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IMG 0799 The cliffs of Riglos The start of our hike in the GR1

Article · 9 Oct 2021

10 days walking northern Spain’s GR1 - the Sendero Historico

Warwick Sprawson's trip along part of the GR1 in northern Spain led him through abandoned villages, past crumbling castles and to local fiestas

News · 3 Oct 2021

From Fire to Ice - cycling around Iceland

Rob and Kevin are cycling around Iceland to raise money for a charity which helps burns victims. "Dan's Fund for Burns" helped get Rob back on his feet (literally) after he nearly...

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Podcast · 29 Sep 2021

#AskCicerone: Walking and trekking in Europe

In this episode Hannah asks Jonathan, Lesley and Joe Williams about walking and trekking in Europe. We try to give you an overview of 162 guidebooks to outdoor adventures across...

Article · 11 Sep 2021

Highlights of the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail

Nike Werstroh and Jacint Mig, the authors of Cicerone's Trekking the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail, have made a film of the highlights of the 272km trail through France's Velay and...

Article · 4 Sep 2021

A spotlight on the Austrian Alpine Club

The AAC(UK) is one of the best UK mountaineering clubs with thousands of UK and overseas members. The mission of the club is to help people get into the mountains they love and to have fun there – a mission and philosophy very similar to...

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Podcast · 1 Sep 2021

Walking in Zermatt and Saas-Fee with Jonathan and Lesley Williams

Iconic locations in the Swiss Alps, Zermatt and Saas-Fee have plenty of offer walkers of all abilities, from low-level lake walks that are suitable for all the family to more...

Article · 28 Aug 2021

Walking the Via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome

Christine Evans decided to walk the Via Francigana from Canterbury to Rome in honour of her late mother. Here she describes two days from the middle section in Switzerland, which...

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Podcast · 18 Aug 2021

Walking and trekking in Andalucia with Guy Hunter-Watts

Join author and Andalucia-expert Guy Hunter-Watts to find out everything you need to know about walking and trekking in Andalucía. The diverse landscapes of Andalucía offer...

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Podcast · 4 Aug 2021

Trekking on Corsica with Paddy Dillon and Gillian Price

While most famous for the challenging GR20, renowned as Europe's toughest long-distance trail, Corsica also offers several shorter treks including the Mare a Mare and Mare e...

Article · 24 Jul 2021

Grand Traverse of the Central Massif by mountain bike

The Grand Traverse of the Massif Central (the route from Avallon to Besse-en-Chandesse) provided Joost Ameye with 14 days of beautiful landscapes and exhilarating rides on a...

Live · 3 Aug 2021

Walking and trekking in Andalucia with Guy Hunter-Watts

In our August Cicerone Live event, join author and Andalucia-expert Guy Hunter-Watts to find out everything you need to know about walking and trekking in Andalucía.

News · 25 Jun 2021

Website orders going to EU countries

It is probably not news that the UK has left the current trading arrangements with the EU from 1 January 2021. Things have changed a fair bit, especially around paperwork, customs clearances, VAT and international shipping. Unfortunately, these...

Article · 5 Jun 2021

Rambles and ramblas in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park

Guy Hunter-Watts, author of Cicerone’s Coastal Walks in Andalucía, describes a favourite walk in one of Andalucía’s most fascinating natural parks

Feature · 29 May 2021

50 routes in Zermatt and Saas-Fee

Lesley and Jonathan Williams headed to the Valais region in the heart of the Swiss Alps to research their guidebook, Walking in Zermatt and Saas-Fee

Video · 15 May 2021

Hiking Chamonix to Zermatt

In 2019, Brandon Neubert and his brother embarked on an epic journey across Switzerland on the Haute Route. Together they hiked 130 miles (210km) and climbed 30,866 feet (9408m) from Chamonix, France, to Zermatt, Switzerland. This film charts their...

Video · 15 May 2021

Preparing to hike Chamonix to Zermatt

Preparing for the Swiss Haute Route, from Chamonix to Zermatt, required hours of effort and weeks of planning. In this video, Brandon Neubert breaks down and shares some of the most important things he learned while plotting his adventure

Focus · 15 May 2021

Hiking trails in Europe – long-distance routes and unusual destinations

When travel within Europe is at last possible and safe, there is no better way to explore than to experience the freedom and joy of long-distance walking. Trails such as the Tour...

Article · 9 May 2021

How to get hill-fit and train for long-distance walking

Here are some top tips to build distance and strength to help you prepare your body for the hills, mountains and trails. If you're relatively new to walking, we hope that these...

Live · 6 Jul 2021

Walking and trekking on Corsica with Paddy Dillon and Gillian Price

In our July Cicerone Live event, join Cicerone authors Paddy Dillon and Gillian Price to explore walking and trekking on Corsica.

Live · 6 Jul 2021

Walking and trekking on Corsica with Paddy Dillon and Gillian Price

In our July Cicerone Live event, join Cicerone authors Paddy Dillon and Gillian Price to explore walking and trekking on Corsica.