Trekking offers high adventure amid some of the most majestic scenery on earth. Embarking on a long-distance hike presents both physical and mental challenge s, and trekk ing can be a stiff test of individual ability. The Trekking Atlas of the World will be the definitive guide to the wo rl d’s best long-distance hikes, providing vivid portraits of some of the wor l d’s most spectacular journeys, ranging from the
Pembr okeshir e Coast Path in Wales to the Peru’s renowned Inca Trail.
Written by experienced outdoor writers with first-hand knowledge of the routes and a passionate love of tr ekking, the book profiles 54 treks, arranged by continent, a trek being defined as no less than 60km (40 miles) in length or three days of walking in duration. Each trek will featur e a detailed route map and most will also feature a schematic
elevation diagram. Essential info rm ation (when to go, start/finish, duration, maximum altitude, technical considerations, equipment, trekk ing style and permits/r estrictions) is provided in an Appendix.
