The Robert Louis Stevenson Trail - A Walker's guide

A guide for walking in the footsteps of Stevenson as he travelled through France’s Velay and Cevennes regions accompanied by his faithful donkey, Modestine. At 140km, this route is ideal for people new to walking holidays. Starts at Le Puy, finishes at St Jean de Gard. A great route with a historic and literary feel.

The Robert Louis Stevenson Trail

Author

Alan Castle

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

Second

ISBN_13

9781852845117

Availability

Published

Price

£12.95

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Location Map (1)
Overview Maps (2)
Sample Routes (1)
Sample Photos (6)

Seasons

Possible throughout the year, although requiring snow skills in winter. Best in spring and autumn, try to avoid July and August.

Centres

Le Puy and St Jean de Gard at each end of the route. Also Florac, Fouzillac, La Bastide-Puylaurent, Pradelles, Le Pont de Montvert

Difficulty

Suitable for a first long-distance walking holiday. Mainly drove roads, bridleways and footpaths. Takes less than two weeks.

Must See

Ancient villages, a sence of history, deep gorges, stunning landcapes.

“Following closely in the footsteps of the 19th century Scottish writer, Robert Louis Stevenson, the author, well known in LDWA circles, first walked the route in 1988.
Today, a Stevenson Association exists and accommodation and baggage transfer services are readily available. If you really want o follow in the footsteps of RLS you can also hire a donkey, which he did when he walked from Le Monastier-sur-Gazelle to Saint Jean-du-Gard in 1887.
The trail meanders for 140 miles and crosses some of the most remote and finest country in rural France, visiting numerous towns and villages, many having historical importance.
I found the book easy to read, with lots of interesting information and complemented with coloured photographs throughout. There is only one thing left for me to do now – does anyone know where I can hire a donkey?”