Download or read book Italy s Grande Traversata delle Alpi written by David Jordan and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2023-05-19 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to Italy's Grande Traversata delle Alpi (GTA) trek through the western Italian Alps. The 809km (503 mile) route is presented in 55 stages with each stage ranging from 7-26km (4-16 miles). Beginning at the Nufenen pass at the Swiss border the route traverses the Lepontine, Pennine, Graian, Cottian and Maritime Alps to finish at Ventimiglia on the Mediterranean coast. With nearly 60,000m of ascent this route is suitable for fit and experienced alpine trekkers. This guidebook contains route description and 1:100,000 mapping for each stage as well as information on the region's history, culture and wildlife. Accommodation, facilities and public transport information is also given to help with trek planning. Italy's western Alps is an area of high mountain passes, sparkling lakes, clean air, and alpine meadows rich in wildflowers. With a network of paths that enabled travel long before the motor car, the region is ideally suited to exploring on foot. From Switzerland to the Mediterranean, the GTA enables the visitor to travel the old ways through the mountains, hearing the stories, sampling the regional specialties in food and wine, and experiencing the famously warm welcome of the Italian people.

Download or read book Tourism and Sustainable Community Development written by Greg Richards and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the tourist industry becomes increasingly important to communities around the world, the need to develop tourism sustainably has also become a primary concern. This collection of international case-studies addresses this crucial issue by asking what local communities can contribute to sustainable tourism, and what sustainability can offer local communities. Individually these investigations present a wealth of original research and source material. Collectively the book illuminates the term 'community', the meaning of which, it is argued, is vital to understanding how sustainable tourism development can be implemented in practice.

Download or read book Walks and Treks in the Maritime Alps written by Gillian Price and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2016-08-31 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 18 graded day walks and 6 multi-day treks across the Maritime Alps. Exploring the varied scenery of the border between France and Italy, the day walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and treks are suitable for hikers with some alpine trekking experience. The day walks range from 6 to 20km (4–12 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 3–7 hours. The multi-day treks vary in length from 22 to 67km (14-42 miles), can be completed in 2–7 days, and include a 5-day traverse of the Parc National du Mercantour and a 7-day traverse of the Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime. Sketch maps included for each walk Detailed information on accommodation and facilities Advice on preparation and planning Easy access from Nice

Download or read book Walking in Tuscany written by Gillian Price and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2023-05-24 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to walks in the Italian region of Tuscany. 43 graded routes range from 2.5 to 18km, and take in the Renaissance splendour of Florence and Siena, the World Heritage scenery of Val d'Orcia and San Gimignano and the stunning island of Elba. Alongside detailed route descriptions and clear mapping there is essential practical information on public transport and food and drink, as well as a comprehensive list of accommodation, and a useful Italian-English glossary. The guide is packed with interesting details about the area's wildlife, landscape, culture and history, making it a perfect companion to getting to know this beautiful region. Tuscany is justifiably renowned for its glorious landscapes. Romantic hilltop villages clinging to rolling hills contrast with dense forests, rugged mountains and long, sandy beaches. This is a region that resonates with history - Etruscan remains, Medici villas, Renaissance towns and landscapes that inspired Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Dante. Add in the climate and superb food and wine and you have a perfect walking destination.

Download or read book Everest a Trekker s Guide written by Radek Kucharski and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2023-07-15 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidebook to trekking in the Everest region of the Himalaya in Nepal, including Thame Valley, Lukla to Namche, Everest Base Camp from Namche and Gokyo (the Cho la and Phortse route), plus one route in Tibet (the Kharta Valley). Also describes the Three Passes trek (Dingboche to Namche via Kongma La, Cho La, Renjo La).

Download or read book Walking in Norfolk written by Laurence Mitchell and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2024-03-07 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 40 day walks in Norfolk. Exploring the coast, Fens, Brecks and Broads, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The circular walks range from 6 to 19km (4–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–4 hours. Some routes use parts of long-distance paths, including the Peddars Way, Norfolk Coast Path, Boudica's Way and Weavers Way. 1:40,000 OS maps included for each walk Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Refreshment and public transport options are given for each walk Easy access from Norfolk, King’s Lynn and Great Yarmouth

Download or read book Walking in the Picos de Europa written by Robin Walker and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2024-07-22 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 38 walks and 4 short treks of 3-4 days in the Picos de Europa mountains of northern Spain. The walks cover the areas of Cangas de Onís, Cabrales, Liébana, Valdeón and Sajambre and range from easy valley hikes to ascents of the high peaks, so there is something to suit every ability. The walks range from 6 to 22km, and take between 3 to 8 hours. Four short treks of 3-4 days are also summarised in brief. 1:50,000 maps included for each walk GPX files available to download Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport Highlights include the Covadonga lakes and the Cares Gorge Information given on local geology and wildlife

Download or read book Scrambles in Snowdonia written by Rachel Crolla and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2022-08-15 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidebook to 80 graded scrambles in Snowdonia, North Wales. This revised edition of Steve Ashton's classic guide is illustrated with photo topos, and includes 16 routes selected by the updaters, as well as all the classic routes including the Snowdon Horseshoe, North Ridge of Tryfan, Bristly Ridge and the Cneifion and Cyfrwy Aretes.

