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The French equivalent of Ordnance Survey Maps IGN Top 25 maps cover areas of particular
tourist interest, mainly around the coast, and have a map number ending in
T. The maps have an overprint highlighting local footpaths,
long-distance GR routes and, where appropriate, ski routes. Other tourist
information includes campsites, equestrian or canoeing centres, huts,
mountain refuges, etc. Map legend is in French and English. Each TOP 25
map covers an area of approximately 28 x 21 km (17 x 13 miles). Generally, Top 25 Maps are £8.99 and Serie Bleue £7.99.
Hautes Pyrenees/Pyrenees Atlantique (Michelin Local Maps) - Detailing the Hautes Pyrenees / Pyrenees Atlantique region of France, this laminated fold-out map includes a complete index of place names and covers all regional specialities, heritage and traditions. It offers clear and concise mapping for stress-free travelling.Gers/Lot-et-Garonne (Michelin Local Maps) Gironde/Landes (Michelin Local Maps) Correze/Dordogne (Michelin Local Maps)
The Department of Dordogne on Foot - 41 walks, from one to five hours long, throughout the department of Dordogne. Several walks in the southern part of the department, near Sarlat, Les Eyzies and Bergerac. Maps in colour. Numerous photos and drawings of fauna and flora. 128 pages.
The Valleys of the Lot and Garonne on Foot - 26 day walks, from three to eight hours long, in the valleys of the Lot downstream from Fumel and the Garonne around Marmande. Maps in colour. 48 pages. The High Garonne on Foot - 40 walks, from one to six hours long, in the Department of the High-Garonne. Maps in colour. Numerous photos and drawings of fauna and flora. 112 pages. The Pays du Haut-Agenais and Perigord on Foot - 18 day walks, from three to over eight hours long, in the area north of Villeneuve-sur-Lot and Fumel. Some of the routes can be done on horseback or on a mountain bike. Maps in colour. 48 pages. GR65 - The Way of St.James: Figeac to Moissac - The second of the three guides covering the French section of the Way of St.James from Le Puy, covering a 157-km route from Figeac to Moisac. The guide also includes a 205-km walk along the GR652 from Goudon to La Romieu. Maps in colour. 144 pages.
IGN Tourism, Outdoor Activities and Regional Discovery Maps
- An extensive series of maps published by the IGN in cooperation with
local authorities, ramblers' associations, cycling clubs, etc. The maps
are designed to provide information on places of interest, recreational
facilities, various types of accommodation, local and long-distance
footpaths, bridleways, cycling and mountain bike routes, etc. Various
scales, mainly 1:50,000 or 1:100,000
Pays de haute Saintonge
- Tourist road map with hill shading to
depict the relief. Roads and railways are clear, and other detail
includes vineyards, woods & administrative boundaries. An overprint
highlighting numerous hiking paths, sightseeing roads and
cycling routes. Symbols depict places of interest; various types of
accommodation eg. campsites, gites d'etape; tourist information
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Walking in the Dordogne: 30 Walks in the Region, Janette Norton - The Dordogne region in southwest France offers the walker a beautiful environment in which to walk, surrounded by delightful pastoral countryside, sweeping fields of crops and walnut orchards plus dramatic vistas from cliff tops. The 30 routes, split between the regions of Sarlat and Bergerac, move through this countryside, taking you along valley bottoms and into woodlands and leave plenty of time for exploring the historic sites or just sitting in the delightful surroundings of a village cafe. Illustrated with the author's own colour photographs and sketch maps, this is a comprehensive guide to exploring the region on foot.
Dordogne, Mike Smith - A guide for Dorgogne - a popular region of France. This title features car tours and town trails with accompanying maps and historical background notes. It includes Fact File, which gives practical travel advice including local customs, accommodation and entertainment. It also features colour photography with road maps and feature boxes.
The Dordogne and Perigord, Cassell Guide - A holiday guide devoted to the
Dordogne and Perigord divided into two parts. the first part explores the
region via typical themes with specialist maps pinpointing the best place
to pursue an interest including the best chateaux, the best views and the
best walks. The second is the visiting section, subdividing the region
into smaller areas, recommending towns, villages, areas of natural beauty
and monuments and attractions. The guide caters for all ages and is full
of information for things to do and see for people who enjoy active and
varied holidays. Limited availability.
Through the French Pyrenees, The GR10 Trail, The 900km of footpath, lane and trackway which link the Atlantic coast with the Mediterranean have created one of the finest long-distance routes in France. GR10, the so-called Sentier des Pyrenees, is a walk of epic proportions, routed as it is along the north flank of a majical range of mountains. Unlike it's counterpart the GR11 on the Spanish side, the GR10 actively seeks out a number of villages lying snugly at the foot of the mountains.
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The Rough Guide to the Pyrenees is the only
guidebook available to the entire region, covering both the French and
Spanish sides of this spectacular region, from the Atlantic to the
Mediterranean. A full-colour section introduces the author's pick of the
attractions, from relaxing in the picturesque spa towns to watching the
Tour de France wind up the mountains. There are detailed listings of the
best places to eat, drink and stay, from boutique hotels in Biarritz to
the most remote mountain refuges. For the outdoor enthusiast there are
exhaustive accounts of the walking and climbing routes available and
information on the host of other activities available, including skiing,
paragliding, rafting, cycling and horse riding. There is also expansive
coverage of all the cultural highlights including the prehistoric cave art
at Ariege and an accessible history of the region from prehistory to the
current day.
Douglas Contains all the main trails along the France-Spain border
from the famous GR10 coast to coast hike and most scenic sections of the
GR11, to many shorter routes. 80 route maps include walking times and
places to stay.
Walks and Climbs in the Pyrenees , Kev Reynolds - This guide provides an introduction to the Pyrenees. It offers suggestions for 170 walks, multi-day tours and moderate ascents of some of the principal summits of the Central or High Pyrenees, and includes the Pyrenean High Route - one of the most challenging mountain treks of all. ►New Edition
The Pyrenees: The High Pyrenees from the Cirque De Lescun to the Carlit Massif, Kev Reynolds - An extensive introduction gives all the practical advice and information needed for planning a trip. It offers a background to the mountains and their exploration, and provides a snapshot of the range with sections that help the reader focus on specific areas of activity, and suggests where best to exercise that activity. It also lists all the Pyrenean 3000m summits and their location.
Pyrenean Haute Route: A High-level Trail , Ton Joosten - The Pyrenean High Level Route takes the highest possible route through the centre of the Pyrenees, crossing the French/Spanish border many times. It is probably the most beautiful, spectacular and challenging walk in the Pyrenees, and this new guide from Ton Joosten breaks the unwaymarked 800km route into 42 stages in five groups.
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