Lonely Planet Walking in France (Lonely Planet Walking Guides) (Paperback)

by Sandra Bardwell (Author), Miles Roddis (Author), Gareth McCormack (Author), Helen Fairbairn (Author) "From the time of the earliest human settle in Western Europe, France's history was long dominated by battles and alli to consolidate and expand the..." (more)
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Product Description
Follow in pilgrims' footsteps, challenge yourself among spectacular Alpine peaks and glaciers, and wander through idyllic villages, sampling delicious food and wine. this guide puts you on the right track for France's best walks.

* detailed descriptions of more than 100 days of walking, from easy strolls to multiday mountain adventures * special features on the classic cross-border Tour du Mont Blanc and the best of the revered Chemin de St-Jacques (Way of St James) pilgrim route * illustrated section on France's wildlife and wildflowers * clear two-color maps for each walk * the lowdown on transport, accommodation and eating options en route * practical advice on language, navigation and safety

From the Publisher
Lonely Planet’s authoritative new guide "Walking in France" makes France’s natural treasures accessible to walkers of all abilities. It is filled with practical information on predeparture recommendations, suggested itineraries, camping gear ,quaint restaurants and pensions, and cultural and historical tidbits. "Walking in France" will provide everything you need to know for a successful tour whether you are a beginning walker or an experienced mountaineer!

• the most renowned and scenic walks in 13 regions, including the GR20 Corsican trail
• a range of picturesque day walks within easy distance of Paris
• information on architecture,restaurants and vineyards along the trails
• easy-to-follow walk descriptions with accurate contour maps
• practical advice on local customs, language, equipment and travel
• illustrated section on flora and fauna --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 2 edition (April 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740592433
• ISBN-13: 978-1740592437
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #711,910 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This is item 4 in The Lonely Planet France Series Series.

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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars If day walks are your thing . . ., October 2, 2002

By	B. J. Jones (Canberra, Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Lonely Planet Walking in France (Lonely Planet Walking Guides) (Paperback)

I am currently planning my walking holiday in France, so I am trying to learn as much as I can before I arrive. I found this book to be helpful in as far as it dealt with practical matters of conditions in France; such as visas, telephones and doctors. It also gave a good indication of the attractions that walkers will find in France on a regional basis.

I felt, however, that for a country famous for its very long distance trails, this book had an unhappy focus on short, often single day, walks. To be fair, it dealt in detail with the gruelling "GR20" trail in Corsica, but that was the only real endurance walk that it looked at. Given that these walks are my focus, I found this book to be something of a disappointment.

That being said, someone looking to enliven his holiday with one or more short, possibly overnight, walks could do a lot worse than this handy little book.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Overview, Not Very Detailed, January 9, 2007

By	James Scott "batyushki" (North Idaho, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was a good overview for our two week hiking trip in southern France. Because the book covers the entire country, there isn't much detail and only a couple of walks per region. I found the book to be mostly factual though a section on bus routes in the Gorges du Verdon was incorrect--we ended up having to wait an extra day to take a bus that the book said would be available. Overall we had an excellent trip, but really this book is more about exploring options than final planning. For the real work of getting from Point A to Point B, we relied on the French language materials we found in the country (I speak and read intermediate French).