Reprinted: 21 Jan 2020 Edition: First Pages: 256 Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.4cm
Weight: 280g 42 Walks in the Massif Central - France's volcano region This
walking guidebook describes 42 day routes exploring the stunning Auvergne region
in central France. The walks are ideal for day walkers and hikers, with routes
ranging from easy 5km outings to more challenging 20km hikes. All are
illustrated with clear mapping and colour photographs. The guide focuses on the
best routes in five different areas, including Cantal, the Chaîne des Puys
(Monts Dômes), the Monts Dore, the Haute Loire (Livradois and Velay) and the
Montagne Bourbonnaise, with bases including Vichy, Clermont-Ferrand and
Puy-en-Velay. The routes in this guidebook offer walking on truly spectacular
volcanic landscape, with grassy domes and volcanic bowls and long, rambling
ridges, yet the walking is generally suitable (nothing over 1,900m) for all
walkers, and the area is both accessible and provides a wide range of cultural
and historical (and geological) interest. The guidebook also provides a wide
range of practical information for visiting the Auvergne, with accommodation
transport, and preparation advice, as well as providing a wealth of detail on
the many places of interest along the walks.