Alps

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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

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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2020
  • Wandelgids Alpenüberquerung Salzburg - Triest | Rother Bergverlag
  • De Rother wandelgidsen beschrijven zeer goed de wandelingen in specifieke gebieden. In de gids vindt men kaarten, routebeschrijvingen en de nodige praktische informatie om van de wandelingen/trekkings een geslaagde onderneming te maken. 28 Tage Natur pur abseits vom Massentourismus und vor atemberaubender Bergkulisse! Von Salzburg nach Triest... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2022
  • Wandelgids Dolomiten-Höhenwege 1-3 (Dolomieten) | Rother Bergverlag
  • Der Band »Dolomiten-Höhenwege 1–3« wurde in der vorliegenden Auflage grundlegend aktualisiert. Bei diesen drei Höhenrouten handelt es sich um vorwiegend leichte, teils aber auch anspruchsvolle Steige, die in 10 bis 15 Tagesetappen durch ständig wechselnde Landschaften und gewaltige Hochgebirgsszenerien mit eindrucksvollen Fernblicken führen:... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2022
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2012
  • Reisgids Kunstreiseführer Friaul und Triest | Dumont
  • Das Thema dieses Kunst-Reiseführers ist die italienische Region Friaul- Julisch Venetien. Sie besteht aus zwei Provinzen, von denen das Friaul die weitaus größere ist. Julisch Venetien dagegen umfasst seit 1954 nur noch die Stadt Triest und einen kleinen Küstenstreifen bis Muggia. Wie ein Amphitheater liegt das Friaul im äußersten Nordosten... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2013
  • Wandelgids Wiener Wanderberge | Rother Bergverlag
  • De ‘Rother Wanderbücher’ behandelen telkens de 50 mooiste wandelingen, die variëren van eenvoudige kindvriendelijke wandelingen tot routes die aanzienlijk meer ervaring vereisen. Uitvoerige routebeschrijvingen, een aantrekkelijke lay-out met vele kleurenfoto’s, niets aan duidelijkheid te wensen gelaten hoogteprofielen, kaartjes met de... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2022
  • Wandelgids Berner Oberland · Ost | Rother Bergverlag
  • Uitstekende wandelgids met een groot aantal dagtochten in dal en hooggebergte. Met praktische informatie en beperkt kaartmateriaal! Wandelingen in verschillende zwaarte weergegeven in rood/blauw/zwart. Das Berner Oberland wird gerne als »Spielplatz Europas« bezeichnet. Hier – besonders im östlichen Teil mit seinen bekannten Fremdenverkehrsorten... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2014
  • Wandelgids 3000er Ostalpen. Drüber und drunter | Rother Bergverlag
  • Die Gipfel um die Dreitausend Meter sind die Aussichtslogen der Ostalpen. Sie stehen auf der Wunschliste von Wanderern und Bergsteigern meist ganz weit oben. Zwischen Lechtaler Alpen, Ortler, Dolomiten und Tauern findet sich eine breite Auswahl an Bergzielen um diese magische Höhe. Einige lassen sich in einer Tagestour begehen, andere bieten... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2023
  • Wandelgids 22 Chiemgau | Rother Bergverlag
  • Uitstekende wandelgids met een groot aantal dagtochten in dal en hooggebergte. Met praktische informatie en beperkt kaartmateriaal! Wandelingen in verschillende zwaarte weergegeven in rood/blauw/zwart. Die Landschaft des Chiemgaus, mit ihren anheimelnden, schmucken Dörfern, ihren weiten, sanften Wiesenflächen, die von mehr oder weniger steil... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2016
  • Wandelgids The Cretan Way E4 | Anavasi
  • The Cretan Way is a 500km walking route which takes you from east to west across the varied and spectacular landscapes of Crete. It is the ideal way to discover the rural, mountainous and costal regions of this incredible island. This guide is based on a 28-day walk.This guide includes practical information, maps at a scale of 1:25.000 of... Read more
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  • Stanfords, United Kingdom
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2016
  • The Cretan Way - A 28 Day Walk
  • The Cretan Way is a 500km walking route which takes you from east to west across the varied and spectacular landscapes of Crete. It is the ideal way to discover the rural, mountainous and costal regions of this incredible island. This guide is based on a 28-day walk.This guide includes practical information, maps at a scale of 1:25.000 of... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2020
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2017
  • Wandelgids Der Meraner Höhenweg | Tappeiner Verlag
