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.

Map

Overview of the Alps

Trails in this region

Books

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
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
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
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
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2012
  • Le Massif Glières-Parmelan à pied FFRP Topo-guide No. P473
  • Le Massif Glières-Parmelan à pied, FFRP topo-guide Ref. No. P743, with 20 day walks of varying length and difficulty in the French Alps, north-east of Lake Annecy between Thônes and La Roche-sur-Foron. 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... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2021
  • Austria F&B Alp and Hut-to-Hut Hiking Guide
  • A comprehensive guidebook detailing walking routes in Austria. The 101 walks reflect the diversity of this popular region and cover Austria`s magnificent Alps - including the Ratikon, Silvretta, Stubai and Zillertal - as well as the Dachsteingebirge, Hohe Tauern and the Karawanken. Graded according to difficulty and ranging from short walks of... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2015
  • Eastern Provence: Côte d’Azur to the Alps Sunflower Landscape Guide
  • This guide, half of a two-volume set, is intended for motorists who want to tour eastern Provence and the Cote d`Azur by car and enjoy some superb walks en route. The drives have been described in such detail that there is no need to make constant reference to a map. The walks selected - all set in areas of great natural beauty and historical... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • DK Eyewitness Road Trips Northern & Central Italy
  • With its snow-capped mountain ranges and beautiful hill towns, Italy is an ideal destination for a leisurely road trip. It`s yours to explore with Road Trips Northern and Central Italy, our redesigned and newly updated guide containing 25 drives across the region, from the dramatic coastline of the Cinque Terre to the lakes of Lombardy and the... Read more
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
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
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Maps

Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Achensee - Rofan - Unterinntal F&B WK321
  • Achensee - Rofan - Unterinntal area of the Austrian Alps north-east of Innsbruck 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
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen Nature Park – Murau – Sölkpass F&B WK211
  • Zirbitzkogel NP - Grebenzen - Murau - Solkpass 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
  • Eastern Rhodopes / Rodopi Geopsis 131
  • Eastern 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
  • 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
  • Goms - Aletsch
  • Goms - Aletsch area of the Bernese Oberland at 1:50,000 in a series from Hallwag covering Switzerland’s popular hiking regions on light, waterproof and tear-resistant maps highlighting long-distance paths: the nine national routes plus special regional routes, as well as other local hiking trails.Cartography is similar to that used both in... 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
  • Western Rhodopes / Rodopi - Falakro Geopsis 133
  • 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
  • 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
  • Wienviertel East - March - Thayatal - Mistelbach F&B WK014
  • Wienviertel East - March - Thayatal – Mistelbach area of north-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
Stanfords
United Kingdom
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Hochschwab - Aflenz - Wildalpen - Salzatal F&B WK5041
  • Hochschwab - Aflenz - Wildalpen - Salzatal area of eastern Austria 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
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
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