The Dolomites are one of Europe’s most complete and varied climbing destinations, where both the enthusiastic novice and seasoned veteran are catered for in abundance; single pitch sport crags sit next to kilometre-long traditional routes; historical 'rites of passage' run parallel to modern bolted desperates.

This guide covers everything you need for a climbing trip regardless of ability, whether it be sport, trad, via ferrata or a combination of all three. It features all the major areas and is the only guidebook available to have such comprehensive coverage.

Guidebook to 50 ski touring and snowshoeing routes in the Dolomites. The alpine graded routes range from 5km to 18km, taking between 2 and 7 hours to complete.

The routes are based in and around areas such as Canazei, Arabba, Corvara and San Martino, taking in stunning scenery, quaint villages and enchanting mountain vistas. Clear route descriptions are accompanied by 1:50K mapping and photo topos, together with information such as total ascent and descent (as well as aspect), expected duration of route and equipment required. Also provided is invaluable practical advice on things such as mountain safety and navigation, equipment, transport options to, from and around the Dolomites, ski passes, accommodation and more.

*This guidebook has now been replaced with a more comprehensive second edition. Click here for more information.

Photographing the Dolomites is a photography-location and visitor guidebook.

The Dolomites in northeastern Italy is one of the world s most photogenic mountain ranges and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The areas tall limestone spires and towers are surrounded by high alpine meadows and pastures rich with flowers, all accessed by panoramic paths and high mountain passes. Fast flowing streams cascade down to medieval villages and churches in the valleys. Italy’s Pale Alps are internationally renowned for their beautiful landscapes, warm alpenglow light and rich photographic opportunity.

Part of a 2-volume set, this guidebook describes 75 via ferrata routes in the northern, central and eastern Dolomites. Routes are graded by technical difficulty and seriousness and there are comprehensive route descriptions accompanied by access notes, maps and topos. A wide range of grades, lengths and styles, from routes for novices to difficult and technical climbs are covered.

Stunning photography completes this inspirational guide to some of the most breathtaking via ferrata routes in the world.