Walking in Provence - East: Alpes Maritimes, Alpes de Haute-Provence, Mercantour

Guidebook to a range of 30 varied, graded day walks in the Alpes Maritimes, Alpes de Haute-Provence and Mercantour regions of Provence. Provence's sunshine and relaxed Mediterranean charm offers the walker a diversity of landscapes - from Mont Mounier in the remote mountains of the north west Mercantour to the spectacular Verdon Gorge, one of many in the region. Lower-level walks in the Alpes Maritimes are also described, nestling inland from the craggy Estérel. None of the routes require special equipment although some of the more challenging routes may be exposed and precipitous. All should be suitable for walkers of average fitness. Routes are described step by step, with clear maps and profiles to help you assess them, along with the standard route summary table at the back of the guide.

Table of Contents:
Map key Overview map Preface Introduction A short history of Provence Provençal writers and artists Plants and flowers Wildlife Regional specialities Markets Travelling to Provence When to go Accommodation Clothing and equipment Using this guide Alpes Maritimes Walk 1 Baou des Noirs and Baou des Blancs Walk 2 Baou de St-Jeannet Walk 3 Chemin du Paradis Walk 4 Pic de Courmettes and Puy de Tourrettes Walk 5 Baou de St-Jean Walk 6 The Route Napoléon Walk 7 Vallée de la Siagne Walk 8 Pic du Cap Roux Walk 9 Estérel Circuit and Lac de l'Ecureuil Walk 10 Mont Vinaigre Alpes de Haute-Provence Walk 11 Three Chapels Walk from Digne-les-Bains Walk 12 Walk in the Réserve Géologique Walk 13 Bigue du Siron Walk 14 The Cousson Walk 15 The Cucuyon Walk 16 Rochers des Mées Walk 17 Gorges de Trévans Walk 18 The Verdon Gorge - Sentier Blanc-Martel Walk 19 Lower Verdon Gorge Walk 20 Sommet de Crémon Mercantour Walk 21 Moulin de la Barlatte Walk 22 Plateau de la Lare from Sauze Walk 23 Gorges de Daluis Walk 24 Circuit from St-Martin d'Entraunes Walk 25 Col des Champs from Entraunes Walk 26 Lakes Circuit from the Col de la Cayolle Walk 27 Mont Pelat Walk 28 Circuit above Péone Walk 29 Mont Mounier Walk 30 Around Mont d'Auvare Appendices Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Maps Appendix C Tourist information Appendix D Market days Appendix E Glossary of Provençal words

About the Author :
Janette Norton was born in England but lived in the Geneva region for over 40 years. After her first book, on the Haute Savoie, she explored and wrote about Provence, the Cevennes and the Dordogne. Janette died in January 2013, while preparing a new edition of Walking in Provence. This volume was completed on her behalf by her husband Alan and her friend Pamela Harris-Andrews.