Alps

Description

French Alps

The Alps, main mountain range of Europe, extending from France to Slovenia, including Austria, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein. Highest summit is Mont Blanc (4.810), on the frontier of France, Switzerland and Italy, home of the popular Tour du Mont Blanc.

The Alps are, contrary to what most people think, not the largest mountain range in Europe. The Carpathians actually are more extensive, but not as high.

Often, hikers from outside Europe ask where to go in the Alps, which trail is best. Obviously, this is something every individual has to decide upon herself. The range of hiking opportunities in the Alps is huge. Beautiful country walks are within reach of snow capped mountains where someone else is sweating on a rope to get over a glacier. There are plenty of long distance trails combining different areas, although most people stick to one area. Some like to stay in a hotel and make day walks. Others fancy a hut-tour.

Let's be clear on another point: the facilities in the Alps are among the best in the world. Some would argue they are over the top. Thousands of huts – and very good ones too – lots of ski lifts, well marked trails.

Okay, we from Traildino do have some advice. First, take into account the local culture of an area. Many Alpine regions have a long and rich history which is there to enjoy. The different countries sharing the Alps are all very different, and the regional differences are equally astonishing. This is really a part of the fun here: enjoying nature, enjoying people and hospitality. Second tip: famous is not best. You will probably think of flying to the Matterhorn or Mont Blanc or something equally famous. Needless to say: these area's are very busy and by no means the most impressive or beautiful. Pretty as they are, also the different national parks draw many visitors and hikers are packed in large huts when aiming at the high peaks. If that's what you want: fine. If you prefer a small hut where a local warden makes you the best dinner you've ever had and where you can have a chat with the other three guests while inhaling the sounds and fumes of the end of the day, than virtually every region in the Alps has its charms.

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Overview of the Alps

Trails in this region

Books

Stanfords
United Kingdom
Stanfords
United Kingdom
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Pilgrimage: The Great Pilgrim Routes of Britain and Europe
  • Shortlisted for a 2018 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award.Ten historic pilgrim routes of Western Europe, inspiration for today`s long distance walker. Pilgrimage in Europe is thriving on a massive scale. In 1990 the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela recorded less than 5000 pilgrims: today that figure is at least 200,000 a year. Author Derry... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2018
  • Drôme à pied du Vercors à la Provence 50PR
  • La Drôme à pied, FFRP topo-guide Ref. No.D026, with 50 day walks of varying length and difficulty in the department of Drôme between the Rhône and the foothills of the Alps. Each walk is presented on a separate colour extract from IGN’s topographic survey of France at 1:25,000, with its description cross-referenced to the map. Looking at the... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2019
  • Haute-Savoie a Pied - 54 circuits dont 8 adaptés à la marche nordique
  • But don`t be fooled: if Haute-Savoie is home to the Mecca of mountaineering, it is also a hiker`s paradise! Beyond the GR® trails (the prestigious GR® 5 and GR® Tour du Mont Blanc), discover the diversity of the landscapes of a department with dynamic demography and economy. Pure lake waters, freshness of deep forests, distant horizons of... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2014
  • Vogesen - die schönsten Tal- und Höhenwanderungen
  • Rother’s Walking Guide to the Côte d`Azur covers 44 day and multiple-day excursions between Meton and Marseille. The guide includes tours that range from walks on the Îles de Lérins over beach hikes at St.Tropez to solid mountain tours in the Massiv de I`Estérel or the Lake Alps; the famous crossing of the Calanques and a long-distance tour in... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Walking Easy in the Italian Alps
  • A pocket-sized guide that provides detailed information on 50 scenic Alpine day-walks that range from comfortable, level strolls to steeper, more challenging hikes - all within the capacity of the recreational walker. Non-hiking excursions to areas of local interest are also highlighted. This book features tips on everything from what clothes... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2018
  • Environs de Gap à pied 46PR
  • Les Environs de Gap à pied, FFRP topo-guide ref. no. P051, one of the titles in an extensive series of light, A5-size, high quality paperback guides published by the Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre in association with local authorities, ramblers’ clubs, etc. The guides have *colour extracts from the French topographic survey at... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Tannheimer Tal F&B WK5352
  • Tannheimer Tal - Füssen - Forchach area of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps presented at 1:35,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information. Cartography is an enlargement of the... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2017
  • Le PNR du Haute-Jura à pied PN15
  • Le Parc du Haute-Jura à pied, FFRP topo-guide Ref. No. PN15, with 41 day walks of varying length and difficulty in the French Jura, plus several two- to seven-days long tours including a section of GR9. Each day walk is presented on a separate colour extract from IGN’s topographic survey of France at 1:25,000, with its description... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2014
  • Les Hautes Alpes à pied FFRP Topo-guide No. D005
  • Les Hautes Alpes à pied, FFRP topo-guide Ref. No. D005, with 41 day walks of varying length and difficulty in the French Alps, including in the Ecrins Massif, Queyras, Briançonnais and in the environs of Gap. Each walk is presented on a separate colour extract from IGN’s topographic survey of France at 1:25,000 or 1:50,000, with its description... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2021
  • DK Eyewitness France
  • Discover France`s special je ne sais quoiWhether you want to visit fairytale chateaux, stroll amid rolling fields of blossoming lavender or learn what makes a noble vintage, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that France has to offer.Few countries capture the imagination quite like France. The world-famous cuisine is... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • DK Eyewitness Germany
  • Discover Germany - a haven for art aficionados and outdoor enthusiasts alike.Whether you want to hike the Bavarian Alps, discover health resorts and beautiful beaches on the Baltic coast, or seek out the coolest districts in Berlin, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Germany has to offer.Synonymous with art and... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • DK Eyewitness Austria 7/5/20
  • Coffee, cake and culture - welcome to Austria.Whether you want to hike in the alps, visit remarkably well-preserved medieval towns or simply indulge in Vienna`s decadent cafe culture, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Austria has to offer. The rhapsodic beauty of Alpine peaks, idyllic valleys and sparkling lakes... Read more
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Maps

Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Semmering - Rax - Schneeberg - Schneealpe F&B WK022
  • Semmering - Rax - Schneeberg – Schneealpe area of eastern Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of currently available titles in... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Gleinalpe - Lippizanerheimat - Leoben - Voitsberg F&B WK132
  • Gleinalpe - Lippizanerheimat – Leoben - Voitsberg area of south-eastern Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of currently... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Wölzer Tauern - NP Sölktal - Rottenmanner Tauern F&B WK203
  • Wölzer Tauern - Sölktal - Rottenmanner Tauern area of the Austrian Alps presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of currently available... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Arlberg - Lech - St. Anton am Arlberg - Verwallgruppe F&B WK5504
  • Arlberg - Lech - St. Anton am Arlberg - Verwallgruppe area of the Austrian Alps presented at 1:35,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information. Cartography is an enlargement of... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Grosses Walsertal - Feldkirch - Bludenz - Laterns - Liechtenstein F&B WK375
  • Grosses Walsertal - Feldkirch - Bludenz - Laterns - Liechtenstein area of the Austrian Alps presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information. Coverage inclused the... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Seetaler Alpen - Seckauer Alpen - Judenburg - Knittelfeld F&B WK212
  • Seetaler Alpen - Seckauer Alpen - Judenburg - Knittelfeld area of the Austrian Alps presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of currently... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Mattsee - Wallersee - Irrsee - Fuschl - Mondsee - Oberndorf F&B WK391
  • Mattsee - Wallersee - Irrsee - Fuschl - Mondsee - Oberndorf - Salzburg - Wolfgangsee area of the Austrian Alps presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information. To... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Radstädter Tauern - Katschberg - Lungau F&B WK202
  • Radstädter Tauern - Katschberg - Lungau area of the Austrian Alps presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of currently available titles in... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
Stanfords
United Kingdom
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Central Rhodopes / Rodopi Geopsis 132
  • Central Rhodopes Mountains on the border of north-eastern Greece and Bulgaria on a waterproof and tear-resistant, contoured and GPS compatible map from Geopsis highlighting nine recommended hiking trails and the local section of the E6 cross-Europe long-distance route. All place names are in both Greek and Latin alphabet, with several villages... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Zell am See - Kaprun - Saalbach F&B WK382
  • Zell-am-See - Kaprun - Saalbach area of the Austrian Alps presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information. To see the list of currently available titles in this... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Grossglockner - Sonnblick - Kaprun - Zell am See F&B WK120
  • Grossglockner - Sonnblick - Kaprun - Zell am See area of the Austrian Alps presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of currently available... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Gesäuse - Ennstaler Alpen - Schoberpass F&B WK062
  • Gesäuse - Ennstaler Alpen - Schoberpass area of eastern Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of currently available titles in... Read more
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