The Independent Walker's Guide to France 35 Extraordinary Walks in 16 of France's Finest Regions

Booth, Frank

ISBN 10: 1566561841 / ISBN 13: 9781566561846

Published by Interlink, New York, 1996

About this Item

First edition. 8vo. Soft cover. 206 p. Route maps. A compendium of recommended walks and hikes in France. Includes chapters on accommodations, walking and hiking tips, language and communication, trail life, etc. Near fine.

Seller Inventory # LL-b907-07

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Independent Walker's Guide to France 35 Extraordinary Walks in 16 of France's Finest Regions
• Publisher: Interlink, New York
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1566561841
• ISBN 13: 9781566561846
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • France
  • Travel and Exploration

About this title

Synopsis

This work features 35 walks in 16 regions of France, designed for walkers who enjoy getting off the beaten track. It includes practical information on short walks within the competence range of casual walkers including how to get there, where to stay, trail distance, walking time, difficulty rating, directions, and a general description of local sights. Also included are many itineraries, including regional ones and thematic ones, such as Roman ruins and ocean coasts. A "walk-at-a-glance" section features a summary of each walk, and "before-you-go" hints are also included.

From the Author

Frank Booth is an avid walker & teacher at Wayne State Univ.
Veteran and novice travelers will both enjoy this outstanding new walker's guide to historic France. Between France's great monuments, marked trails allow the visitor to enter a world of tranquil beauty. The ocean, rivers, vast forests, vineyards, meadows and queit villages will be the only companion in a land trodden by few tourists. This unique series is designed for visitors who enjoy walking and getting off the beaten track. In addition to their value as general guides, each volume is peerless as a walker's guide, allowing travelers to see all of the great sights, enjoy the incomparable beauty of the countryside, and maintain a high level of physical fitness while traveling through the popular tourist destinations. -- Practical information on 35 extraordinary walks (all planned as day hikes and are between 2 and 9 miles) including: how to get there, where to stay, trail distance, walking time, difficulty rating, explicit trail directions and a vivid description of the trail and local sights. -- Numerous itineraries: the Grand Tour which embraces all 35 walks, regional itineraries, and thematic itineraries. -- One planning map and 35 detailed trail maps. -- Easy-to-follow trail notes. -- A "Walks-at-a-Glance" section which provides capsule summaries of all the walks. -- Before-you-go helpful hints and suggestions.