Run the Alps Switzerland: 30 Must-Do Trail Runs

The Swiss Alps are home to some of the greatest trail running in the world. Now, there's a book to match that quality! Run the Alps Switzerland features 30 must-do trail runs that will appeal to novices and experts alike. From Zinal to Dent de Morcles, from Grindelwald to Kandersteg, from the wilds of the Engadine to the secret valleys of Ticino, the authors researched hundreds of routes, in search of the very best trail running in the Swiss Alps. The photos, taken during these summer days in the Swiss Alps and into the fall, will amaze and delight you. This guide provides practical advice and precise indications, such as the level of difficulty. Read the tips, download the tracks, tie your shoes and go, go, go! "Inspiring collection of ideas and images brought together in a fun format to discover some of the best trails that the Swiss mountains have to offer." -- Jonathan Wyatt, Eight-time World Mountain Running Champion "Switzerland had everything to become a trail running country. This excellent book will guide trail runners from around the world on beautiful Alpine runs." -- Tiphaine Artur, Trail Verbier St-Bernard About the authors Doug Mayer has been trail running for thirty years in search of the Alps' best wild blueberry tart. Kim Strom travels the world to trail run, compete and write. Janine and Dan Patitucci are internationally-noted mountain sport photographers.