Download or read book Walking in Sicily written by Gillian Price and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2022-04-20 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 46 graded walks exploring the Sicily and the adjoining Aeolian and Egadi Islands. Exploring the dramatic scenery of this world famous region, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for year-round walking. Walks range from 2km to 23km (1-14 miles) in length with most walks being enjoyed in 3-4 hours. They start from key areas including Catania, Messina, Taormina. Sketch maps included for each walk Information on Travelling Around Sicily, Accommodation, and Food and Drink Highlights include Mount Etna, Madonie, the Nebrodi mountains and the Aeolian trail Short Italian-English glossary Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket

Download or read book The GR5 Trail Benelux and Lorraine written by Carroll Dorgan and published by Cicerone Press. This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidebook to the northernmost section of the GR5 - from Hoek van Holland in the Netherlands, through Belgium and Luxembourg, to Schirmeck in the northeast of France. Described over 49 stages, this 1000 kilometre section of the GR5 is relatively easy and ideal for those who don't want to hike up and down steep mountains - or not just yet. Clear route description is accompanied by 1:100K mapping, together with information on points of interest passed along the way. Background information on landscape, wildlife and history is included, as is practical information - everything from clothing, equipment, food, drink and waymarking to maps, money and staying in touch - making planning and executing a trip as easy as possible. One of the world's best long distance walking trails, the GR5, in its entirety, covers an impressive 1423 miles (2290km) on its way from the North Sea to the Mediterranean. This northern stretch - before the trail hits the depth of the Vosges. Two further Cicerone guidebooks cover the remaining sections of the GR5; 'The GR5 Trail - Vosges and Jura', and 'The GR5 Trail' which covers the route from Lac Leman to the Mediterranean.

Download or read book Walking The Cumbria Way written by John Gillham and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2022-06-27 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to walking the Cumbria Way, a 188km (73 mile) route between Ulverston and Carlisle. Suitable for walkers with some experience, this long-distance route through the heart of the Lake District can be walked in 5 days, but there is plenty of opportunity to plan your itinerary for a more easy-going 7 to 8 days. This largely low-level route is described here in five stages of between 19 and 26 kms (12 – 16 miles). Alternative mountain days can be added to include the Coniston Fells, Glaramara and Skiddaw. Route described from south to north with 1:50,000 OS mapping for each stage Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport along the route Variations to the itinerary suggested depending on required difficulty and time frame Route summary tables and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary GPX files available to download

Download or read book Walking in Austria written by Kev Reynolds and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2021-03-11 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guidebook detailing walking routes in Austria. The 101 walks reflect the diversity of this popular region and cover Austria's magnificent Alps - including the Rätikon, Silvretta, Stubai and Zillertal - as well as the Dachsteingebirge, Hohe Tauern and the Karawanken. Graded according to difficulty and ranging from short walks of a few kilometres to day hikes and multi-day hut-to-hut tours, from the classic to the lesser-known, there is something to suit every level of ability and ambition. A full description of each route is accompanied by clear sketch maps. This book has all the information you need to make the most of an active walking holiday in Austria, including information on public transport, accommodation, gear required and safety issues, full details of over 100 mountain huts and a German-English glossary. Austria is one of Europe's most walker-friendly countries. Its 40,000km of well-maintained and waymarked trails pass more than a thousand Austrian mountain huts and countless attractive villages, hospitable hotels, inns and restaurants. It also boasts an extensive, integrated public transport system that is particularly useful for walkers.

Download or read book Walking in the Bavarian Alps written by Grant Bourne and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2023-06-29 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guidebook detailing walks in Germany's Bavarian Alps. Lying along the German-Austrian border in a thin sliver of land roughly 300km long, this area contains some of the most spectacular walking and beautiful scenery that Germany has to offer. 70 graded walks explore mountain landscapes, wild mountain gorges and alpine meadows as well as the region's picturesque villages, opulent baroque churches and fairy-tale castles like Neuschwanstein. There is also the northernmost glacier in the Alps (Blaueis), Germany's largest ice cave (Schellenberg) and its highest mountain, the Zugspitze, all visited on walks described in this guide. The walks are divided into six mountain areas, grouped around base towns to make planning a walking holiday as easy as possible. Bases include Oberstdorf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Mittenwald, Marquartstein, Inzell, Oberammergau and Ramsau among others. The walks are mainly between 3 and 8 hours in duration, though some longer walks are included staying at mountain huts. The guidebook gives an outline of two multi-day tours and suggestions for shorter valley walks of less than 3hrs are also included. The Bavarian Alps make an ideal destination for an easy-to-organise and affordable walking holiday.

