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IGN Tourism,
Outdoor Activities and Regional Discovery Maps
Topo Guides with Day Walks (Some of these publications are may not be stock
items and could involve a waiting period for delivery.)
Trekking in the Vosges and Jura: The GR5 and Other Walks and Treks, Les
and Elizabeth Smith - This is a practical guidebook to the trekking
possibilities in the Vosges and French Jura mountains. These mountains,
which also contain three regional parks and contrasting landscapes and
wildlife habitats, are of a relatively moderate height, and have a
well-developed network of waymarked paths that provide a wealth of
opportunities for the walker. The book will be useful to anyone who plans to
explore this lesser-known corner of France on foot, whether by means of
short excursions or longer trails. The main part of the guide describes a
continuous long-distance route (672km, 418 miles), which traverses the
Vosges and Jura ranges from the German border in the north to Lake Geneva in
the south, much of it along the GR5 footpath. Walking the entire route is
a significant undertaking, amply rewarded by the diversity of landscapes
and villages encountered along the way. Published Feb 06
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.
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).
The rest of France is covered by Serie Bleue maps, which have no
overprint and map numbers ending in O or E. The legend is in French
only but is fairly self-explanatory. Each Serie Bleue map covers an area
of approximately 20 x 14 km (12 x 9 miles), with some maps slightly
larger.
Both series have similar cartography, with contour interval of 5 metres,
except for mountainous areas, where the maps have hill shading and
contours at 10-metre intervals. Scale 1:25000
Generally, Top 25 Maps are £9.50 and Serie Bleue £8.50 but prices do vary and offers apply from time to time.
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for the full list of the individual maps available for JURA and numbered grids.
Doubs/Jura
(Michelin Local Maps)
- Detailing the Doubs/Jura 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. Published March 08
Haute Saone/Vosges
(Michelin Local Maps)-
Detailing the Haute-Saone / Vosges region of
France. Published March 08
Topo Guides with Day Walks - The extensive
list of topo-guides to the long-distance footpaths in France published by
the Federation Francaise de la Randonnee Pedestre has now been expanded to
include guides to local walks, the PRs (Promenades et Randonnees). Each
guide offers a selection of walks of various length and difficulty,
overprinted on extracts from the 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 topographic survey.
The text is in English orFrench. Some titles will have limited availability -
in case of difficulty please
email.
Several of the guides listed in the "Topo-guides to Long-distance
Footpaths" series also include day walks in addition to the long-distance
routes, as indicated in the description of each title.
The Department of Jura on
Foot - 74
walks, from one to six hours long, in the department of Jura. Maps in
colour. Numerous colour photos and drawings.
The Department of Haute-Saone on Foot
- 50 walks, from one to six hours long, throughout the department of
Haute-Saone. Maps in colour. Numerous photos and drawings of fauna and
flora.
GR5 - Lakes and Plateaux of
the Jura
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The third stage of the GR5 in
France, a 300-km route across the Jura mountains from Nommay to Nyons
on the Swiss side of Lake Geneva. Plus a 140-km Tour du Pays de
Montbeliard.
