Walking in the Dordogne
35 walking routes in the Dordogne - Sarlat, Bergerac, Lalinde and Souillac
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Guidebook to 35 half-day and day walks in France's beautiful Dordogne region, based around Bergerac, Lalinde, Sarlat and Souillac (Lot). The walks, which range from 6 to 18.5km, take in the region’s myriad delights, from spectacular gorges to enchanting chateaux and charming medieval villages. All walks are within the capacity of the average walker, and are on well-marked paths or quiet roads. They are graded easy or medium; there are no long, steep climbs or abrupt descents.
There are step-by-step descriptions and maps for each route. Also included is information on the history, flora and fauna of the region, together with practical pointers such as what to take and when to go, as well as notes on waymarking, accommodation and transport. A route summary table and glossary are also provided.
Lying in south west France, the Dordogne is a land of great scenic variety, from rolling wooded hills and fertile valleys to barren upland plateaus and limestone cliffs riddled with caves. The charm of the Dordogne also lies in the picturesque medieval towns, châteaux, churches and abbeys that stud the landscape, and these are the focus of many of the walks.
A guidebook to 35 day walks in France’s Dordogne region. Exploring the beautiful scenery of this historic area, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.
Walks range from 6 to 19km (4–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–6 hours. Each route is easily accessible from either Bergerac, Lalinde, Sarlat or Souillac (Lot) and has been graded to allow you to choose routes suitable for you.
- 1:50,000 maps are included for each route
- GPX files available to download
- Detailed information on accommodation, equipment to take, local plants and wildlife
- Highlights include medieval towns, châteaux and caves
Gewicht:
290 g
Autor:
Alan Norton, Janette Norton, Pamela Harris
Verlag:
Reihe:
Medienart:
Bücher
Sprache:
Englisch
EAN:
9781852848439
Seiten:
264
Höhe in mm:
172
Breite in mm:
116
Erscheinungsjahr:
2018
Kategorien: Outdoor, Wanderführer
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