Product Description

John Hermann's fourth edition of "Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps and More" is the complete resource for any traveller 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 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 tankbags 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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #64375 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 pages

Customer Reviews

The problem with high expectations is...
When we decided to ride through the Alps, this book was a common reference among every specialized forum or discussion group. Everyone thought highly of it; so I went and bought it.
I was aiming high and felt, after reading it, disappointed. The maps references were confusing or lacking, and a general map would be of great use.
I don't want to end this review without mentioning the good points this "guide" has:
1. It's massive and covers a whole lot of the Alps territory;
2. It's told in the first person, always riding a bike;

In short, if it were today I would still buy it, but there's room for improvement.

I've read the book now...
the proof of the pudding will be in June when I put the information to the test. Much of the content is inevitably sujective but it provides details of many lesser known routes and useful websites.