Topoguide (en anglais) de l'éditeur Cicerone avec des fiches détaillées pour randonner sur le GR131 aux îles Canaries. Description fournie par l'éditeur : This guidebook provides a comprehensive and detailed description of the GR131, an island-hopping trail across the seven Canary Islands. The 560km (348 mile) route begins on Lanzarote and finishes on El Hierro and is presented in 32 daily stages. The route is well waymarked but some navigational skills are required, and the remote and occasional rocky sections need to be treated with care. Also included is an optional ascent of El Teide, the highest peak on Spanish territory at 3718m. The guide is split into seven parts, one for each island. Overview statistics, detailed navigational description and 1:50,000 mapping is provided for each stage and the guide also includes key information about transport to and between the Canary Islands and availability of accommodation and services. There is background information on the geology, history, plants and wildlife and notes on local points of interest. An appendix contains a helpful glossary. As a geologically young area, the Canaries boast rare wildlife across their dramatic volcanic terrain. The islands contain a number of national parks, and the landscape varies from semi-desert to forests and barren mountainsides. This month-long route is a great opportunity for walkers to fully immerse themselves in the diverse culture and scenery of the Canary Islands.
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Topoguide of the Cicerone publisher with detailed sheets for hiking on the GR131 at the Canary Islands. Description provided by the publisher: this guidebook Provids A comprehensive and detailed Description of the Gr131, An Island-Hopping Trail Across The Seven Canary Islands. The 560km (348 mile) Begins on Lanzarote and Finished on El Hierro and Is presented in 32 Daily Internships. The Road Is Well Waymaked Goal Navigation Skills Are Required, and The Remote and Used Rocky Sections Need to Be Treatd With Care. Also Included Is An Optional Ascent of El Teide, The Highst Peak on Spanish Torrent At 3718M The Guide is Split Into Seven Parts, One for Each Island. Overview Statistics, Detailed Navigation, Description and 1: 50,000 Mapping Is Provided for Each Stage and The Guide Also Includes Key Information About Transport to and Between The Canary Islands and Availability of Accommodation and Services. THERE IS BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE GEOLOGY, HISTORY, Plants and Wildlife and Notes on Local Points of Interest. AN APPENDIX CONTAINS A HELPFUL GLOSSARY. As a geologically Young Area, The Canaries Boast rare Wildlife Across Their Dramatic Volcanic Land. The Islands Contain has Number of National Parks, and The Landscape varies from Semi-Desert to Forests and Barren Mountainsides. This MONTH-LONG ROAD IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR WALKERS TO FULLY IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN THE VARIOUS CULTURE AND SCEERY OF THE CANARY ISLANDS.
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Topoguide de poche (en anglais) de l'éditeur Cicerone avec des fiches détaillées pour randonner sur le GR5 dans les Vosges et le Jura. Description fournie par l'éditeur :Guidebook to a 687 km (427 mile) trek through eastern France, traversing the Vosges and the Haut-Jura plateau. The route follows the GR53 from Wissembourg to Schirmeck, before picking up the central section of the GR5 from Schirmeck to Nyon on Lake Geneva, taking in wooded and grassy hills, river gorges and fascinating castle ruins. Seasons : Spring to Autumn, although a late spring may see snow lingering on some of the higher stretches. Centres : Wissembourg, Saverne, Schirmeck, Ribeauvillé, Villers-le-Lac, Les Rousses, Nyon. Difficulty : A well-waymarked route, suitable for any reasonably fit walker. On some stretches, it may be necessary to drop off-route a short distance to obtain food or accommodation. Must See : The quiet Northern Vosges, with castle ruins on rocky pinnacles; the enchanting winemaking villages of Alsace; the hilltops and glacial lakes of the Vosges; the tranquil gorge of the Doubs, and the spectacular Saut du Doubs waterfall; outlook points over the expansive Jura plateau; the impressive cliffs of Mont d'Or.
