The Robert Louis Stevenson Trail: A Walking Tour in the Velay and Cevennes, Southern France (Cicerone Guide) (Paperback)

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Robert Louis Stevenson's account of his 140 mile trek through the Massif Central of southern France has long captured the imagination of walkers and lovers of literature alike. In 1991 the Stevenson Trail was finally adopted by the French footpath authorities as the GR70. This guide will prove indispensable to the holidaymaker planning to follow in the nineteenth century author's footsteps.

It includes a comprehensive list of facilities, accommodation and places of interest along the route, detailed route directions and account of Stevenson's adventures with his sole companion and beast of burden, the donkey Modestine, at each stage.

The trail is ideal for those contemplating a walking holiday for the first time, and included advice on travelling to and from southern France, accommodation, equipment, currency and insurance - even coping with emergencies like a snake bite.

Packed with snippets of fascinating information about this historic region, it is also useful for cyclists and motorists.

About the Author

Alan Castle is a writer and photographer specialising in the outdoors, walking, backpacking, mountain walking, trekking and travel in the UK, Europe and worldwide. His interests include UK and European long distance trails, challenge walking, Munroes and peak bagging and adventure travel-he leads several walking holidays throughout Europe each year.

Product Details

• Paperback: 205 pages
• Publisher: Cicerone Press; 2 edition (November 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852845112
• ISBN-13: 978-1852845117
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #667,496 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Walking the GR70 in France, August 10, 2008

By	Tony Dickin (LAVENDER BAY, NSW AUSTRALIA) - See all my reviews

This wonderful little book has now got even better with the release of the second edition.

I walked the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail last year and this guide was invaluable. Alan Castle knows his stuff and brings alive the history of the walk, every step of the way, as well as providing easy instructions for a novice walker such as myself. I would label this the definative guide to anyone considering walking the GR70.