Published 3 Nov 2014 Edition First Size17.2 x 11.6 x 1.8cm Weight 300g Pages 272
Drôme Provençal, Vaucluse, Var Provence?s sunshine and Mediterranean charm
attract many visitors to its coast, yet the area also has much more to offer the
walker. The countryside inland boasts a range of scenery from remote
mountaintops to spectacular gorges. History is everywhere, in medieval villages,
arcaded streets, abbeys, churches and castles. This guide covers the western
regions, with its companion volume, Walking in Provence: East, covering the rest
of this fascinating and historic landscape. The walking is incredibly diverse;
from the green waves of the Barronies hills in Drôme Provençale, to the
unforgettable silhouette of Mont Ventoux giving way to limestone plateaux cut
with ravines in the Vauclause. Further south lies Var, containing rock and
wood-strewn hills inland, and a coast full of knarled inlets and hidden beaches.
Suitable for all walkers of average fitness levels, the walks range from 4 to 21
kilometres, and are graded for difficulty from short, easy routes to more
challenging walks that can include precipitous sections, but no special
equipment is needed. 30 day walks in the Drôme Provençal, Vaucluse and Var in
the sunny south-east corner of France walks illustrated with clear sketch maps
and height profiles, as well as inspiring photographs all the practical
information required for a perfect trip from public transport to maps and market
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