Article · 14 Nov 2020
A long-distance walk around Lake Como in Italy
Using routes from Gillian Price's 'Walking Lake Como and Maggiore', ferry crossings and their own ingenuity, Carol and Jim Watson enjoyed a long-distance walk around one of...
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News · 4 Nov 2020
Loraine Wilson – author, mountain guide and explorer of Crete
It is with sadness that we report the recent death of Loraine Wilson, author and leading authority on exploring Crete on foot.
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Podcast · 28 Oct 2020
Trekking in Tajikistan with Jan Bakker
Comparable with the Himalaya and Karakoram, Tajikistan is a remote trekkers' paradise of glaciated mountains and turquoise lakes. In this episode of highlights from our Cicerone Live event, Cicerone author Jan Bakker discusses the practicalities...
Article · 12 Sep 2020
When Kev met Big Oz and Little Al on the TMB
Tour of Mont Blanc guidebook author Kev Reynolds regularly re-walks the route around Europe's most iconic mountain. On this trip he bumped into a couple of Australians he called...
Feature · 23 Aug 2020
Creating Tasmania's Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park
The Overland Track journeys through one of Tasmania's diverse natural areas, Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park. Cicerone author Warwick Sprawson explores how Kate...
Live · 11 Aug 2020
Trekking in Tajikistan and the Pamir Trail with Jan Bakker
Cicerone author Jan Bakker joined us for our latest live event to discuss the practicalities of remote trekking in the mountains of Tajikistan and his vision for the Pamir Trail,...
Feature · 15 Aug 2020
Hiking on Greece's Cycladic islands
Cicerone author and walking guide Gilly Cameron-Cooper has watched Greece's Cycladic islands emerge as a charming but challenging hiking destination
Article · 5 Aug 2020
Back in the Italian Dolomites on the Alta Via 1
With Covid-19 precautions now in place, Cicerone's Italian Dolomites author Gillian Price is overjoyed to be in her favourite mountains and on her favourite trail. Yippee!
Live · 21 Jul 2020
The Via Francigena with Sandy Brown, Luca Bruschi, Julia Lewis and Beatrice Moricci
A journey from Great St Bernard Pass to Rome: join our panel of expert guests to explore the Italian section of this 1900km pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome.
Feature · 17 Jul 2020
Can I go walking and trekking in Japan? 2020 Coronavirus restrictions.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, things are far from normal in the Japan Alps. Not only have most huts reduced capacity, but others have opted to remain closed for the entire...
Feature · 8 Jul 2020
Trekking the Tour du Mont Blanc backwards
OK, Cicerone’s Jonathan Williams didn’t really walk the Tour du Mont Blanc backwards, he just went the 'wrong' way round.
Live · 30 Jun 2020
The Way of St Francis with Sandy Brown and special guests
Gigi Bettin, Liz Boulter and Sara Zanni join Sandy Brown to explore the history, landscape and spirituality of this pilgrimage route in central Italy. Full of both inspiration and...
News · 4 Jul 2020
Can I go walking in Switzerland? Walking and trekking in 2020
Walking, trekking and other outdoor activity holidays in Switzerland – travel, accommodation and other facilities are open and possible, but with certain restrictions. This page...
News · 2 Jul 2020
Can I go walking in Italy? Walking and trekking in 2020
Walking, trekking and other outdoor activity holidays in Italy – travel, accommodation and other facilities are open and possible, but with certain restrictions. This page will...
News · 1 Jul 2020
Can I go walking in Spain? Walking and trekking in 2020
Walking, trekking and other outdoor activity holidays in Spain – travel, accommodation and other facilities are open and possible, but with certain restrictions. This page will...
Article · 20 Jun 2020
Trekking down south: the W trek in Torres del Paine
On a recent trip to Patagonian Chile, Cicerone sales agent James Benson explored the mountains, lakes and glaciers of Torres del Paine National Park.
Feature · 13 Jun 2020
Guidebooks: a source of inspiration and memory
Mark Charlton reflects on his love of guidebooks and the memories of walking and trekking around the world that each contains.
Article · 27 May 2020
Latest camino-related Covid 19 response status and advice
Check here daily for the latest on Camino-related COVID-19 response openings for Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Switzerland and Britain. Covering Camino Francés, Camino del...
Feature · 27 May 2020
How to write a guidebook: Jack or Jill of all trades – and master of... guidebook writing
Ronald Turnbull explains how writing is a rather small part of being a guidebook writer as well as dismissing once and for all some popular misconceptions about his chosen career.
News · 20 May 2020
Coronavirus restrictions: travel update information
The situation regarding travel is continuously developing and changing. Here are the most reliable and up-to-date sources of information that are available to help you plan ahead...