"Walking in Arolla and Zinal: The Val d'Herens and Val d'Annivers in the Swiss Valais" - "" ("Williams Jonathan")(Paperback)

Explore the Val d'Hérens and Val d'Anniviers, two breathtaking Swiss Alpine valleys nestled to the west of Zermatt in the Valais — a region of soaring peaks, ancient glaciers, shimmering lakes, and traditional villages that remains refreshingly quieter than its famous neighbour. With day walks ranging from 9 to 22km (6–14 miles) and completable in 2 to 10 hours, it's an ideal destination whether you have a long weekend or a full fortnight to spare. This trusted Cicerone guidebook by Lesley and Jonathan Williams describes 35 graded day walks and 2 multi-day treks across Arolla, Zinal, Evolène, Grimentz and beyond, giving you everything you need to explore these valleys with confidence. It pairs clear, walk-by-walk route descriptions with thorough planning information to help you prepare well before you travel and navigate with ease once you're in the mountains. The 35 day walks are graded and spread across the Val d'Hérens and Val d'Anniviers, exploring the area from valley-floor paths through traditional villages to high mountain circuits, so you can choose routes that suit your experience and energy each dayDetailed step-by-step route descriptions are supported by 1:50,000 maps for every walk, helping you navigate confidently on the high mountain paths above Arolla, Zinal, Evolène, Les Haudères, and GrimentzDownloadable GPX files enable easy digital navigation on GPS devices or smartphone apps, so you can keep yo
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