Trekking in the Pyrenees, 3rd: France & Spain Trekking Guides (Trailblazer)

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This is an area of awe-inspiring natural beauty. Approximately 450 km (280 miles) in length, the range includes rolling foothills, steep gorges, high passes, and imposing peaks. Superb scenery, a rich culture and a long history, wonderful cuisine, and excellent sporting opportunities all combine to make the Pyrenees one of Europe's most exciting regions; there's no better way to experience it than on foot.

>Ninety detailed trekking maps--showing walking times, places to stay, and points of interest, with detailed route descriptions: GR10 from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, GR11 from Roncesvalles to Andorra, Link routes, and HRP sections
>Practical information--planning a trip
>Getting to France and Spain from other countries in Europe, North America, and Australasia
>Where to stay (all budgets), where to eat, what to see
>Getting to the start of a trek
>Historical and cultural background
>Health and safety
>Minimizing impact on the environment
>French and Spanish language sections
>Pyrenean flora and fauna--four-page full-color guide to the flowers of the Pyrenees
>Illustrated bird identification section
>Forty color photographs