Lonely Planet Walking in France

Average customer rating:

Good Overview, Not Very Detailed
If day walks are your thing . . .

Lonely Planet Walking in France (Lonely Planet Walking Guides)
Sandra Bardwell , Miles Roddis , Gareth McCormack , and Helen Fairbairn
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1740592433

Book Description

Follow in pilgrims' footsteps, challenge yourself among spectacular Alpine peaks and glaciers, and wander through idyllic villages, sampling delicious food and wine. this guide puts you on the right track for France's best walks.

* detailed descriptions of more than 100 days of walking, from easy strolls to multiday mountain adventures * special features on the classic cross-border Tour du Mont Blanc and the best of the revered Chemin de St-Jacques (Way of St James) pilgrim route * illustrated section on France's wildlife and wildflowers * clear two-color maps for each walk * the lowdown on transport, accommodation and eating options en route * practical advice on language, navigation and safety

Customer Reviews:

Good Overview, Not Very Detailed.......2007-01-10

This was a good overview for our two week hiking trip in southern France. Because the book covers the entire country, there isn't much detail and only a couple of walks per region. I found the book to be mostly factual though a section on bus routes in the Gorges du Verdon was incorrect--we ended up having to wait an extra day to take a bus that the book said would be available. Overall we had an excellent trip, but really this book is more about exploring options than final planning. For the real work of getting from Point A to Point B, we relied on the French language materials we found in the country (I speak and read intermediate French).

If day walks are your thing . . ........2002-10-02

I am currently planning my walking holiday in France, so I am trying to learn as much as I can before I arrive. I found this book to be helpful in as far as it dealt with practical matters of conditions in France; such as visas, telephones and doctors. It also gave a good indication of the attractions that walkers will find in France on a regional basis.

I felt, however, that for a country famous for its very long distance trails, this book had an unhappy focus on short, often single day, walks. To be fair, it dealt in detail with the gruelling "GR20" trail in Corsica, but that was the only real endurance walk that it looked at. Given that these walks are my focus, I found this book to be something of a disappointment.

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