100 Hut Walks in the Alps :Routes for day walks and overnight stays in France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Slovenia
100 Hut Walks in the Alps :Routes for day walks and overnight stays in France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Slovenia
paperback
Published:
1 July, 2025
Description
Discover a world of Alpine walking adventures with 100 Hut Walks in the Alps, the ultimate inspiration and planning guide for unforgettable day walks and overnight hut experiences across Europe’s great mountain ranges. From the sun-drenched trails of the Maritime Alps to the dramatic peaks of the Julian Alps, this guidebook offers a diverse collection of scenic walks suitable for all abilities, centred around welcoming mountain huts.
The 100 routes in this book range from gentle, scenic circuits to more ambitious mountain days, each offering the reward of a lunch at a mountain refuge or an overnight stay. Whether you’re planning a short holiday in the Alps or seeking fresh ideas for your next walking trip, this guidebook provides ample inspiration across France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Slovenia.
- Routes cover major Alpine regions including the Maritime Alps, Julian Alps, Gran Paradiso, Turnitzer Alps, Bernese Oberland, Kitzbüheler Alps and the Dolomites of South Tirol, providing inspiration to explore Europe’s most scenic mountains
- Hut-based experiences include options for lunch or overnight stays, with guidance on hut etiquette, opening seasons and reservation requirements to help you plan your visit
- Sketch maps accompany each route in France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Slovenia, offering clear visual orientation and helping walkers plan their trips effectively
- Practical inspiration is provided for walking holidays, making it easy to design day walks or multi-day mountain hut treks that fit your pace, schedule and interests
- Written by the well-respected guidebook author Kev Reynolds, whose experience and expertise provide trustworthy advice and inspiration for all Alpine walkers
Best enjoyed between July and September, when huts bustle and wildflowers bloom, this guidebook transforms Alpine hut dreams into perfectly planned day walks or multi-day adventures. With clear guidance, inspiration, and practical advice, it is your passport to authentic mountain hospitality across Europe’s most spectacular ranges.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781852847531 |
| ISBN10 | 1852847530 |
| Number Of Pages | 256 |
| Item Weight | 280 g |
| Product Dimensions | 116 x 172 x 14 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Cicerone Press |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | 3rd Revised edition |
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Author's Bio
Kev Reynolds is a freelance writer, photojournalist and lecturer whose first title for Cicerone Press (Walks and Climbs in the Pyrenees) appeared in 1978 and is still in print. He has published many books on the Alps, a series of trekkers' guides to Nepal and, nearer to home, several guides on walking in southern England. A member of the Alpine Club, Austrian Alpine Club and the Outdoor Writers' Guild, he is also first honorary member of the British Association of European Mountain Leaders.