Name: Walking in Provence - East By Janette Norton
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Walking in Provence - East Summary

Walking in Provence - East: Alpes Maritimes, Alpes de Haute-Provence, Mercantour by Janette Norton

A guidebook to 30 circular day walks in the east of Frances 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.

Sketch maps are included for each route
Local highlights include Mont Mounier, Verdon Gorge and Esterel
Information on local history and wildlife
GPX files available to download
Part of a 2-volume Cicerone series on Walking in Provence

About Janette Norton

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

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Sku

GOR009300069

ISBN 13

9781852846176

ISBN 10

1852846178

Title

Walking in Provence - East: Alpes Maritimes, Alpes de Haute-Provence, Mercantour by Janette Norton

Author

Janette Norton

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Cicerone Press

Year published

2014-11-03

Number of pages

240

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Walking in Provence - East Janette Norton

Walking in Provence - East by Janette Norton

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Walking in Provence - East Summary

Walking in Provence - East: Alpes Maritimes, Alpes de Haute-Provence, Mercantour by Janette Norton

About Janette Norton

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