Gillian Price

Biography

Gillian Price has trekked throughout Asia and the Himalayas, but now lives in Venice and is exploring the mountain ranges of Italy to write a series of outstanding Cicerone guides. Starting in the Italian Dolomites, Gillian has written guides to walking all over Italy as well as Corsica, and is an active member of the Italian Alpine Club and the Outdoor Writers' Guild. She also enjoys leading walking tours.

Titles by Gillian Price

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Gran Paradiso

Description of the Alta Via 2 Trek and a range of 28 walks from gentle strolls to full scale traverses of the region. The Gran Paradiso is a protected national park. It is accessible from France and northern Italy. A range of deep valleys and passes give excellent walking. Refuge and valley accommodation is plentiful. More >>

£12.95

Across the Eastern Alps: The E5

From Lake Constance in Germany, the E5 runs 600km through a remarkable kaleidoscope of landscapes and culture in Switzerland, Austria and Italy, to its destination at Verona. It traverses the Allgauer, Lechtaler and Ötztaler Alps. There is a good network of alpine refuges and guesthouses along the route. More >>

£12.00

Walking in Tuscany

50 walks through Tuscany, Umbria and Latium, ranging from brief strolls to a five-day trek (the Chianti Trail). Includes the wild Chianti ridge, city walks through Perugia, Orvieto and Volterra, and day walks on the beautiful island of Elba and along the unspoilt coast around Orbetello. More >>

£14.00

Through the Italian Alps

The Grande Traversata delle Alpi (The GTA) is a spectacular and immensely rewarding 47-day long-distance route across the western Italian Alps, traversing the Ligurian, Maritime, Cottian, Graian and Pennine Alps, and heading northwards to a brilliant conclusion near the base of Monte Rosa. More >>

£12.00

Trekking in the Apennines

The Grande Escursione Appenninica – the Great Appenines Trek or GEA – is a 400km trek through the central-north section of Italy’s Apennine chain. Stunning scenery and picturesque villages enhance this beautiful, but little-known walking route along Italy’s 'spine'. More >>

£12.00

Walking in Sicily

42 spectacular walks including routes on Mount Etna, Egadi Islands, Madonie and Nebrodi Mountains and Aeolian Islands as well as coastal walks and explorations of ancient towns. With volcanoes, ruins, sunshine, olive groves. Sicily has good accommodation and transport, and excellent food and wine. More >>

£12.00

Walking in Corsica

Corsica is a paradise for walkers. This guide gives details of three long-distance routes, Mare e Monti, Mare-Mare Nord and Mare-Mare Sud, which cross this magnificent island, together with 18 day-walks in prime spots both in the rugged mountains of the interior and the softer southern coastal fringe. Good local information. More >>

£12.00

Walking in the Dolomites

Any one of these 28 fabulous multi-day walks makes for a memorable holiday in Italy's breathtaking Dolomite mountains. Everything from a stroll through woods and meadows to family routes, steep rocky zigzag passages and hands-on clambers is covered. Breathtaking alpine scenery, well-graded paths, excellent mountain refuges, good access from centres. More >>

£12.95

Treks in the Dolomites

Alta Via 1 and 2 are the finest long-distance trails through the Dolomites. Alta Via 1 is 120km long and takes about 10 days, beginning at Lago di Braies near Monguelfo and finishing in Belluno. Alta Via 2 is generally higher - the 150km route begins at Bressanone and ends at Feltre, taking over 2 weeks. More >>

£12.00

Shorter Walks in the Dolomites

40 walks in the Dolomites – from around 3 miles to full-day excursions – in both the high mountains and valleys. The region boasts vast expanses of forest, high-altitude rockscapes and seas of wild flowers. Its extensive network of paths links the numerous mountain huts of the region. More >>

£12.00

Walking in the Central Italian Alps

The Vinschgau, Stelvio National Park, Ortler group and Adamello Nature Park regions between Lake Garda and the Swiss and Austrian borders. 33 routes from half-day to full day and multi-day treks. More >>

£10.99

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