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	Trekking in the Zillertal Alps Allan Hartley Located in the Austrian Tyrol of the eastern Alps, spanning the Austrian/Italian border, the Zillertal embraces stunning green valleys headed by scores of shapely peaks of rock and snow. The beauty of the Zillertal can not be overstated. The classic Zillertal rucksack route is described, which traverses the very best of the range. It links together eight huts along good tracks without having to cross glaciers, providing a continuous tour of around ten to twelve days. En route, there are plenty of opportunities to climb some of the peaks adjacent to the huts, which will appeal to those looking for a first Alpine season without the demands of the higher mountins of the Western Alps. Whatever your aspirations the Zillertal will not disappoint you. 124 pages Price: £10.00


Trekking in the Stubai Alps Allan Hartley Of the many Alpine areas, few can match the Stubai in the Austrian Tyrol as a venue for a first Alpine season. Shapely peaks, good paths and some of the best huts in the Alps make it ideal for novices who want to extend their experience beyond Britain. This book describes two celebrated tours, both of which are accomplished in eight to ten days: The Stubai Rucksack Route- An ideal route for the mountain walker that links eight huts without crossing glaciers or difficult passes. The Stubai Glacier Route- Known as the Hohen Weg, this tour takes in the best of the Stubai Alps; it is a hut-to-hut tourwhich crosses glaciers and offers ample opportunities for ascents of easy peaks. 137 pages Price: £10.00


	King Ludwig Way Fleur and Colin Speakman A 120km long distance footpath through Bavaria from Lake Starnberg to Castle Neuschwanstein, described in 5 stages. The countryside is of rolling beauty, often dramatically impressive, and you pass a series of monastic churches of great architectural splendour which combine to give a long distance walk which has something special. It is basically a lowland walk and isn't in any sense a challenge walk, but it is a cultural experience in a lovely part of Germany away from the popular tourist haunts. Price: £6.99


Walking the French Gorges Alan Castle A trail through Provence and The Ardeche covering 320 miles, in 26 daily stages, from the Cote d'Azur to the Massif Central. Includes a trek along the dramatic grand canyon of the Verdon, and an ascent of Mont Ventoux, the highest summit in mainland France outside the Alps and Pyrenees. Full of variety, the walk visits Provencal mountain villages, fields of lavender, limestone mountains and the world famous vineyards of the Rhone valley. Excellent public transport available enables the walk to be easily divided into one or two weeks holiday. Details of accomodation, transport and other facilities on and off route are included, as well as invaluable practical information for newcommers to walking in France. Those visiting the area on holiday can sample parts of the Trail by a number of day walks. The author is a former National Secretary of the Long Distance Walkers Association and has written several books on long walks. 213 pages Price: £7.99


	The Haute Route: Chamonix-Zermatt Peter Cliff Covering the classic route, six main variations (both for walking and skiing), many additional minor route options, and the main mountains. It has route descriptions and route diagrams, stunning colour photographs, detailed descriptions for finding huts in bad weather and 100 useful telephone numbers. 122 pages Price: £9.95


GR 20 Corsica Paddy Dillon A new book for this very popular route along the most challeging of the French long distance paths- across the rocky spine of Corsica. The 'classic' route from north to south is described in 15 stages, and details of the high- and low-level alternative routes are provided. All the information you need for a successful trek has been gathered together. A tough and marvellous route has been brought to life in a book that will inspire as well as inform. 151 pages Price: £12.95


	Tour of the Queyras Alan Castle A 13 day walk which traverses wild but beautiful country, the sunniest part of the French Alps. The Queyras is an isolated, unspoilt region between the Durance valley and the Italian border. The absence of glaciers makes it ideal hillwalking country, with several mountain summits accessible to the ordinary walker. This circuit follows the GR58 and GR541, with accomodation in gites and refuges. Ideal for a first alpine visit or for those tired of more crowded areas, or for those seeking to escape the unsettled weather of massifs further north. 150 pages Price: £6.99


Tour of the Oisans Andrew Harper One of the most strenuous alpine walks, the circular Tour de l'Oisans- GR54 encircles the Dauphine alps and ecrins national park. There are wondrous views and nowhere along the whole route lacks interest. Similar in quality to the celebrated Tour of Mont Blanc, the route traditionally begins and ends at the alpine resort of Bourg d'Oisans, 40km to the east of Grenoble. A two-week suggested itinerary covers the 270km route. 106 pages Price: £9.99


	Tour of the Vanoise Kev Reynolds A 10-12 day circuit of one of the finest mountain ares of France, between Mont Blanc and the Ecrins. The second most popular mountain tour after the tour of Mont Blanc. The tour of the Vanoise alps explores the very best of this scenically spectacular region of 3000m peaks, glaciers, lakes, waterfalls and flowering meadows, and provides plenty of opportunities to study marmots, chamois and ibex along the way. With numerous manned huts strategically placed throughout the Vanoise National Park, lightly-laden trekkers can stay in simple comfort each night without having to resort to carrying tents, food or cooking equipment. This circuit should appeal to all who love wild places, the Tour of the Vanoise is destined to become a classic. 112 pages Price: £7.99


