Description - Vanoise Ski Touring by Paul Henderson
Ski touring in the Vanoise provides an introduction to
ski touring in the French departement of Savoie and
covers the Vanoise National Park and surrounding area.
Skiing exploded in Savoie in the 1960s and 1970s, when
every mountain village wanted to exploit the "white gold"
that fell every winter. Despite the massive development
of ski resorts, including some of the biggest and best in
the world, many areas remained untouched and became the
reserve of ski tourers. It is in these untouched areas
that you will find the real "white gold" of Savoie. The
guide is aimed at skiers who find the magnificent,
unspoilt scenery and peace and quiet of the mountains as
exhilarating as the thrill of a perfect descent. The
guide covers all the major areas of the region and
includes tours of all levels of difficulty and of all
styles, from one-day trips to multi-day, hut-to-hut
journeys. The tours that have been chosen reflect the
variety of landscape and skiing that makes ski touring in
Savoie so special. The guide is divided into 12 chapters,
which describe 63 days of skiing, with over 100
additional alternatives and variations. Although more
than an off-piste skiing guide, many of the tours start
from resorts and can be combined with a resort-based ski
holiday.
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