This book is a guide to a 10-12 circuit of one of finest of all mountain areas in France - the Vanoise Alps.
Easily accesible by train or bus from Chambéry and Grenoble, the Vanoise National Park neighbours that of the Gran Paradiso in Italy, withMount Blanc to the north and the Ácrins to
the south. The Tour of the Vanoise
explores the very best of this sceni-
cally specically spectacular region of 3000m peaks, glaciers,lakes,water-
falls and flowering meadows and provides plenty of opportunities to study marmots, chamois and ibex along the way.
With numerous manned huts strategically placed throughout the tthe National Par, lightly-ladden trekkers can stay in simple comfort each night without having resort to carrying tents,food .
or cooking equipment.
Key Reynolds describes the route, its
alternatives and variations, gives details of the huts andother accommodation, and points out of items ofinterest along the way.
This circuit should appeal to all who love wild places,an for whom the Alps provide an antidode to everyday life at low level. The Tour of the Vanoise is destined to become a classic.
