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Top 25 and Serie Bleue
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).
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
£8.99 and Serie Bleue £8.25 but prices do vary and offers apply from time to time.
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MIDI PYRENEES and numbered grids.
- 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. 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 or French.
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 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.
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.
The Arrats & Gimone valleys on Foot
-
23 walks, from 2 to 5 hours long, in the region of the Arrats and
Gimone rivers near Mauvezin and Gimont. Maps in colour.
The Pays d'Armagnac on Foot
- 40 walks
or varying degrees of difficulty, from 80 minutes to six hours in
duration, in the countryside between Condom, Auch and Aire-sur-l'Adour
in the Gers département. Maps in colour.
- 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.
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.
GR65 - The Way of St.James: Moissac
to Roncevaux -
The last of the three guides
covering the French part of the Way of St.James from Le Puy to
Santiago de Compostella: this covers the 345-km section from Moissac
to Roncevaux. Maps in colour. Numerous photos.
GR10/GRP - Pyrenees Ariegeoises: Val
du Garbet-
A mid section of the GR10 along
the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean: this covers 335km
between Melles a Merens-les-Vals, with some detours. Maps in colour.
- the
finest valley and mountain walks. Rother Guide -
50
walks in the French Central Pyreneees, from Arren to Seix. 50 maps at 1:25,000, 1:50,000 and 1:75,000 scale. Translated by experienced British walkers from the German original. Published Feb 04
, 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.
Published Feb 08
Backpacks, Boots and Baguettes, A Walk in the
Pyrenees, Simon Calder & Mick Webb -
The Pyrenees stretches 900 kilometres, from the Atlantic to the
Mediterranean coasts, and provides some of the most breathtakingly
beautiful landscape to be found in Europe. This rocky ridge rides the cusp
between three cultures: French, Spanish and Basque - each having its own
rich and passionately defended identity - and every year tens of thousands
of visitors sample its unique delights. TV presenter Simon Calder is an
enthusiastic fan of this spectacular mountain range and, being a keen
walker, delights in the well-plotted hiking routes that traverse the
region. Along with friend and colleague, BBC radio producer Mick Webb, he
steps out to conquer the roof of the Pyrenees. They follow the
time-honoured tradition of walking the G10, the preferred route of the
fiercely independent -and, at times eccentric - French Ramblers'
Federation. Testing a hiker's emotional resilience as keenly as his
walking boots, the G10 is not for the faint-hearted. Weaving an
occasionally treacherous, always exhilarating trajectory through a
landscape of strong traditions and strange animals, Calder and Webb
narrate an eventful and humorous travelogue that will delight keen hikers
and armchair travellers alike. Published Dec 04
, Alison Raju -
The Way of St James from Le Puy-en-Velay in the Haute Loire to the City of the Apostle in Galicia is a long-distance footpath with a difference. People have been walking it - as a pilgrimage route - for over a thousand years and it has changed little in all that time. It still passes through the same villages, climbs the same hills, crosses the same rivers and visits the same chapels, churches, cathedrals and monuments. Many
of those who walk the route are not experienced walkers. This updated guide to the French section of the route - the 730km Pilgrim Road from Le Puy-en-Velay to the Pyrenees - provides all the information they will need to tackle it. As well as detailed route descriptions, practical information is provided about places to visit, shops, bars, restaurants and accommodation. This new edition offers extra route description from St Jean Pied de Port to
Pamplona and also St Palais to Irun to join the Camino del Norte. It also includes a unique and comprehensive listing of St James and other pilgrim references along the way.
Published March 10
- The Pyrennes is one of Europe's most
spectacular mountain regions with attractions and activities ranging from
the magnificent Cathar castles in the eastern Pyrenees to the
high-altitude lakes and hiking opportunities on offer throughout. The
Rough Guide map will make exploring the region by car that much simpler
with information on all the routes from the main roads to unsurfaced
tracks. The map pinpoints the location of many attractions and places of
interest, including spas, Romanesque churches, castles and outstanding
natural features. As with all the maps in the Rough Guides series, this
map is made of rip-proof, waterproof Polyart paper, durable enough to
survive a trip spent in the car glove box or rucksack.