The GR5 Trail Guide and Information What is the GR5 Trail? The GR5 Trail is a famous long distance alpine trail from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean, it traditionally ends in Nice but can also be finished via the alternative GR52 route to end at Menton. How long is The GR5 Trail? The route is around 620 kilometres, however this can be varied from 645-725km. We completed the trail over 32 days which matches the GR5 route given in the Cicerone book below. We felt this was split up to make the most of the beautiful route and you didn't feel like you were rushing it. What is the best Time of the Year to do the GR5 Trail? We completed the trail in August and September which was ideal in terms of the weather and lack of snow on some of the high passes. It is mostly a summer trek as if you start to early or late you may have problems with too much snow and huts being closed. The French holiday season is from mid-july to mid-August so accommodation will be busiest then. We managed to get the best of both worlds doing it when we did as we managed to miss most of the main French holiday makers. A GR5 Trail Video We like this video made by Simon Cook on YouTube as it showcases the beauty of the route in a quick well made film and also shows how doing the trail earlier in the year (June) can mean a big difference in the snow levels. GR5 Trail Information & Preparation The GR5 is an amazing trail and we chose to do it simply because we love the scenery of the Alps. It must be one of the most scenic long distance trails in the area with beautiful green meadows surrounded by snow capped jagged mountains. The GR5 Trail does need some careful preparation to help complete it. Here we share essential information that helped us. Language: There won't be many English speaking people on this trip. Although we don't speak much French it would have been useful to have know a little bit more than what we did. That said- most people can understand what you are asking. It wasn't a huge problem for us but I know others who have found it more difficult. Weather: There can be heavy rain or even hail in amongst the lovely sunny alpine weather- there is a reason those meadows are that green! Make sure you have waterproofs and good gear. We actually found a poncho was the best thing to have for the deluges we encountered as they cover absolutely everything including your rucksack. Difficulty: You will be carrying a lot of heavy kit and doing a lot of ascent every day- it goes without saying you need to be fit! In numbers you will probably be carrying a 12kg minimum pack and doing 1300 meters ascent each day. You will also need to have the stamina to hike for at least 7-8 hours each day with this load and ascent. Essential Reading Trekking The GR5 Trail by Paddy Dillon The is the main guide we used throughout the trip. It breaks the trek into daily stages which makes the trek look easily achievable however when your carrying full wild camping gear and food for 3-4 days, take Mr Dillions distances and timings as a rough guide only. His easy ascents and descents really are not easy, this is the alps after all and the terrain is very rugged and every day will be a challenge . We think Mr Dillion marched the route with a day pack and light snacks! We met many trekkers and all commented on how difficult they had found the stages. Use this as a rough guide and if you are wild camping then you can be flexible with your distances. We downloaded the cicerone book onto our Kindle from Amazon. This saved carrying the extra weight of the book and also because the Kindle has great battery life we knew we could always access the book. Alone Through The Alps by Antti Rantanen Antti Rantanen, an experienced and enthusiastic long-distance hiker from Finland, solo hiked one of the most famous trails of the vast GR network: the GR number five, otherwise known as the Grand Traverse of the Alps. Alone Through the Alps is a detailed and vivid travelogue of an unforgettable adventure across the French Alps, through deep and lush valleys, over high and snow-covered mountain passes—all the way from the shores of Lake Geneva to the sun-drenched Mediterranean coast of Nice. You can buy the Kindle edition here on Amazon. A Walk to the Water by Daniel Graham An interesting book about two brothers doing a long distance trek which includes large sections of the GR5. On 14 April 2013, Daniel Graham and his twin brother, Jake, stepped out of their front door in Bristol and on to the path. Longing for a challenge, they set out to complete the adventure of a lifetime: a 3,000-kilometre walk through Western Europe. You can buy the Kindle or Paperback edition on Amazon here. GR5 Trail Maps Viewranger We used Viewranger on our iPhones and it worked brilliantly. We subscribed to the French IGN Geoportail Annual Mapping Service within the app for £18.99. This gives you unlimited use of the IGN France Topographic maps 1:25,000. You will need to download the maps (tiles) that your route follows to your phone. This will allow you to view the maps and your location without a data signal. You can even have your phone in airplane mode and the app will still locate you. The traditional route is set in 5 stages: 1-GR5 037 Thonon-les-Bains àLes Houches. Distance 113 kilometres, height gain 7,471 metres, height lost 6,934 metres. 