alps. The map shows the location of each coll with the climb distance & gradient labelled from a specific starting location. The climbs are categorised into level of difficulty based on the height gained & distance travelled
- length of climb & total height Green
- Easy (Hard) Blue
- Medium (Difficult) Red
- Difficult (Extreme) Information Key: Name of the Coll, height of the coll Second line: distance start point climbed from start point, height gained, maximum gradient. Print: 170 gsm silk art print with scratch coating. Frame not supplied. Packaged in a well designed quality tube perfect for the gifting.



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The alpine regions of Europe presented by Switzerland’s leading cartographic publisher Hallwag as a set of 71 handy size, waterproof & tear-resistant road maps at 1:275, 000, each with a list of biker-friendly accommodation & bike repair workshops, plus a separate index booklet which also provides a multilingual motorbike-related phrasebook. Each separate map, folded to 17x 28cm, opens up to 34x 28cm to cover an area of Approx. 89x 77km The maps present the road network graded from motorways to small local roads, indicating toll roads, roads closed to motorized traffic or subject to seasonal closures, steep gradients, etc. Scenic roads & viewpoints are highlighted. Topography is indicted by effective but unobtrusive relief shading, with plenty of names of mountain ranges, valley, peaks, passes, etc. The maps also highlight numerous places of interest. On the reverse each sheet has a list of addresses & phone numbers of biker-friendly accommodation including campsites, plus a list of repair workshops. Multilingual map legend & the index are in a separate 62-page booklet which also

Includes:: a motorbike-related phrasebook for 18 European languages. The whole set is presented in a zip-up plastic cover.

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This Collect & Scratch print shows the 265 major alpine peaks that are over 3000m, including their heights, covered by a scratch-off latex. This means that you can document each one you have climbed by scratching off the foil to reveal some colour underneath. Also featured on the map is a tally that you can scratch-off as you go along so you can see how many more you need to collect. This map is a great gift for a walking/climbing enthusiast whether they have never climbed an Alp or have climbed them all! This is an inspiring map designed with avid climbers in mind aiming to fuel their enthusiasm encouraging them to climb as many as they can! Print: 170gsm silk art print with scratch coating. Frame not supplied. Packaged in a well designed quality tube perfect for the gifting. ...

In Alpine Exposures, mountain sports photographer Jon Griffith presents over ten years of breathtaking photography in the Western Alps. Written in English, French & German languages, & with a foreword by leading alpinist Ueli Steck, Alpine Exposures takes the reader on a tour of cutting edge climbs deep in the heart of the Alps` most celebrated mountains. ...

This pocket field guide to identifying 230 common Alpine flowers is packed with all the information you need to recognise your favourites while out in the mountains. Designed for the non-specialist, this little handbook is arranged by colour & also

Includes:: a glossary of flower parts & an introduction which describes the amazing lengths that these tiny gems go to to survive at altitude. Alpine expert author Gillian Price says: ` It never ceases to amaze me that such tiny plants can spend months on end buried under metres of snow & ice
- weathering temperatures as low as minus 25i??C
- then sprout back to life when things thaw out & warm up. In springtime you can spot the fragile violet petals of the Alpine Snowbell pushing their way through snow
- they contain an anti-freeze that enables them to melt it. Masters of adaptation & survival, alpine flowers can trap insects, store precious water, expel excess minerals & fool insects.` Each flower entry

Includes:: a clear photograph & essential description along with its name in English, Latin, German, French & Italian & interesting information about the origins of some of the more curious flower names. Each one is also indexed by its English & its Latin name so you can follow up a hunch about a name or find out more about a flower.






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Map No. 825, Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area
- Mount Baker-Snoqualmie Wilderness Areas & Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests, WA,
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This is a complete introduction to Alpine mountaineering. If you are planning your first trip to the Alps or anxious to improve on your performance on previous trips, you need this book. Even seasoned Alpinists will benefit from Bruce`s clarity & depth of experience. Everything you need to know is here & none of the issues are ducked, from dealing with hut guardians to moving roped together. The first part of the book deals with the knowledge & techniques you will need. The second part consists of a choice of good routes to help you gain experience. In this guidebook-style section the route length is included together with the area, where to stay, access, map & kit requirements & the full route descriptions. The chapters are: Going Alpine; About the Alps; Objective Dangers; Weather; Kit; Technical Equipment; Alpine Movement; Protecting Yourself; Glacier Travel; Speed vs Security; Navigation; Rescue; Via Ferrata; Planning an Alpine Trip; Am I Ready?; &, Guidebook. ...

Accomplished & renowned walker Kev Reynolds’ Cicerone guide to the Alpine Pass Route is a comprehensive guide to some of the most spectacular routes in the Swiss Alps. The Alpine Pass route traverses Switzerland from east to west, taking in 362km of mountain & valley & crossing a total of 16 passes. The walker is able to observe the snow-capped peaks & the variety of passes that range from the slender crest of the Richetli to the broad tourist-thronged Kleine Scheidegg or the rocky crest of the Bunderchrinde & the grassy saddle of the Blattipass; making this long distance route ideal for walkers of all standards. The guide is organized into 15 stages taking in the entirety of the route. A detailed introduction provides information on the generalities of the Alpine Pass route, the journey itself, getting there & back again, accommodation, paths & way-marks & tips about safety in the mountains. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by colour line drawings mapping the route ahead as well as colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of the region. ...

This map is useful for picking out the national parks, which are shown fairly clearly. Motorways are clearly depicted, but the other main roads are not differentiated much from each other & the names of major cities are not emphasised enough, giving the map a rather cluttered appearance. However, scenic routes are shown, as are railways, & places of interest are highlighted. Intermadiate driving distances are marked & main railways are included in the map detail. The area covered extends from Dijon & Marseille in the west to Vienna & Zagreb in the east. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1 ...

This map is useful for picking out the national parks, which are shown fairly clearly. Motorways are clearly depicted, but the other main roads are not differentiated much from each other & the names of major cities are not emphasised enough, giving the map a rather cluttered appearance. However, scenic routes are shown, as are railways, & places of interest are highlighted. Intermadiate driving distances are marked & main railways are included in the map detail. The area covered extends from Dijon & Marseille in the west to Vienna & Zagreb in the east. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The map also

Includes:: simplified plans of major cities & the index booklet

Includes:: a driving distance table.



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