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© Paul Henderson 2002

ISBN 1 85284 375 6

A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library

Acknowledgements

I would like to thank my wife, Alice, for all her encouragement and for being prepared to go skiing with me even when the conditions were awful!

A special mention must go to a great friend, Richard Champeney, for his enthusiasm and support, and to his wife, Jo, for allowing him to spend so many of his holidays in the mountains with me.

I would also like to thank my friends, Claude and Marie-Christine Bertholet, Pierre Lortet and Philippe and Jeanne Roche, for showing me the ropes at the beginning of my ski touring career, and for being willing partners on some of my more exploratory outings.

Finally, thanks must also go to Philip Whitick for his constructive criticism and help in correcting the text.

Advice to Readers

Readers are advised that while every effort is taken by the author to ensure the accuracy of this guidebook, changes can occur which may affect the contents. It is advisable to check locally on transport, accommodation, shops, etc, but even rights of way can be altered.

The publisher would welcome notes of any such changes.

Warning

Mountaineering can be a dangerous activity carrying a risk of personal injury or death. It should be undertaken only by those with a full understanding of the risks and with the training and experience to evaluate them. Mountaineers should be appropriately equipped for the routes undertaken. Whilst every care and effort has been taken in the preparation of this guide, the user should be aware that conditions, especially in winter, can be highly variable and can change quickly. Holds may become loose or fall off, rockfall can affect the character of a route, snow and avalanche conditions must be carefully considered. These can materially affect the seriousness of a climb, tour or expedition.

Therefore, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law, neither Cicerone nor the author accepts liability for damage of any nature (including damage to property, personal injury or death) arising directly or indirectly from the information in this guide.

Cover photograph: Traversing the Col de Comberousse to the Col de la Valloire on Day 2 of the Belledonne tour (photo by Sebastien Perrier)