2 -GR5 038 De Les Houches à Bessans. Distance 113 kilometres, height gain 7,305 metres, height lost 6,612 metres. 3 -GR5 039 De Bessans à Montgenèvre. 116 kilometres, 6,794 metres, height lost 6,648 metres. 4 -GR5 040 Montgenèvre to St Dalmas-le-Selvage. Distance 113 kilometres, height gain 6,854 m, height lost 7,195 metres. 5 -GR5 041 StDalmas-le-Selvage à Nice. Distance 116 kilometres, height gain 6,551 metres, height lost 7,991 metres. (original route ending) Our route included the Vanoise National Park via the GR55and the alternative ending to Menton via the GR52. Both routes are covered in the Trekking the GR5 Trail book above by Paddy Dillion. Alternative route ending via the GR52. 5 -GR52 St Dalmas to Menthon. Distance 81 kilometres, height gain 5,929 metres, height lost 7,210 metres. Alternative route ending via the GR52 and the stunning Mercantour National Park. This is a much better better finish and keeps you at a high elevation until the last couple of hours of the last days trek. Helpful Websites for The GR5 Long Distance Trail - Blog by Antti Rantanen who completed the route in an impressive 26 days. Antti also created a great guide to camping the GR5. Download it here. We trained for the GR5 Trail by doing the Bob Graham Round in The Lake District. If you have any questions following reading this blog or any general adventure questions then please do contact us we are always happy to help. This post contains affiliate links. If you buy anything through them we will get a small referral fee and you will be supporting us and our blog at no extra cost to you.
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Topoguide Cicerone with detailed sheets for hiking on the GR20 in Corsica. Description provided by the publisher: Guidebook to Walking The Gr20 Through Corsica's High Mountains. In Challenging Trail Between Calenzana and Conca That Includes Hands-on Scrambling, The 190 km Trek Can Be Completed by Fit Walkers in About Two Weeks. The Guidebook Includes High and Low-Level Alternatives, more extra Mountain Climbs, and All You Need to Know for this Tough Route. Seasons: Possible Mid-May to Mid-october June or september is ideal, with July and August Being the Hottest and Busiest Months. Centers: Calvi, Vizzavona, Porto Vecchio LIMITED ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES ON OR NEAR THE ROUTE. Difficulty: The Gr20 Is a Challenging Walk (with scrambling) Through isolated mountain ground for experienced, Fit Walkers Backpacking throughout. MUST SEE: The Ascent of Monte Cinto and The Ascent of Paglia Orba.
GR20 Topoguide (English) in Corsica with detailed sheets of each step. includes real 1/25,000 maps from the IGN for each step. Description provided by the publisher: The Only Two-Way Guidebook to the Gr20: Both Northbound and Southbound Roads are Described in Full. Real IGN Maps Included (1: 25,000): # Need to Carry Separate Maps. 15 different Itineraries : Schedules of 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 days. Includes Both Northbound and Southbound Itinerraries. Difficult Calculations of Time, distance and altitude gain are Done for You. ALSO INCLUDES: Detailed Information ON Equipment and Traveling Light detailed information on getting to / from all trail-heads Everything The Trekker Needs to Know: Route, Costs, Difficulty, Weather, Travel and More Full Accommodation Listings: Spectacularly Situated Mountain Huts and Campites information for both self-guided and guide trekkers Numbered Waypoints Linking The Real Maps to our Clear Descriptions information on wildlife and plants
Trekking the GR131 long-distance trail across the seven Canary Islands – Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Gomera, El Hierro, Tenerife, La Palma and Gran Canaria
