
Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes In & Around Tuscany
Hiking the Mountains, Forests, Coast & Historic Sites of Wild Tuscany & Beyond
Jeff Taylor(Author)
Countryman Press Inc.
Will be published approx. on 16. May 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
298 pages
978-0-88150-734-8 (ISBN)
Description
This unique guide features hikes in Tuscan Hill Country, the mountains of the Alpi Apuane, the Cinque Terre and Ligurian Coast, and the Northern and Central Apennines. Includes helpful information about weather, best times to visit, how to drive and get around in Italy, suggested camping and lodging establishments for overnight hikes and great eating and local customs, as well as a list of English-Italian translations of relevant hiking and navigating terms to ensure trouble-free traveling between destinations.
Hikes vary in difficulty and are accompanied by directions to the trailhead, a detailed map, hiking time and distance, beautiful photographs, and fascinating commentary on the natural, historical, and cultural wonders you'll encounter along the way.
Hikes vary in difficulty and are accompanied by directions to the trailhead, a detailed map, hiking time and distance, beautiful photographs, and fascinating commentary on the natural, historical, and cultural wonders you'll encounter along the way.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
WW Norton & Co
Illustrations
51 maps and 50 black-and-white photographs
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
435 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-88150-734-8 (9780881507348)
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Person
Jeff Taylor is a trained ecologist who has hiked thousands of miles across North America and Europe. He lives in Marina di Pisa, Tuscany.