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Edition 4: Motorcycle Journeys through the Alps & Beyond (2008)

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Title Edition 4: Motorcycle Journeys through the Alps & Beyond (2008)
Author John Hermann
Price £14 +P&P Amazon.co.uk
Website Link http://kingofthealps.com/BOOKS.aspx


The fourth edition of Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps & Beyond is the complete resource for any traveler to this part of Europe. Now covering more area than any previous edition, John "King of the Alps" Hermann brings nearly 100 trips to life. Everything has been updated: Hermann's fun-to-read text has been thoroughly refreshed, with more new trips in the Pyrenees and the Picos de Europa mountain ranges, the maps now have mountain relief backgrounds to view the exciting changes in topography, and Hermann has added spectacular new pictures.
Anyone considering or dreaming of a European trip on two wheels needs this book. Riders of all brands of bikes the world over have kept Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps in their tank bags ever since the first edition in 1993. And no wonder: all of the important roads and passes are described and critiqued. Every region of the Alps is covered: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, and other special Alpine lookalike places such as Corsica, Slovenia, and the Pyrenees are included. Each trip has a detailed route description, easy-to-follow maps, and unique photographs - all brought to life by Hermann's informed and witty narration. Local customs, history, and amusing travel anecdotes dot every page to enrich your journey.

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This is an excellent well put together book, with some really good information inside, needs to be used along with Google maps or good GPS to plan really good rides, but as a book to buy you really really should.

 

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A must have book for the keen adventurer for Motorcycle Touring of the Alps,

Every region of the Alps is covered: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, and other special Alpine lookalike places such as Corsica, Slovenia, and the Pyrenees are included. Each trip has a detailed route description, easy-to-follow maps, and unique photographs.

I have a copy which I paw through and read with anticipation of the passes and Cols I plan to ride and with the excitement of finding the Passes and Cols I have already ridden documented which brings my memories flooding back and sends me in search of the photographs I have taken in this region, renewing my resove to get out there again this and next summer!

 
 
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2 wheeled tourist
I had this book, the Third Ed I think, where it included Corsica, just full of useful trips and routes and in the end I lost it smilies/cry.gif but it really is worth the time and money if the Alps are your kinda thang smilies/smiley.gif Recommended!
2 wheeled tourist , October 26, 2011

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