Download or read book Trekking in Austria s Zillertal Alps written by Allan Hartley and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2023-06-08 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide detailing four short Alpine hut-to-hut treks in the stunning Zillertal region of the Austrian Tirol. Included are the 9-day Zillertal Rucksack Route (also known as the Berliner Hohenweg), the 7-day Zillertal South Tirol Tour, the 7-day Peter Habeler Tour and the 6-day Olperer Runde Tour, as well as optional ascents of neighbouring peaks, including the region's highest, the 3510m Hochfeiler. Good fitness and experience of mountain walking is necessary, and some of the treks include long days, steep and uneven terrain and aided sections. The optional excursions may call for specialist equipment, mountaineering skills and experience of glacier crossing. The routes are presented in day stages, each with notes on the particular highlights and challenges/hazards of the day's route. In addition to clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 mapping and elevation profiles, the guide also includes a wealth of practical information on transport, mountain huts, recommended kit and safety. Since the welcoming huts of the Austrian Alpine Club are a particular highlight of the area, there is also a comprehensive hut directory listing all of the huts, with information on facilities, access and their fascinating history. Appendices contain useful contacts, a German-English glossary and further reading.

Download or read book Walking in the Dolomites written by Gillian Price and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2017-01-20 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 25 multi-day treks in the Dolomites of north-east Italy. The routes range from moderate to challenging in difficulty, with varying degrees of mountain traverses, scrambles and exposure so a good head for heights is needed. The treks range from 11 to 41km (7–25 miles) with daily distances of between 5 and 15km (3–9 miles). Each trek is designed to be hut-to-hut and last 2–4 days. The routes explore the major mountain groups of the UNESCO World Heritage site including Sella and Marmolada. 1:100,000 maps are included for each walk Treks feature notes on access, difficulty and recommended maps for navigation on the ground Public transport and accommodation options are detailed

Download or read book Trekking in Torres del Paine written by Rudolf Abraham and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2023-11-08 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidebook to trekking in the heart of Patagonia, with routes in Torres del Paine National Park (Chile) and Los Glaciares National Park (Argentina). While the region is primarily a remote and mountainous glaciated wilderness, walking is easily accessible with clear trails, good public transport and regular mountain huts and campsites. The centrepiece of this dramatic area is the 10-11 day Torres del Paine Circuit (also known as the 'O' Circuit), while the shorter Half Circuit (the 'W') visits much of the same sights in 4-5 days. The guidebook also includes four shorter day walks, a multi-day trek in Argentina's Los Glaciares national park, and several excursions from Puerto Natales and El Calafate. This guidebook includes advice on getting to and around the regions, languages, visa, currency, accommodation and facilities in the National Parks, as well as useful guidance on what to take and expect on the treks. Also featured is background information on the geology, history, wildlife, flora and cultures of the regions, resulting in an excellent companion guide to help you explore the region.

Download or read book Walking on Dartmoor written by Steve Davison and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2023-03-06 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 39 day walks and one two-day Ten Tors challenge across the Dartmoor National Park and its surrounding area. The guide contains low-level shorter walks and higher level more strenuous and challenging routes, therefore there's a walk suitable for all abilities, allowing you to explore all of what Devon's national park has to offer. Each walk contains a detailed route description, 1:50,000 OS maps and colour photography, alongside practical information on public transport links and refreshment stops on each walk. Dartmoor, a National Park since 1951, is wild, and at times isolated. Its a land of blanket bogs and grass moors dotted with fascinating tors, old stone clapper bridges, tree-shaded river valleys and a diverse range of wildlife. Our ancestors have left behind a fascinating treasure trove from intriguing stone rows to fascinating stones circles and burial cairns to hut circles. There are also the stark ruins of Dartmoor's mining heritage, picturesque villages and hamlets that are home to interesting old churches and cosy pubs. You'll be able to stand on High Willhays which, at 621m (2039 ft), is not only a mountain, but also the highest point in Southern England. On a clear day from many of Dartmoor's summits there are great views out over Devon's rural landscape and west into Cornwall to Bodmin Moor.