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Ski Touring and Snowshoeing in the Dolomites
Ski Touring and Snowshoeing in the Dolomites
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.
“Regarded as one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world, the Dolomites offer endless winter escapades. Those who venture off the beaten track and into the backcountry (whether by ski or by shoe) will discover a veritable winter wonderland”
Product details:
Paperback: 280 pages
Author: James Rushforth
Publisher: Cicerone Press (15 Jan. 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 185284745X
ISBN-13: 978-1852847456
Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 1.5 x 17.1 cm
Covering:
Canazei & the Val di Fassa
Canazei & Arabba – Sella Group
Ortisei & Selva – Val Gardena
Corvara – South Badia
San Martino in Badia – North Badia & Fanis
Arabba – Marmolada & Livinallongo
San Cassiano – Passo Falzarego
Selva di Cadore – Passo Giau
Pecol – Val di Zoldo
Cortina & Misurina – Passo Tre Croci & Tre Cime
Reviews
"this guide is great for novice to intermediate winter explorers, looking for a beautiful area which is easy to access, well appointed with hotels and restaurants, and who want a holiday rather than an expedition. The book is fabulously well written..." - Mike Kann (read the review)
“we used this guidebook whilst visiting Cortina recently, and it couldn’t have been easier to navigate” - Trek & Mountain Magazine (read the review)
"following his much acclaimed Rock Climb and Via Ferrata Guide to the Dolomites, James Rushforth has used his considerable knowledge and experience of this wonderful mountain area to write the Cicerone Guide to Ski Touring and Snowshoeing in the Dolomites..." - Amazon Customer (read the review)
"this is a fantastic guide book, covering some of the best routes in the Dolomites. The book is comprehensive in its route descriptions and the maps and topo's are accurate and informative, making following the guide easy. The photography is fantastic and really captures the beauty of the Dolomites. If you are planning a winter trip to the Dolomites this is definitely worth taking with you" - Amazon Customer (read the review)