  • Prachtig uitgevoerde wandelgids met veel foto's en uitgebreide tekst. Bijgevoegd een gedetailleerde kaart van 1:25.000 met de ingetekende route. De kaart is toereikend om te gebruiken op de route; op de achterkant staat dan de praktische informatie nog een extra vermeld. In diesem Buch über den Meraner Höhenweg werden einerseits die Entstehung... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
  • Wandelkaart - Fietskaart 3 Shkodra | Huber Verlag
  • Shkodra and Environs area of northern Albania at 1:50,000 in a series of GPS compatible contoured maps from Huber Verlag showing hiking and cycling routes, climbing sites, tourist accommodation, etc. Descriptions cover 16 cycling routes and one hiking trail, all with route-profiles.Maps in this series, prepared in cooperation with the Albanian... Read more
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  • Stanfords, United Kingdom
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Shkodra Huber Hiking & Biking Map
  • Shkodra and Environs area of northern Albania at 1:50,000 in a series of GPS compatible contoured maps from Huber Verlag showing hiking and cycling routes, climbing sites, tourist accommodation, etc. Descriptions cover 16 cycling routes and one hiking trail, all with route-profiles.Maps in this series, prepared in cooperation with the Albanian... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
  • Wandelkaart 24 Valle Orco, Gran Paradiso | Fraternali Editore
  • Valli di Lanzo in the Italian Alps presented at 1:25,000 in a series of large, contoured and GPS compatible walking maps from Fraternali Editore, printed on light, waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper. Maps in this series have topography shown by contour lines at 5m intervals with relief shading, spot heights, and colouring and/or... Read more
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  • Stanfords, United Kingdom
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Valle Orco - Gran Paradiso
  • Valli di Lanzo in the Italian Alps presented at 1:25,000 in a series of large, contoured and GPS compatible walking maps from Fraternali Editore, printed on light, waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper. Maps in this series have topography shown by contour lines at 5m intervals with relief shading, spot heights, and colouring and/or... Read more
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  • Stanfords, United Kingdom
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Langhe Meridionali IGC 18
  • The southern part of the Langhe region of Piedmont, famous for its wines, cheeses, and truffles, in a series contoured hiking maps at 1:50,000 with local trails, long-distance footpaths, mountain accommodation, etc. from the Turin based Istituto Geografico Centrale.Maps in this series have contours at 50m intervals, enhanced by shading and... Read more
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  • Stanfords, United Kingdom
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Oberstdorf - Kleinwalsertal Kompass 03
  • Oberstdorf - Kleinwalsertal area in a detailed, GPS compatible map at 1:50,000 from Kompass with local and long-distance footpaths, cycling routes, accommodation, etc, printed on durable, waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper. KOMPASS HIKING & RECREATIONAL MAPS:This title is part of an extensive series covering Austria, much of Germany... Read more
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  • Stanfords, United Kingdom
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Lechtal Alps - Arlberg Alpenverein Map 3/2
  • Lechtaler Alps: Arlberg area of the Alps in a hiking edition at 1:25,000 from a series of detailed, GPS compatible maps published by the DAV - Deutscher Alpenverein and produced by the German and Austrian Alpine Clubs using cartography from their respective survey organizations. Maps in this series have topography vividly presented by contours... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
  • Also available from:
  • Stanfords, United Kingdom
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Ivrea - Biela - Lower Aosta Valley 50K IGC Map No. 9
  • Ivrea - Biela - Lower Aosta Valley area in a series contoured hiking maps at 1:50,000 with local trails, long-distance footpaths, mountain accommodation, etc. from the Turin based Istituto Geografico Centrale. Maps in this series have contours at 50m intervals, enhanced by shading and graphic relief. An overprint highlights local footpaths and... Read more
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