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Walking the French Alps: G.R.5 Martin Collins

Walking the French Alps: G.R.5 (Cicerone Mountain Walking S.) By Martin Collins

Walking the French Alps: G.R.5 by Martin Collins


Summary

A guide to the GR5, which runs from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean at Nice through the whole of the French alpine chain. The 660 km (400 mile) route takes about a month, and crosses the Chabalais, Mont Blanc region and Vanoise; skirts the Ecrins; and passes through the Queyras, southern Alps and Alpes Maritime.

Walking the French Alps: G.R.5 Summary

Walking the French Alps: G.R.5 by Martin Collins

Fully updated second edition prepared in 2000. The previous edition has been the best-selling and leading guide to the route for many years. Extensively illustrated with maps, and black and white and colour photos. One of the world's leading long-distance trails, through the Alps from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean - a mere 660km (400miles).

About Martin Collins

Martin Collins is a freelance author, photo-journalist and cartographer, as well as a regular contributor to the UK outdoor media. First walking the GR5 in 1981 kindled a passion for the French Alps that remains as strong as ever. He has since written over twenty books for walkers embracing the coast, mountains and countryside of the UK and parts of Europe. He has three children, and lives in north Wales on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park.

Table of Contents

Introduction The 'GR' system and National Parks Travelling to the Alps Accommodation Camping Maps and Waymarking Amenities and Services Clothing and Equipment Mountain Safety Weather Flora and Fauna Photography Key to the Route Guide The Route Stage 1

Additional information

GOR002484765
9781852843267
1852843268
Walking the French Alps: G.R.5 by Martin Collins
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Cicerone Press
2001-05-01
168
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