Treks in the Dolomites Martin Collins and Gillian Price Alta Via 1 and 2 are the finest long-distance trails through the dolomites. Alta Via 1 is 120km long and requires up to 10 days; Alta Via 2 is 150km long, is generally higher and needs about 2.5 weeks. Running north/south through the heart of the Dolomites, the two trails pass through a wide variety of landscape, from alpine meadows and foothills to the rugged heights of the central Dolomites. Almost everywhere the terrain is stern. The walking varies from level strolling to via ferrata-style scrambling on fixed metal ropes, from ambling ascents in forests to steep traverses on snow and scree. The hut system in the dolomites is perhaps the finest in the Alps, so accommodation is plentiful, good food is generally available, and there is always a welcome at the days end. 133 pages Price: £12.00


	Walking the GR5: Larche to Nice Translated by Paul Becke and Hugh Fenwick A guide to 500km of footpaths of the southern Alps and Haute Provence, including the Tour de l'Ubaye and Panoramique du Mercantour. The route takes you through an incredible variety of scenery, from the rugged mountains of the southern Alps down to the thyme and lavender scented hills of Provence. Created in agreement with the French Ramblers association, step-by-step descriptions and clear maps are combined with lots of practical information. 144 pages Price: £11.95


Walking the GR5: Modane to Larche Translated by Helen McPhail Contains everything you need to know for your walking holiday in France. In addition to the GR5, this guide also includes the Tour de l'Oisans-GR54, and the Tour du Haut-Dauphine-GR50. There are step-by-step descriptions of the routes and the footpaths are shown on large-scale colour maps. Includes advice on how to get there, what to take and details of hotels, hostels and huts. 200 pages Price: £11.95


	Brittany Coastal Path Alan Castle Featuring some of the most dramatic and varied coastline in Europe ranging from the weird rock formations of the pink granite coast to the long, white sandy beaches of the Cote d'Emeraude. There are ancient towns to explore and picturesque fishing villages by the score. The 360 miles of path from Morlaix to Mont-Saint-Michel are described in detail. The walk is divided into 9 sections and can be completed in a single trek of about a month, or can be split into shorter holidays. There are also details of 78, mainly circular, day walks. Details of accomodation, transport and other facilities are included, plus places of interest and practical information for newcomers to walking in France. 288 pages Price: £10.99


Alpine Pass Route: Switzerland Kev Reynolds Covering 325 km of mountain and valley, traversing Switzerland from east to west. From Sargans on the borders of Leichtenstein, to Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva, it covers 16 passes, each with its own special attributes and spectacular views. The route is split into 15 stages which can be done as one long, hard walk, or split into two easier holidays making it suitable for all walkers. There are many alternative transport options along the way- cable cars, chair lifts and funiculars can be used in many places. Accomodation is plentiful. This route is truly magical, you will not be disappointed! 168 pages Price: £12.00


	The Way of St James; Le Puy to Santiago Alison Raju A new full-colour walkers guide to the pilgrim road from Le Puy-en-Velay in south-western France to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. It is almost 1500 km long and passes through villages, climbs hills, crosses rivers and visits chapels, churches and cathedrals. This guide has extensive directions for the route and also provides information on places to visit along the way, the history of the pilgrimage and the availability of practical facilities such as shops, bars, restaurants and accomodation. 254 pages Price: £12.00


Way Of St James Volume 1 Alison Raju People have been walking the Way of St James as a pilgrim route for over 1000 years. Today's pilgrims are people of all ages and from all walks of life. While some walk simply to enjoy a beautiful long-distance footpath, others may have a religious motive or a personal, historical or cultural interest in the route. Guide covers the 778km Spanish section of the Way Of St James. Route runs from Saint-Jean-Pied-De-Port in the foothills of the French Pyrenees to Santiago De Compostela in North-Western Spain, and continues to Finisterre on the Galician coast. Clear and detailed route description illustrated with a series of sketch maps. Practical advice for the journey as well as background information on St James and pilgrim references on route. The French section of the route is covered in the companion volume. The Way Of St James Vol 2. 221 Pages. Price: £11.00


	Way Of St James Volume 2 Alison Raju. People have been walking the Way of St James as a pilgrim route for over 1000 years. Today's pilgrims are people of all ages and from all walks of life. While some walk simply to enjoy a beautiful long-distance footpath, others may have a religious motive or a personal, historical or cultural interest in the route. Guide covers the 740km French section of the route - from Le Puy-en-Velay in central France to the Pyrenees. Route follows the GR65 long distance path from Le Puy, and continues through southern and south western France to Saint-Jean-Pied-De-Port and on to Roncesvalles in Spain. Clear and detailed route description illustrated with a series of sketch maps. Practical advice for the journey as well as background information on St James and pilgrim references on route. The Spanish section of the route is covered in the companion volume. The Way Of St James Vol 1. 186 Pages. Price: £11.00


Chamonix - Zermatt Kev Reynolds This guide covers the walkers Haute route from Chamonix-Zermatt, Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn. In two weeks of mountain travel you will see the greatest of the 4000 metre peaks in the Alps and visit some of the most spectacular valleys. You will discover delightful villages and remote hamlets, wander flower meadows and forests, skirt exquisite tarns, and clamber beside glaciers. There is a surprise around every corner. The route is more than 180 Kilometres long, it crosses 11 passes and gains more than 12,000 metres in height. Incudes practical advice, including travelling to the region, accomodation and weather. This new edition includes the exciting two-day Europaweg, a true high-level path that carries the Haute route way above the Mattertal and into Zermatt. 187 pages. Price: £12.00

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