BRAND NEW National Geographic Europe - Haute Route, Chamonix to ZermattTopographic Map Guide.
Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic Maps
The Haute Routeaka the High Route or Mountaineers' Routetraverses the French and Swiss Alps. It was conceived as a summer mountaineering route in the mid-nineteenth century by members of the English Alpine Club. Though originally called "The High-Level Route" by members of the Alpine Club, in 1911, a group first successfully established a winter route from Bourg St. Pierre to Zermatt on skis and afterwards the name of the route was translated into French. As a result of their success, the French term stuck, and the journey gained a reputation amid skiers and ski mountaineers as a classic must-do winter/spring tour. There is also a non-technical Walker's Haute Route that has gained in popularity and become a classic in and of itself.
This Topographic Map Guide outlines two different variations of the Haute Route from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland: one for hikers and one for skiers. The northernmost route or, Walker's Route, depicted on the map travels north from Chamonix and traverses through the Alps all the way to Zermatt. The ski route depicted on this map illustrates the Grand Lui variation, which is the longest and most technical route that eliminates the road links of the Verbier and Classic variations.
Though the term Haute Route has been widely used for many multi-day, hut-to-hut alpine tours, the "ChamonixZermatt Haute Route" remains the original. Thus, whether you choose to wear skis or hiking boots, the Haute Route is an adventure unlike any other.
More convenient and easier to use than folded maps, but just as compact and lightweight, National Geographics Topographic Map Guide booklets are printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper with stainless steel staples. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.
Features:
- Waterproof, tear-resistant paper
- Accurate topography/terrain with clearly labeled details
- Full UTM grid for GPS use
- Includes regulations, permit info, and safety tips
- Hiking trail and backcountry road guides
- Route descriptions and mileages
- Detailed topographic map with contour lines, elevations, and shaded relief
- Water features with river mileage
- Mountain bike routes with degree of difficulty
- Campgrounds and campsites, scenic overlooks, and boat launch sites
- Model:TI00004001
- Scale: 1:50,000
- Booklet Size: 4.25" x 9.38"
- Weight: Approx. 3.4 oz each map
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