Delachaux et Niestlé La vie de la montagne

Bernard Fischesser's La vie de montagne (Mountain Life), published by Delachaux et Niestlé, is THE reference book for all mountain enthusiasts and professionals. The author, a former agricultural engineer and forester, designed this book as an encyclopaedia.

The first part describes the mountain environment, minerals, ice and water. The second part deals with the extraordinary adaptation of life to these particular conditions. The book ends with the fragile balance that has been altered by humans.

The numerous illustrations, photographs and diagrams enable readers, whether amateurs or experts, to visualise the concepts described.

A veritable bible, this book is to be read in one sitting, leafed through at random to enjoy a mountain hike from your sofa, or opened when you are looking for specific information. Those wishing to prepare for the probationary exam for the DE (Diplôme d'État) qualification as a mid-mountain guide (AMM) will find most of the answers to the multiple-choice questions here, as well as a more general overview of the mountains as an ecosystem and a place where people live.