A guidebook to the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail (GR70) from Le-Puy-en-Velay to Alès. Covering 272km (169 miles), this long-distance trek through the Cévennes region on the edge of France's Massif Central follows in the footsteps of writer Robert Louis Stevenson and his donkey Modestine. The trail takes around 2 weeks to hike and is suitable for both first-time and experienced trekkers.
The route is described from north to south in 12 stages, each between 16 and 30km (10-17 miles) in length. A brief account of Robert Louis Stevenson's experiences on that section of the route is included for each stage.
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GPX files available to download
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1:50,000 maps included for each stage
- Detailed information about accommodation, campsites and facilities along the route
- Advice on planning and preparation
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Produkt-Hinweis
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Höhe: 169 mm
Breite: 112 mm
Dicke: 10 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-85284-918-4 (9781852849184)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Nike and Jacint met on a long coach journey and soon became inseparable. Travelling quickly emerged as their favourite activity and now wherever they go they try to find the best trails. They would love to share their passion for walking with others. Nike went to journalism school and Jacint is a keen photographer. They live in Surrey.
Route summary table
Map key
Overview map
Introduction
About Robert Louis Stevenson
The trail
When to go
Suggested itinerary
Travelling to and from the trail
Accommodation
Food and supplies
What to take
Language
Maps and waymarking
Using this guide
The GR70
Stage 1 Le Puy-en-Velay to Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille
Stage 2 Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille to Le Bouchet-St-Nicolas
Stage 3 Le Bouchet-St-Nicolas to Langogne
Stage 4 Langogne to Cheylard-l and amp;#39; and amp;Eacute;v and amp;##xea;que
Stage 5 Cheylard-l and amp;#39; and amp;Eacute;v and amp;##xea;que to La Bastide-Puylaurent
Stage 6 La Bastide-Puylaurent to Le Bleymard
Stage 7 Le Bleymard to Le Pont-de-Montvert
Stage 8 Le Pont-de-Montvert to Florac
Stage 9 Florac to Cassagnas
Stage 10 Cassagnas to St-Germain-de-Calberte
Stage 11 St-Germain-de-Calberte to St-Jean-du-Gard
Stage 12 St-Jean-du-Gard to Al and amp;##xe8;s
Appendix A Useful contacts and information
Appendix B Accommodation
Appendix C Campsites
Appendix D French-English glossary
