Walking, trekking guide to Maritime Alps – Italy, France, Europe

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11 Feb 2010

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9781852845643

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1852845643

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17.2 x 11.6 x 1.7cm

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300g

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224

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11 Feb 2010

Walks and Treks in the Maritime Alps

by Gillian Price

The first English-language walking and trekking guide to the Maritime Alps, on the border of Italy and France. 18 walks and 6 treks including a 5-day traverse of the Parc National du Mercantour and a 7-day traverse of the Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime, written by Alpine expert Gillian Price. Great for novice walkers and seasoned trekkers. More...

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Seasons

Mid-June to late September is guaranteed for snow-free paths and open huts; July and August spell Read More... wildflowers galore; October means crystal-clear visibility and the whole place to yourself.

Centres

France: Tende, Castérino, St-Martin-Vésubie, Le Boréon
Italy: Terme di Valdieri, Entracque, Read More... Vernante

Difficulty

Something for everyone - from easy strolls along mountain streams on broad tracks, through to Read More... multi-day treks across arduous passes with elementary rock passages.

Must See

Easy-to-see wildlife - magnficent ibex, chamois and marmots – and endemic wildflowers; Read More... high-altitude lakes (Fremamorta, Lac Nègre); Argentera, Gelas and Clapier all over 3000m; prehistoric rock engravings are visitable from Castérino; old-style spa resort Terme di Valdieri with paved tracks dating back to the 19th century royal game reserve; Col de Tende and Col de Fenestre.

September 2011

p28 Albergo Balma Meris n St Anni Has been re-furbished and has a new phone number 0171 97459

p27 Tende also has accommodation at the lovely Gite Les Carlines tel (33) 0493046274 www.gite-tende-mercantour.com (recommended by Martin and Sue Banfield).