Vette della Val d’Ayas

The passion for the mountains, the fatigue of the climb, the burning “tension” towards the summit. The summit, seen as the focal point of beloved or unpublished places, of ancient pastures and forgotten mule tracks, of pleasant alpine lakes and harsh rocks, of friendly faces and experiences, of great victories and unforgettable defeats. The discovery of an ancient and bewitching land, proposed through the ascent to its peaks, from the most famous and renowned to the forgotten peaks, from the high altitudes to the wooded guardians of the valley floor. A practical and easy manual, updated to 2008, dedicated to fifty-seven peaks of the Val d’Ayas, its eight refuges and two bivouacs. A work that ranges between hiking and the “first” mountaineering, between routes suitable for everyone and captivating exploratory climbs, to rediscover a wild and solitary nature. A guide intended for experienced hikers or neophytes, for those who have been visiting the Val d’Ayas for years. For each itinerary, the ascent route and the relative data useful to the reader are provided, assisted by GPS waypoints, cartography, bibliography, history, toponymy. Historical, geomorphological and glaciological cues accompany the reader during the ascent, allowing them to “know”, as well as “reach”, their coveted peak. 1:50,000 scale map attached.

Edithor: L’Escursionista

Author: Marco Soggetto

Pages: 224

ISBN: 9788890193774