Explore the Massif Central with a Cicerone guidebook

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"The Grand Traverse of the Massif Central takes you from the impenetrable accents of the Auvergne to the Occitane patois of the Mediterranean coast.

I enjoyed the planning of the trip nearly as much as the trip itself and I like this book because it gives me just what I need. It is compact and light but is stuffed with useful information. There are full descriptions of the route for mountain bikes, road bikes and walkers and all are enhanced with some terrific photos.

In fact, all you need to plan the route is Alan Castle’s excellent book, some maps and a mobile phone."

Austrian Alpine Club, Winter 2010

‘Whether you are a mountain or road cyclist, or enjoy walking, this guidebook certainly is invaluable from the beginning of the journey in Clermont to the finish by the Mediterranean in Sete. Every single village, road and footpath that you pass through on the different stages is described in depth. Tourist attractions nearby have been researched and described very well, and it is clear how useful this book would be in helping you to make the most of your journey.

The maps in the book are very clear and concise, even with keys for the inexperienced. In fact, a lot of maps that you see of this region are not a clear as the maps in this guide.’

Irish Mountain Log, Autumn 2010

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