A guidebook to 30 circular day walks in the east of France's Provence. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the Alpes Maritimes, Alpes de Haute-Provence and Mercantour regions of Provence, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for walking year-round.
The routes range from 4-21km (2-13 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-8 hours. They go from key areas including Vence, Grasse and Digne-les-Bains.
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Sketch maps
are included for each route
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Local highlights include
Mont Mounier, Verdon Gorge and Estérel
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Information on
local history and wildlife
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GPX files
available to download
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Part of a
2-volume Cicerone series
on Walking in Provence
Reihe
Sprache
Verlagsort
Produkt-Hinweis
Maße
Höhe: 171 mm
Breite: 118 mm
Dicke: 17 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-85284-617-6 (9781852846176)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Janette Norton was born in England but lived in the Geneva region for over 40 years. After her first book, on the Haute Savoie, she explored and wrote about Provence, the Cevennes and the Dordogne. Janette died in January 2013, while preparing a new edition of Walking in Provence. This volume was completed on her behalf by her husband Alan and her friend Pamela Harris-Andrews.
Map key
Overview map
Preface
Introduction
A short history of Provence
Provencal writers and artists
Plants and flowers
Wildlife
Regional specialities
Markets
Travelling to Provence
When to go
Accommodation
Clothing and equipment
Using this guide
Alpes Maritimes
Walk 1 Baou des Noirs and Baou des Blancs
Walk 2 Baou de St-Jeannet
Walk 3 Chemin du Paradis
Walk 4 Pic de Courmettes and Puy de Tourrettes
Walk 5 Baou de St-Jean
Walk 6 The Route Napol&##xe9;on
Walk 7 Vall&##xe9;e de la Siagne
Walk 8 Pic du Cap Roux
Walk 9 Est&##xe9;rel Circuit and Lac de l'Ecureuil
Walk 10 Mont Vinaigre
Alpes de Haute-Provence
Walk 11 Three Chapels Walk from Digne-les-Bains
Walk 12 Walk in the R&##xe9;serve G&##xe9;ologique
Walk 13 Bigue du Siron
Walk 14 The Cousson
Walk 15 The Cucuyon
Walk 16 Rochers des M&##xe9;es
Walk 17 Gorges de Tr&##xe9;vans
Walk 18 The Verdon Gorge - Sentier Blanc-Martel
Walk 19 Lower Verdon Gorge
Walk 20 Sommet de Cr&##xe9;mon
Mercantour
Walk 21 Moulin de la Barlatte
Walk 22 Plateau de la Lare from Sauze
Walk 23 Gorges de Daluis
Walk 24 Circuit from St-Martin d'Entraunes
Walk 25 Col des Champs from Entraunes
Walk 26 Lakes Circuit from the Col de la Cayolle
Walk 27 Mont Pelat
Walk 28 Circuit above P&##xe9;one
Walk 29 Mont Mounier
Walk 30 Around Mont d'Auvare
Appendices
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Maps
Appendix C Tourist information
Appendix D Market days
Appendix E Glossary of Provencal words
