Books and Maps onWALKING IN THE RHONE VALLEY Rhone, Loire, Ain,
Ardeche, Drome |
|
Scroll down and click
on a title link for a price comparison between these leading online retailers.
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
||
|
|
||
►Find out about the Rhone Valley on Wikipedia►Bestwalks home page ►France Index
|
  |
|
IGN
MAPS |
||||||||||||
|
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.
Ardeche, Oliver Scenic and charming, and blessed with hours of hot, southern sunshine. Bordered by the Rhone valley and encompassing dramatic gorges, caves, rivers and lakes, the region is famed for its spectacular landscape. There is plenty to do and see - climbing, rambling, watersports, even ballooning (birthplace of the Montgolfier brothers) Hilltop villages, Roman remains, abbeys and monasteries abound. The food is simple but delicious in that effortless rural French way, markets are ubiquitous and traditional crafts plentiful. This guide aims to help you have a successful holiday whatever your interests.
Walking the French Gorges, Alan Castle - Provence and Ardeche offer some of the most delectable walking in all France. This guidebook describes a 320 mile route, in 26 daily stages, from the Cote d'Azur to the Massif Central, including a trek along the dramatic Grand Canyon of the Verdon, and an ascent of Mont Ventoux, the highest summit in mainland France outside the Alps and Pyrenees. Full of variety, the walk visits Provencal mountain villages, fields of lavender, limestone mountains and the world famous vineyards of the Rhone valley. Excellent public transport available enables the walk to be easily divided into one or two weeks holidays. Details of accommodation, transport and other facilities on and off route are included, as well as invaluable practical information for newcomers to walking in France. Those visiting the area on holiday can sample parts of the trail by a number of day walks.
Rhone-Alpes (Cadogan Guide Rhone Alps) - Discover one of France’s
largest and most diverse regions with the brand new Cadogan Guide to
Rhône-Alpes. From eternally snow-capped peaks to pre-provençal paradise,
the Rhône-Alpes region has something to offer to everyone.
|
Ardeche/Haute-Loire (Michelin Local Maps) - Detailing the Ardeche / Haute-Loire 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. Drome/Vaucluse (Michelin Local Maps) Ain-Haute-Savoie (Michelin Local Maps)
Rhone Alpes (Michelin Regional Maps)
Auvergne Rhone Valley Green Guide
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.
|
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 French.
Some titles will have limited availability -
in case of difficulty please
email.
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. Some titles will have limited availability - in case of difficulty please email. Walks in the Drome No.1 - The northern tip of the department of Drome, north of the Isere, an area approximately 38 x 44 km. The map has a topographic base with an overprint highlighting numerous circular footpaths and local bridleways, recreational facilities, various types of accommodation, etc. Map legend includes English.
Haute-Loire (1) Vallee Du Allier Haute-Loire (3): Vallee de le Loire et du Lignon Sucs de l'Yssingelaise - Tourist map/guide to part of the Haute-Loire region, covering the north-east section; Croponne-sur-Arxon across to La Ricamarie in the N.E.amd Le-puy-en-velay in the S.W. to St. Agreve in the S.E. Highlights tourist attractions. Legend is in English. Scale 1:50,000 Haute-Loire (4): Gorges de la Loire: Puy-en-Velay: Massif Mezenc Meygal - Tourist map/guide to part of the Haute-Loire region, covering the south-east section, including Le Puy-en-Velay area across to Tence in the north-east, and reservoire de Naussac in the south-west across to St. agreve. Highlights tourist attractions. Legend is in English. |
||||||||||
If you are looking for a book which is not listed here or find a broken link, please email me