Bouldering in the Alps: Yet another bouldering guide to the southern Alpine regions, which have gained ever-increasing popularity in recent years. Unlike the other recent offering, Swiss Bloc v1, this guide is produced in predominantly German text, although it does have English introductions to each area.

In terms of selling points over the aforementioned rival guide, this book does offer a slightly slicker look and finish, with LOTS of great action shots. The guide also covers a number of Italian, Austrian and German areas, not (obviously) included in ‘Swiss Bloc’.

Areas covered: Kochel, Allgau, Vils, Tumpen, Silvapark, Murgtal, Sustenpass, Gotthard Pass, Magic Wood, Val di Mello, Daone, Arco and Algund.

Alpen en Bloc Volume 2: available here.

• ISBN 13: 9783936740691
• No of Pages: 360
• Page Size: 150 x 185
• Publisher: Panico
• Published Date: Summer 2010
• Cover: flapped paperback
• Illustrations: photo topos and diagrams

Relevant Articles:

Bouldering in Allgau

San Gottardo Bouldering

Bouldering in Switzerland

Val di Mello & Val Masino