Description
100 Peaks: 50 selected excursions
Book summary
This book is a practical and visual guide that selects 50 of the most iconic peaks from the "100 Cims" (100 Peaks) challenge promoted by the Federation of Hiking Entities of Catalonia (FEEC). The authors, Fermí Azcona, Constantí Torres, and Joan M. Vives, offer a carefully curated selection of itineraries distributed throughout the Catalan territory, from the most popular peaks to others that are less frequented. Each excursion is presented with detailed information so that the reader can plan and enjoy the experience of seeing Catalonia from its best natural viewpoints.
What is it about?
The book collects a selection of 50 excursions to ascend as many peaks that form part of the official "100 Cims" list of the FEEC. The work covers a great diversity of territories, including peaks in the Pyrenees, the Pre-Pyrenees, and the Catalan coastal ranges. Among the proposed routes are ascents to mountains as iconic as the Pica d'Estats or the Puigmal, along with others that are less crowded, such as the Gran Tuc de Colomers. It also includes peaks in the Pre-Pyrenees like the Bassegoda, the Pala del Teller, or the Coscollet, and coastal ranges such as Caro, the castle of Montgrí, or the Mola de Colldejou. There is also a proposal for the Montserrat massif, with the ascent to the Montgròs. The excursions present varying levels of difficulty, from demanding itineraries due to elevation gain or duration to others more accessible to all audiences.
Main topics
- Hiking and trekking in Catalonia
- Selection of 50 iconic peaks from the FEEC "100 Cims" challenge
- Varied itineraries through the Pyrenees, Pre-Pyrenees, and coastal ranges
- Mountain routes with different levels of physical demand
- Natural viewpoints and representative landscapes of the Catalan territory
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at hikers and mountain lovers who wish to discover and ascend some of the most representative peaks of Catalonia. It is ideal both for those already participating in the "100 Cims" challenge and for those looking for new routes and outdoor experiences. It is also useful for intermediate or advanced hikers who want to explore a curated selection of itineraries, from the most popular to the less traveled ones.
What this book offers
- A practical guide with 50 excursions selected from among the most prominent peaks in Catalonia.
- Varied itineraries that allow for the discovery of the landscape diversity of the Catalan territory.
- Detailed information to plan each ascent, adapted to different difficulty levels.
- The possibility of completing or expanding the personal "100 Cims" challenge with well-documented routes.
Technical specifications
- Author: Azcona Vilatobà, Fermí; Torres Bosch, Constantí; Vives Teixidó, Joan M.
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Hiking and trekking
- Collection: KHROMA
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: September 2020
- Number of pages: 120
- Weight: 579 g
Editorial review
This is a practical and well-structured work that facilitates approaching the "100 Cims" challenge through a careful and representative selection. The variety of itineraries, ranging from well-known peaks to less-frequented ones, makes it a useful tool for both veteran hikers and those who are just beginning to explore Catalan geography. The hardcover binding and manageable format make it suitable for use in the field.