Trekking in the Vosges and Jura - A Walker's Guidebook

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Paperback - Laminated

Published

23 Mar 2006

Edition

First

ISBN

9781852844349

ISBN (10)

1852844345

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm

Weight

320g

Pages

272

Originally Published

23 Mar 2006

Trekking in the Vosges and Jura

The GR5 and other walks and treks by Les Smith, Elizabeth Smith

The guidebook describes a long-distance route (672km, 418 miles) through the Vosges and Jura ranges on the eastern French border, much of it along the GR5/GR53 footpaths. The guidebook has suggestions for circular walks along the GR5, shorter walks throughout the region and alternative long-distance routes. More...

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Seasons

Suitable all year, except for snow cover in higher sections November to April. Mid-July to end Read More... August is busy in tourist centres.

Centres

Niederbronn, Saverne, Ste-Marie-aux-Mines, Ribeauvillé, Metzeral, Ornans, Baume-les-Messieurs, Les Read More... Rousses, St-Claude

Difficulty

Long-distance trek. Terrain varies, but high point of the range is only 1400m. Described in 11 Read More... sections, between 2 and 4 days.

Must See

Ruins of Mur Païen and convent of Ste-Odile; Joux Castle; Saut du Doubs; walk to Le Mont d’Or Read More... summit; wildlife; historic towns

Map Key
Summary Map of the GR5/GR53 Long Distance Route
Summary Route Profile of the GR5/GR53 Long Distance Route
Summary Map of Other Walks in the Vosges
Summary Map of Other Walks in the Jura

INTRODUCTION
Why visit the Vosges and Jura?
Landscape
History
Wildlife
How to Use this Guide
When to Visit
Location
Access
Local Transport
Accommodation
Camping
Food and Drink
What to Take
Maps
GR System and Waymarking
Safety and Health
Language
Money
Telephones

THE GR5/GR53 LONG DISTANCE ROUTE
Section 1 GR53 Wissembourg to Niederbronn-les-Bains
Section 2 GR53 Niederbronn-les-Bains to Saverne
Section 3 GR53 Saverne to Schirmeck
Section 4 GR5 Schirmeck to Ribeauvillé
Section 5 GR5 Ribeauvillé to Mittlach
Section 6 GR5 Mittlach to Thann
Section 7 GR5 Thann to Héricourt
Section 8 GR5 Héricourt to St-Hippolyte
Section 9 GR5 St-Hippolyte to Villers-le-Lac
Section 10 GR5 Villers-le-Lac to Mouthe
Section 11 GR5 Mouthe to Nyon

SHORT WALKS ALONG THE GR5/GR53

OTHER WALKS IN THE VOSGES
Long Distance Routes in the Vosges
Short Walks in the Vosges

OTHER WALKS IN THE JURA
Long Distance Routes in the Jura
Short Walks in the Jura

APPENDIX: Contact details