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Wherever you want to walk, trek, climb or cycle, Cicerone Press guidebooks are key to unlocking your next adventure. For over 50 years, we’ve been the gold standard in outdoor adventure, covering:
- Hiking and Trekking – from gentle countryside walks to high-mountain trails
- Cycling and Bikepacking – road cycling, gravel routes, and multi-day tours
- Climbing and Mountaineering – scrambles, via ferratas, and summit challenges
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- Detailed route descriptions – so you always know what’s ahead
- Clear maps and navigation tips – find your way with confidence
- Stunning photos – get inspired for your next adventure
- Expert advice – from seasoned outdoor writers and explorers
Whether you’re tackling Blencathra’s Sharp Edge in the Lake District, hiking the stunning GR10 mountain chain, embarking on a pilgrimage along the Camino Portugués, or exploring Italy’s magnificent Alta Via 1, or so much more, you can explore with confidence using Cicerone guidebooks.
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Jonathan Williams has been drawn to the high Alps for much of his adult life, and in taking on the eighth edition of Trekking Chamonix to Zermatt – Cicerone's guide to the classic Walker's Haute Route – he has produced what amounts to an entirely new book. We talked to Jonathan about the 215km route he counts as his favourite alpine trek, what's changed in this landmark new edition, and what every walker standing in Chamonix should know before their first steps towards Zermatt.
Walking on Madeira - everything you need to know
Madeira is a small island of 750km² (290 square miles). It lies at 32°46’N/17°03’W in the subtropical Atlantic Ocean, about 600km (370 miles) from Morocco in North Africa, and about 950km (590 miles) from Portugal, to which it belongs. A compact and mountainous island, Madeira is criss-crossed by old paths and tracks, and is remarkably scenic and accessible. Here is everything you need to know to plan your next hiking trip to the island.
Trekking the GR131 across the Canary Islands
The island-hopping GR131 is an amazing trail offering the best possible route across all seven of the Canary Islands. It takes in some of the best scenery that each island offers as well as plenty of heritage.
Walking in Zagori: Greece at its most wild and beautiful
The Zagori and Konitsa regions of mainland Greece are some of the last relatively undiscovered and unspoilt hiking destinations in Europe. Highlights of the area include the famous Vikos Gorge and the alpine tarn of Drakolimni (Dragonlake), along with the picturesque villages, cobblestone paths and stone bridges characteristic of Zagori. However, there are many more hidden beauties lying within these legendary mountains. Here's what you need to know about the walks and treks in these stunning landscapes.
Walking in Cyprus: a complete planning guide
Beyond the beaches and the bustle of seaside resorts lies a Cyprus that most visitors never discover. The sound of waves crashing against the rocks accompanies you on sunny coastal trails; birdsong keeps you company through the dramatic gorges of the Akamas Peninsula; and in the pine-scented Troodos mountains, zigzagging footpaths lead to hidden Byzantine churches that have been here for a thousand years. This guidebook to 33 graded walks in southern Cyprus, ranging from 3 to 20km and taking between 1 and 7 hours, is your key to the walking island that most package tourists simply don't know exists. (Last updated: June 2026 · Guidebook edition: 2nd edition, November 2025)