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

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Walks and Treks in the Maritime Alps

Author

Gillian Price

Cover

Paperback - PVC

ISBN

9781852845643

Published

11 Feb 2010

Availability

Published

Edition

First

Price

£14.00

ISBN (10)

1852845643

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.7cm

Weight

300g

Pages

224

Originally Published

11 Feb 2010

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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.

Seasons

Mid-June to late September is guaranteed for snow-free paths and open huts; July and August spell 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, Vernante

Difficulty

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

Must See

Easy-to-see wildlife - magnficent ibex, chamois and marmots – and endemic wildflowers; 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.