Mountain Adventures in the Maurienne [Paperback]

The Haute Maurienne valley is perfect for many alpine adventures and activities, and this guide brings together hikes, treks, scrambles, climbs, via ferrata, cycling and mountain biking routes. The routes are progressively challenging, ranging from short walks and cycle rides for the whole family to sustained mountain bike routes to the highest summits. The guide allows readers the opportunity to mix and match their adventures, be they adrenaline-seeking adventure sports enthusiasts or gentle Alpine ramblers.With easy access from Geneva, the Maurienne valley lies between the Vanoise and the Ecrins National Parks, in the heart of the French Alps. With so many varied adventures to be discovered and enjoyed, this guide to the Maurienne has something to offer everyone.As a student Andy Hodges became a modern sports climber in France, while his summers were spent leading walking groups in the hills and mountains of the UK. A volunteer member of Mountain Rescue for 16 years, he has walked, climbed and cycled extensively in the Vanoise since 2004.