Published May 05. Limited availability.
Douglas Streatfield-James
- 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.
Published Feb 05. Limited availability.
Midi Pyrenees (AA Road Map France) - This fully updated touring map
from the AA and IGN, France's Official Mapping Agency, is all you need for
motoring through Midi Pyrenees. It is presented in a slimline format with
durable plastic cover, with an extra large scale and fully updated speed
camera sites. The map combines clear design and an easy-to-read scale with
more road detail to ensure that you never lose your way. Published Feb 09
- These Motoring Maps give first
time drivers and seasoned motorists alike the added confidence to drive in
France. They are fully indexed with clear, detailed mapping and include
distance indicators. Quick-reference, look-up panels include essential
travel information from driving regulations and emergency telephone
numbers to key French phrases. Published July 07
Paul Jenner & Christine Smith - This pocket-size full colour guide covers car tours, walks and picnic in the entire range - France, Spain and Andorra. There are well over 400 kilometres (250 miles) of walks in this guide, the equivalent of a coast-to-coast traverse - one of the 'classics' for all serious walkers. But you don't have to be an expert walker for any of hikes we describe. None of them requires special skills (under summer conditions), and
there are short walk suggestions with most of the itineraries). Experienced and fit walkers will nevertheless find much to enjoy, for we have included some of the wildest scenery in the Pyrenees, walked pilgrim routes and World War 2 escape routes, climbed to summits (like Canigou), enjoyed the habitat of marmots, vultures and lizards (the Pyrenean chamois), and not neglected the great and the famous (like the Breche de Roland).
Touring maps covering the entire range; 1:50,000 topo maps for the walks. Public transport information; online update service for the latest information. Published March 11
- 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. Published Aug 07
- Your definitive handbook to one of France's
most beautiful regions. From prehistoric cave paintings and majestic
castles to the vineyards of Bordeaux, the full-colour section introduces
all of the regions highlights. For every town and village, there are
comprehensive and opinionated reviews of all the best places to eat, drink
and stay to suit every budget, from humble chambers d'hoc;tes to
Michelin-starred restaurants. There is plenty of practical advice on
navigating the region's waterways, visiting wine chateaux and tracking
down truffle markets. The guide also takes a detailed look at the region's
history, culture, festivals and superb cuisine and comes complete with
maps for every area. Published May 10
Through the French Pyrenees,
The GR10 Trail,Paul
Lucia - 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.
Published Nov 04
, Pascal de Cugnac - This colourful
holiday guide explores the regions via typical themes with specialist maps
pinpointing the best places to pursue popular holiday interests such as
the best chateaux, the best views, the best walks. The guide also
divides the region into smaller areas and recommends towns, villages,
areas of natural beauty and monuments and attractions. The guide is packed
with over 350 things to do and see, suitable for all ages and includes
discount vouchers offering reductions on entry fees to attraction
described within the guide and money off local goods.
Published June 00. Limited availability.
, 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.
Published May 09.
, 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. Published
June 04
Cadogan’ s stunning guide to Gascony and the
Pyrenees takes you deep into a fascinating region that is home to both
Gascons and Basques. This is a place for lazy touring and with Cadogan as
your guide, you’ ll be able to meander through the beautiful scenery and
find the perfect village restaurant where "madame" will cook you up a
hearty plate of game or duck that Parisians would die for. Published May
07
Lot: Travels Through a Limestone Landscape in SouthWest France, Helen
Martin - Writing with insight and affection about an area she has
known for more than forty years, the author introduces you to a glorious
land of thyme-scented limestone uplands and orchid-filled meadows, of
meandering rivers and ancient farmsteads, golden and drowsing in the
afternoon sun. Here, too, you’ll discover the dramatic, cliff-hanging
villages of St-Cirq-Lapopie and Rocamadour, the fortified mediaeval bridge
of Cahors, the awe-inspiring cave art of Pech Merle and much more.
Published March 08
