Landscapes of the Pyrenees (Sunflower Countryside Guides) - Softcover

Paul Jenner; Christine Smith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0948513632 ISBN 13: 9780948513633

Publisher: Sunflower Books, 1990

Synopsis

The book covers the entire range France, Spain and Andorra and there are well over 400 kilometres (250 miles) of walks in this guide, the equivalent of a coast-to-coast traverse one of the 'classics' for all serious walkers. But you don't have to be an expert walker for any of hikes we describe. None of them requires special skills (under summer conditions) and, if you are not very fit, simply turn back when you feel like it (there are short walk suggestions with most of the itineraries). Experienced and fit walkers will nevertheless find much to enjoy, for we have included some of the wildest scenery in the Pyrenees, walked pilgrim routes and World War 2 escape routes, climbed to summits (like Canigou), enjoyed the habitat of marmots, vultures and lizards (the Pyrenean chamois), and not neglected the great and the famous (like the Breche de Roland). Paul Jenner and Christine Smith have lived in the Pyrenees for many years. They have also written the Rough Guide to the Pyrenees (1st edition) and the Berlitz Explorer guide to the Pyrenees, as well as the Sunflower Walking Companion.

"It was by sheer happenchance that we found your book on the Pyrenees in Dillons, while browsing for books to help us plan our walking holiday; it was pure serendipity! The book proved a godsend: helpful, informative and a wonderful guide to an area we did not know at all." (F.&D.N., Dunfermline)

12 car tours, 65 long and short walks, 12 picnic suggestions Fold-out touring map

Edition details

• Publisher: Sunflower Books
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0948513632
• ISBN 13: 9780948513633
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136