Walking in Arolla and Zinal: The Val d'Herens and Val d'Annivers in the Swiss Valais - Paperback

by Jonathan Williams (Author), Lesley Williams (Author)

A guidebook to 35 day walks and 2 multi-day hikes in Switzerland's Arolla and Zinal. Exploring the beautiful scenery of Val d'Herens and Val d'Anniviers, west of Zermatt, the routes are generally long and high but on well-maintained paths, with some calling for a good head for heights.

Day walks range from 9 to 22km (6-14 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-10 hours. The routes are graded allowing you to choose routes suitable for your ability. Two multi-day hikes are also outlined, combining the day walks described.

• 1:50,000 maps are included for each walk
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport
• Highlights include Dent Blanche and Lac Bleu

Author Biography

Jonathan Williams was Cicerone's publisher and managing director for over 20 years, working with authors and leading the development of the range. Lesley was Cicerone's marketing director for over 20 years, but now provides support for the new marketing team. Although they met at sea, they quickly gravitated to the mountains and trekking, before taking on Cicerone to communicate their passion for mountains, wild places and other journeys on foot or by bike. Jonathan Williams was Cicerone's publisher and managing director for over 20 years, working with authors and leading the development of the range. Lesley was Cicerone's marketing director for over 20 years, but now provides support for the new marketing team. Although they met at sea, they quickly gravitated to the mountains and trekking, before taking on Cicerone to communicate their passion for mountains, wild places and other journeys on foot or by bike.