A guidebook to ski mountaineering in the Western Alps. This selection of graded high-level ski tours in France, Switzerland and Italy is some of the finest and most accessible ski mountaineering in the world.

• 10 multi-day tours between 4-8 days and 13 day tours are included
• The Classic Haute Route, Haute Maurienne Traverse, Vanoise, Verier and Arolla High Level Circuits, Ecrins, Gran Paradiso and Mont Blanc Haute Routes, Zermatt and Saas Fee 4000ers are described
• Key centres include Chamonix, Champex, Zermatt, La Berade, Bonneval-sur-Arc, Aussois, Cogne (Val d'Aosta), Verbier
• Can be skied March through May
• Suitable for skiers with thorough training and experience
• Overview maps and profiles are provided for each route
• Detailed information on planning, safety, equipment, access, mountain huts and amenities