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France

France is inundated with crags, major mountain ranges (and sunshine!). Guidebook coverage of these range in quality from superb to abysmal. Unfortunately many are unavailable in the UK, but British publishers are beginning to plug the gap.

The major alpine areas are:
The Jura: The range bordering Switzerland north of Lake Geneva. Rather lower peaks, but still spectacular. Summits include Crêt de la Neige and Le Reculet.
Mont Blanc Range: Borders Switzerland and Italy and includes many famous peaks in addition to Mt Blanc, such as the Aiguille Verte, the Grand Jorasses and the Dru.
Vanoise: South of Mt Blanc and bordering Italy. Summits include the Grande Casse and Mt Pourri.
Écrins: Known to Brits as the Dauphinée, this range includes the Barre Des Écrins and the Meije.
Queyras: South of the Vanoise on the French Italian border. Monte Viso is the best known peak, though it lies wholly in Italy.
Vercors: Limestone peaks in Central France. Perhaps better known for its rock climbing on crags such as Presles and Archiane, but the highest peak is the Grand Veymont.
Maritime Alps: South of the Queyras on the French Italian border and also known as the Mercantour. Cime du Glas is the highest peak.
Pyrenees: Mountain range forming the border with Spain.
Corsica: Mountainous Mediterranean island.

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Écrins 4102m
Écrins 4102m
£21.95
Seven routes on the Dôme de Neige (4015m) and Barre des Écrins (4102m).
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Seven routes on the Dôme de Neige (4015m) and Barre des Écrins (4102m).

Mont Blanc Classic and Plaisir
Mont Blanc Classic & Plaisir
£27.95
A beautiful guide to alpine climbing in the Mont Blanc Massif describing 80 routes, rock, ice and mixed.
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A beautiful guide to alpine climbing in the Mont Blanc Massif describing 80 routes, rock, ice and mixed.

Mont Blanc Massif Volume 1
Mont Blanc Massif Volume 1
£15.00
Covers Monts Blanc, Brouillard, Rouge de Peuterey, Maudit, Blanc du Tacul and the Grande Jorasses.
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Covers Monts Blanc, Brouillard, Rouge de Peuterey, Maudit, Blanc du Tacul and the Grande Jorasses.

Chamonix
Chamonix
£36.95
A good guide to the Chamonix Alps covering everything from from alpine climbs to valley crags.
2 In Stock

A good guide to the Chamonix Alps covering everything from from alpine climbs to valley crags.

Grandes Jorasses: North Face
Grandes Jorasses: North Face
£27.95
Thoroughly comprehensive guide describing all the routes on the North Face of the Grandes Jorasses.
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Thoroughly comprehensive guide describing all the routes on the North Face of the Grandes Jorasses.

Haute Route Glacier Treks
Haute Route Glacier Treks
£23.95
This guide describes the summer mountaineering Haute Route (as opposed to the skiing version).
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This guide describes the summer mountaineering Haute Route (as opposed to the skiing version).

Vanoise Park
Vanoise Park
£11.95
An alpine climbing and walking guide to the Tarantaise and Haute Maurienne.
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An alpine climbing and walking guide to the Tarantaise and Haute Maurienne.

Écrins Park
Écrins Park
£11.95
Selection of easier alpine climbs and walks in the Écrins National Park. Includes the GR54.
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Selection of easier alpine climbs and walks in the Écrins National Park. Includes the GR54.

Vercors - Dévoluy
Vercors - Dévoluy
£15.50
General walking, mountaineering guide to the Vercors. Includes the standard route up Mt Aiguille.
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General walking, mountaineering guide to the Vercors. Includes the standard route up Mt Aiguille.

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