This illustrated guide to the Alps of Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy, Germany and Yugoslavia continues a series of places in the outdoors. Whether travelling by foot or skis, car or public transport, on a day trip or an extended hike, readers can use this guide to explore the scenery to be seen throughout the year. Written with practical explanations on the complex geology of the Alps, descriptive vignettes about alpine animals and plants and illustrated landscape photography, the book captures the uniqueness of each mountain chain.