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GR20 Topoguide (English) in Corsica with detailed sheets of each step. includes real 1/25,000 maps from the IGN for each step. Description provided by the publisher: The Only Two-Way Guidebook to the Gr20: Both Northbound and Southbound Roads are Described in Full. Real IGN Maps Included (1: 25,000): # Need to Carry Separate Maps. 15 different Itineraries : Schedules of 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 days. Includes Both Northbound and Southbound Itinerraries. Difficult Calculations of Time, distance and altitude gain are Done for You. ALSO INCLUDES: Detailed Information ON Equipment and Traveling Light detailed information on getting to / from all trail-heads Everything The Trekker Needs to Know: Route, Costs, Difficulty, Weather, Travel and More Full Accommodation Listings: Spectacularly Situated Mountain Huts and Campites information for both self-guided and guide trekkers Numbered Waypoints Linking The Real Maps to our Clear Descriptions information on wildlife and plants
GR20 Topoguide (English) in Corsica with detailed sheets of each step. includes real 1/25,000 maps from the IGN for each step. Description provided by the publisher: The Only Two-Way Guidebook to the Gr20: Both Northbound and Southbound Roads are Described in Full. Real IGN Maps Included (1: 25,000): # Need to Carry Separate Maps. 15 different Itineraries : Schedules of 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 days. Includes Both Northbound and Southbound Itinerraries. Difficult Calculations of Time, distance and altitude gain are Done for You. ALSO INCLUDES: Detailed Information ON Equipment and Traveling Light detailed information on getting to / from all trail-heads Everything The Trekker Needs to Know: Route, Costs, Difficulty, Weather, Travel and More Full Accommodation Listings: Spectacularly Situated Mountain Huts and Campites information for both self-guided and guide trekkers Numbered Waypoints Linking The Real Maps to our Clear Descriptions information on wildlife and plants
GR20 Topoguide (English) in Corsica with detailed sheets of each step. includes real 1/25,000 maps from the IGN for each step. Description provided by the publisher: The Only Two-Way Guidebook to the Gr20: Both Northbound and Southbound Roads are Described in Full. Real IGN Maps Included (1: 25,000): # Need to Carry Separate Maps. 15 different Itineraries : Schedules of 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 days. Includes Both Northbound and Southbound Itinerraries. Difficult Calculations of Time, distance and altitude gain are Done for You. ALSO INCLUDES: Detailed Information ON Equipment and Traveling Light detailed information on getting to / from all trail-heads Everything The Trekker Needs to Know: Route, Costs, Difficulty, Weather, Travel and More Full Accommodation Listings: Spectacularly Situated Mountain Huts and Campites information for both self-guided and guide trekkers Numbered Waypoints Linking The Real Maps to our Clear Descriptions information on wildlife and plants
GR20 Topoguide (English) in Corsica with detailed sheets of each step. includes real 1/25,000 maps from the IGN for each step. Description provided by the publisher: The Only Two-Way Guidebook to the Gr20: Both Northbound and Southbound Roads are Described in Full. Real IGN Maps Included (1: 25,000): # Need to Carry Separate Maps. 15 different Itineraries : Schedules of 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 days. Includes Both Northbound and Southbound Itinerraries. Difficult Calculations of Time, distance and altitude gain are Done for You. ALSO INCLUDES: Detailed Information ON Equipment and Traveling Light detailed information on getting to / from all trail-heads Everything The Trekker Needs to Know: Route, Costs, Difficulty, Weather, Travel and More Full Accommodation Listings: Spectacularly Situated Mountain Huts and Campites information for both self-guided and guide trekkers Numbered Waypoints Linking The Real Maps to our Clear Descriptions information on wildlife and plants
Topoguide Cicerone with detailed sheets for hiking on the GR20 in Corsica. Description provided by the publisher: Guidebook to Walking The Gr20 Through Corsica's High Mountains. In Challenging Trail Between Calenzana and Conca That Includes Hands-on Scrambling, The 190 km Trek Can Be Completed by Fit Walkers in About Two Weeks. The Guidebook Includes High and Low-Level Alternatives, more extra Mountain Climbs, and All You Need to Know for this Tough Route. Seasons: Possible Mid-May to Mid-october June or september is ideal, with July and August Being the Hottest and Busiest Months. Centers: Calvi, Vizzavona, Porto Vecchio LIMITED ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES ON OR NEAR THE ROUTE. Difficulty: The Gr20 Is a Challenging Walk (with scrambling) Through isolated mountain ground for experienced, Fit Walkers Backpacking throughout. MUST SEE: The Ascent of Monte Cinto and The Ascent of Paglia Orba.
