Walking in the Languedoc
Cicerone Press (Verlag)
978-1-85284-309-0 (ISBN)
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The Languedoc has for too long been in the shadow of Provence. Sharing the same Mediterranean climate and vegetation, it has not had done to it what Peter Mayle did for the Luberon - yet! Apart from its beaches, it is a quiet, beautiful place which retains more than a hint of the old France. This book is the fruit of 10 years' exploration of the central part of the Languedoc, north of Beziers. Much of this area forms the Parc Naturel du Haut - Languedoc, at the heart of which is the stunning Espinouse massif, rising abruptly some 850m from the valley floor. Close by is the valley of Lac du Salagou, an enormous man made lake surrounded by impressive hills. A little further east is the valley of the river Herault, which provides the explorer with wonderful limestone gorges, caves and cliffs. All three of these areas are well provided with footpaths on which it is rare to see another human being; and, because this is France, a fine dinner awaits you at the end of the day. The book aims to provide walks into these areas for hikers of all standards; some are very straightforward, others are for the very fit and experienced. All the walks described are circular.
Having spent many a family vacation trudging the damp footpaths of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, John Cross decided in 1989 to buy a holiday home in the Languedoc, near Beziers. For the next ten years he spent much of his money renovating houses in the area and much of his spare time exploring the Languedoc hills and mountains on foot and by bike. Finally, in 1999, he and his wife, Sarah, gave up their jobs as headteachers to live in the Languedoc full time. John is now working as a freelance translator
Key to Maps Map: Languedoc Region Map: Starting Points for Walks on Caroux - Espinouse - Somail Map: Starting Points for Other Walks Introduction Climate, Geology, Flora and Fauna Getting There Where to Stay What to See Food, Markets and Money Weather, Clothing and Equipment Maps Using this Guide Hunting Recommendations Walk 1Around Roquebrun Walk 2La Foret des Ecrivains Combattants Walk 3Les Gorges de Madale Walk 4Les Gorges de Colombieres Walk 5Saint Martin de l'Arcon Walk 6Circuit of the Caroux Plateau Walk 7La Cabriere Walk 8Tour du Roc Noir Walk 9Valley of the Vialais and the Montagne d'Aret Walk 10Caroux - Table d'Orientation Walk 11Circuit of La Gleizo Walk 12Les Gorges d'Heric Walk 13Circuit of Cambon Walk 14Summit of Mont de l'Espinouse Walk 15Circuit of Montahut Walk 16Les Sagnes Walk 17Circuit of Coustorgues Walk 18Circuit of Cassagnoles Walk 19Le Saut de Vezoles Walk 20Le Priou Walk 21Circuit of Villemagne Walk 22Pic de la Coquillade Walk 23La Maurelle Walk 24Les Trois Tours (The Three Towers) Walk 25Tour of Mont Liausson Walk 26The Mont Liausson Ridge Walk 27St Guilhem le Desert Walk 28Lac du Salagou Walk 29Around Le Puech Walk 30Pic Saint-Baudille Walk 31Le Caylar and La Couvertoirade English-French Glossary Summary of Walks
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.4.2001 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Cicerone Guide |
| Zusatzinfo | Laminated Cover |
| Verlagsort | Kendal |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 116 x 175 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport |
| ISBN-10 | 1-85284-309-8 / 1852843098 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-85284-309-0 / 9781852843090 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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