Description
Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive ski-resort focused map of the Alps, showing the positions of 640 resorts, enabling independent travellers to plan their journeys to and through the mountains. - attractive, clear mapping showing the location of 640 indexed alpine resorts in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovenia and Switzerland - mountain railways, local and high speed lines to help plan transfers from airports, or international travel by train- Eurostar Ski Train route from St Pancras to the French Alps- complete network of major roads across the region and minor roads serving resorts- roads closed for winter shown- resorts directly accessible by train marked- large linked ski areas, such as the 3 Valleys and the Portes du Soleil region highlighted and indexed- main ferry services across the Alpine lakes that take you to, or close to, resorts- the position of over 30 airports in, or near, the Alps, highlighting those with their own railway station for an easy onward connection- resorts with thermal spas included and indexed- extensive information on 100 selected resorts (extent of downhill and cross-country skiing, altitude and vertical drop, number of lifts, availability of glacier skiing, and accessibility by train)
