The 4000m Peaks of the Alps Guidebook, Volume 2 Central

Description

This guidebook describes selected alpine climbs and ski mountaineering routes in the central 4000m peaks of the Alps, covering the eastern half of the Pennine Alps in Switzerland.  It includes the following 4,000m peaks:

Matterhorn, Breithorn, Pollux, Caster, Liskamm, Piramide Vincent, Signalkuppe, Dufourspitze, Nordend, Strahlhorn, Rimpfischhorn, Allalinhorn,, Alphubel, Taschorn and Dom.

The guidebook describes over 60 classic alpine climbs and ski mountaineering routes, providing all the information needed to prepare and undertake each ascent.  Each route is described in great detail across several pages, along with access and descent information and is accompanied by stunning colour photo topos. 

This guidebook provides in-depth route information that is aimed at both the experienced mountaineers looking for a serious adventure in the high mountains and the aspiring alpinist setting out on their first major climb.

Published in October 2026 this guidebook is in English text throughout and includes a diverse selection of action photography to inspire and illustrate each route, many of which are taken by the author himself.

Number of pages is 320.
Size is 156mm x 234mm.
ISBN is 9781916123199.

A separate guidebook (volume 1) details the western 4000m peaks of the Alps of France and Switzerland.