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Gathering material for new editions of this guide is always rewarding, for it draws me back to a region I first knew in the 1960s and whose magic never fades. It also deepens friendships among many who live there, and provides opportunities to revisit the huts, pensions and remote mountain inns that add to its appeal. But as the previous paragraph makes clear, nothing remains static – not the mountains, not the trails, nor the facilities on offer at the places where we spend a night. In preparing this edition I have done my best to provide updated information, although it’s been impossible to re-walk every route or stay in every hut and hotel listed. As a result I’ve had to delete one valley completely and five routes that appeared in previous editions, but there are still nine other valleys and no less than 110 walks described, which should be enough to satisfy the ambitions of most active walkers. However, should you discover a path that has been re-routed, or the features of a valley or mountain have been altered to such an extent that some of the descriptions are no longer valid, I’d appreciate a note giving details in order that I can check them out and make amendments to the next edition or updated reprint. Information can be sent by email to info@cicerone.co.uk and any future updates will appear on the Bernese Oberland updates section of the Cicerone website at www.cicerone.co.uk/796/updates.