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Mountaineering in the Pyrenees Out Now

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Mountaineering in the Pyrenees Mountaineering in the Pyrenees features twenty-five classic mountain routes and link-ups for those who enjoy getting off the beaten track.

Author and mountain guide François Laurens has drawn upon his encyclopaedic knowledge of the Pyrenees, and recommendations from other mountaineers, to put together a diverse selection of climbs – many of them accessible from spring to autumn – along the entire Pyrenean chain, from the Mediterranean to the Basque country.

The most characteristic feature of the Pyrenees is its hodgepodge of topographies, climates and lives, all jumbled together. Sometimes, moving just a short way across this patchwork landscape, perhaps from one side of a cliff to another, is enough to take you into a completely different environment. This diversity is reflected in the routes featured in this book.

Ridge traverses and rock climbs dominate the selection, which includes only a few ephemeral snow climbs, with every route posessing its own unique character and providing a wonderful day out in the mountains. Featured routes include the Salenques-Tempestades Ridge on Pico de Aneto, the Espadas Ridge on Pic des Posets, and a selection of climbs on the renowned peaks of Monte Perdido, the Maladeta, the Balaïtous, the Vignemale, and the Grand and Petit Astazous. Each route features technical notes, a topo and route description, and photos illustrating the character of the climbing.

DISCOUNT OFFER: Buy this book direct from Vertebrate Publishing for just £11.96 (RRP £14.95) including free UK mainland postage. Just enter code PYRENEES20 at checkout and your 20% discount will be applied. Offer ends 3 September 2015.


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