Description
A journey with a narrative woven into its path.
Stevenson’s 1878 journey through the Cévennes forms the backdrop for this long-distance trail. Along the route, today’s trek connects with the author’s experiences alongside Modestine. The result is a journey where landscape and literature converge, from the elevated ridges near Le Puy to the villages and valleys further south in France.
From Le Puy-en-Velay to Alès.
The guide describes the route from north to south in twelve stages, with daily distances of approximately 16–30 kilometers. You will traverse varied landscapes featuring agricultural areas, forests, and hills. The stage breakdown provides a concrete framework for a trip of around two weeks, allowing for personal adjustments and rest days.
Route assistance and accommodation along the way.
Maps at 1:50,000 scale, elevation profiles, and detailed descriptions facilitate daily planning. The book covers accommodation, camping, and other facilities along the route. GPX files can be downloaded from the publisher as a supplement to the book, while practical advice addresses preparations, equipment, and optimal timing.
Suitable for a first long-distance trek or a more leisurely stage-by-stage holiday.
The GR70 can serve as an excellent introduction to multi-day trekking, though several long and hilly stages require a reasonable level of fitness. The guide assists in assessing how to plan each day. It is also suitable for experienced hikers seeking cultural history and rural surroundings as a central part of their journey.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Nike Werstroh and Jacint Mig. English language. 128 pages. Third edition, published in 2021. ISBN 9781852849184.
