The Cathar Way by Alan Mattingly
A guidebook to walking the Cathar Way, a waymarked trail through France's southwest, linking historic castles associated with the ill-fated 13th-century Cathar heresy. This 250km (2-week) route runs through the foothills of the Pyrenees in the Languedoc region of southern France, from the Mediterranean to Foix. Beautiful and historic area.
This handy guide has clear instructions for the stages of the trail along with points of interest, maps and an accommodation listingIn keeping with Cicerone's walking series, the guide is well laid out with colour photographs and an easily digestible insight into the history of the area. Indispensible for walkers visiting the area. Rating 9/10. France Magazine, August 2006
Alan Mattingly was director of the Ramblers' Association from 1974 to 1998. He has also held various other posts in the outdoor field, including that of chairman of the Council for National Parks. He is now based in a small town in the eastern Pyrenees which lies just below the 9,000ft Pic du Canigou. When not exploring the Pyrenees on foot, Alan writes and also teaches English. He is author of Walks in the Cathar Region published by Cicerone.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781852844868 |
| ISBN 10 | 1852844868 |
| Title | The Cathar Way |
| Author | Alan Mattingly |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cicerone Press |
| Year published | 2012-06-12 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
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