Wandelgids Way of St Francis / From Florence to Assisi and Rome | Cicerone

St. Francis of Assisi, beloved patron saint of animals and nature, walked extensively through the hills of central Italy throughout his life. Assisi and Rome have beckoned pilgrims for hundreds of years.   Walk in their footsteps along the Way of St. Francis and enter into this renowned story. This Way of St.   Francis guidebook contains all the information you need to walk the 334 mile (537 km) route bewteen Florence, Assisi and Rome, in addition to 210km of alternative and side routes. This books contains detailed topographical maps of each days walk, digital maps and GPS online. - 112 detailed stage, city and town maps- Elevation profiles- Travel information on transport and accomodation & services- Information on dozens of historic sites relevant to St Francis life .   - Expert advice on walking and travel gear, packing and daily trail life.

Bijna 800 jaren geleden maakte Franciscus van Assisi lange voetreizen over het Apennijnse schiereiland dat nu Italië heet. Hij hield van de natuur en liep daarom bij voorkeur door fraaie landschappen. Talrijke kerken, kloosters en kapelletjes markeren de plekken waar hij is geweest. De 570 kilometer lange tocht die in deze gids is beschreven, gaat zoveel mogelijk over paden en wegen die Franciscus volgens de kenners moet hebben belopen. De tocht begint in Florence en eindigt in Rome, twee steden die hij meermalen heeft bezocht. Die reis gaat door middeleeuwse stadjes en langs eeuwenoude kloosters. Meestal over onverharde paden en rustige landwegen. Nu en dan is een stuk asfalt onvermijdelijk Een deel van de route slingert over uitlopers van de Apennijnen. En op heuvelruggen met mooie vergezichten over Toscane, Umbrië en Lazio. De 34 dagetappes zijn afgestemd op overnachtingsmogelijkheden. Meestal een eenvoudig hotel en soms een klooster. De gids bevat een uitgebreide lijst. Steeds mee…

Een beschrijving van de Snowdonia Way, goede beschrijving met gedetailleerd kaartmateriaal..Ook praktische informatie en hoogteprofielen per etappe.   This guidebook describes the Snowdonia Way in Wales, a long-distance route through Snowdonia National Park from Machynlleth to Conwy. A low-level route of 97 miles (in 6 stages of between 13 and 21 miles) passes through the heart of Snowdonia’s stunning mountain scenery and includes Pass of Aberglaslyn, Ogwen Valley and Aber Falls. It is suitable for walkers of average fitness and stamina, though days are long. An alternative mountain route covers 122 miles in 9 stages of 12–18 miles giving a spectacular journey over the most famous peaks such as Cadair Idris, Snowdon and Glyders. The high-level route is more physically challenging and requires good navigation skills. Full route descriptions for each stage are accompanied by OS maps and profiles. The guide also includes lists of accommodation and transport providers and a table of facil…

Uitstekende wandelgids van dit geweldige gebied. goed beschreven met veel praktische informatie om de route te kunnen lopen, inclusief een apart boekje met zeer gedetaileerde kaarten. The South Downs Way National Trail is a 100 mile (160km) walk between Eastbourne and Winchester, staying within the glorious South Downs National Park for its entire length. Presented here in 12 stages of up to 12 miles (19km), the route is described in both east-west and west-east. A waymarked trail with very few stiles, it can be walked at any time of year and makes a good introduction to long-distance walking. Step-by-step route descriptions are illustrated with extracts from OS 1:50,000 mapping for every stage, and a separate, conveniently sized booklet with 1:25,000 maps for the entire route is included. The guide provides detailed practical information on getting to the trail, and facilities and accommodation en route. The South Downs Way offers easy walking on ancient and historical tracks, and sh…

Guidebook to the GR367 Cathar Way (Sentier Cathare) in the Languedoc region of southern France. The 260km waymarked trail from Port la Nouvelle on the Mediterranean to Foix traces the history of the Cathars through the Eastern foothills of the Pyrenees. Split into 13 stages and offering a northern variant, the route takes about 2 weeks to complete. Two of the southernmost départements of France, the Pyrénées-Orientales and Ariège are inextricably linked with the history of the Cathars, a heretical Christian sect who were subjected to a crusade in the thirteenth century. Striking castles built on jagged rocky precipices are a highlight of the region and a reminder of those turbulent times. This guidebook describes the 260km Cathar Way (Sentier Cathare or GR367), a long-distance trail from Port-la-Nouvelle on the Mediterranean coast to Ariége's departmental capital Foix linking several of the impressive Cathar castles. The route follows ancient footpaths, jeep tracks and country lanes a…

A guidebook to walking Ireland’s Kerry Way. Covering 190km (117 miles), this circular route from Killarney takes around 10 days to hike and is suitable for walkers of most abilities.   The route is described anti-clockwise in 10 stages of between 13 and 25km (8–16 miles). Also included are a number of side-trips in the area, including an ascent of Carrauntoohil (Ireland’s highest mountain), the Cnoc na dTobar pilgrim’s path and a marine landing on UNESCO-listed Skellig Michael.   1:50,000 maps included for each stage Handy route summary tables and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary Refreshment and accommodation information given for each trek stage Advice on planning and preparation GPX files available to download