Rhone-Alps (AA Road Map France) - This fully updated series of sheet maps with top quality mapping from both the AA and IGN (France's national mapping agency) are all you need for motoring in France. The maps combine clear design and more road detail with an easy to read scale to ensure that you never lose your way. Published March 11

French Alps and Jura (Landmark Visitors Guides) - Part of the "Landmark Visitor's Guide" series, this title includes feature boxes on local food and beverage, and other local produce. Published April 07. Limited availability.

The Alps (Pocket Adventures), Krista Dana - Here is a great new addition to this acclaimed travel guide series: "Pocket Adventures The Alps" is a lightweight and portable volume designed to be used on the go. Packed with all the practical travel information you could ever need, from places to stay and eat, tourist information resources, destination-specific travel advice, emergency information, plus sections on the region's history and geography that provide the background knowledge essential to a fantastic holiday. Published Sept 07. Limited availability. K

French Alps Traveller Guides,  Thomas Cook - Expert advice of this title guides you to the best sights and experiences. It includes impartial and dependable sleeping, eating and entertainment listings. It features clear and accurate mapping, suggested walks and tours. It also features full colour photography throughout. Suggested itineraries and highlights sections help make the most of any trip. Published May 11

Adventure Guide to the Alps, Krista Dana - Adventure Guides are about living more intensely, waking up to your surroundings and truly experiencing all that you encounter. Each book offers an ideal mix of practical travel info along with activities, and the fun is for everyone, no matter what their age or ability. Switzerland, Germany, Italy, France and Austria - the Alps extend through them all and this guide shows you how to experience all of their excitement and beauty. The author explores the history, flora, fauna, the people and culture, the foods, the festivals, the adventures. Cortina, St. Moritz, Innsbruck, Chamonix, Zermatt, Interlaken are just a few of the magical spots you will visit. Published April 04. Limited availability. K

French Alps (Vacances)  - Containing some of France's most stunning and dramatic landscape and three beautiful regional parks, it is not surprising to learn that the best way to discover the Alps is on foot. However, there are plenty of other things for the energetic to do - from skiing and climbing (naturally), to rafting and sailing, or, for the more leisurely, simply taking the spa waters. Culture vultures can visit abbeys, monasteries and fortresses, while foodies can inspect markets, sample local delicacies and quaff some excellent wines. This colourful guide includes plenty of information to enable you to have a successful holiday whatever your interests. Published May 02. Limited availability.