Trekking the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail

A guidebook to the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail (GR70) from Le-Puy-en-Velay to Alès. Covering 272km (169 miles), this long-distance trek through the Cévennes region on the edge of France's Massif Central follows in the footsteps of writer Robert Louis Stevenson and his donkey Modestine. The trail takes around 2 weeks to hike and is suitable for both first-time and experienced trekkers.

The route is described from north to south in 12 stages, each between 16 and 30km (10–17 miles) in length. A brief account of Robert Louis Stevenson's experiences on that section of the route is included for each stage.

• GPX files available to download
• 1:50,000 maps  included for each stage
• Detailed information about accommodation, campsites and facilities along the route
• Advice on planning and preparation