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Walking in the French Alps
We have walking holidays in some stunning regions of the French Alps and as we do every year, we have added more to our list, including the Tour of the Ubaye. Let me introduce you to these breathtaking walking locations.
Queyras
The Queyras Regional Park has a range of accessible mountain passes and summits linked by good trails which make this unspoiled region a paradise for walkers wishing to have a real high alpine experience.Its location means it enjoys a wonderful climate with 300 days of sunshine a year.
Vanoise
The Vanoise offers an ideal natural, unspoilt wilderness for walking where souring alpine peaks with pristine glaciers rise majestically above wild, remote valleys. The Vanoise National Park is an ideal destination for discovering the amazing beauty and diversity of the Alps. A rich flora and fauna, beautiful peaks, stunning glaciers and some dramatic walks are all found in this corner of the Alps
Ecrins
The Ecrins has some of the most spectacular scenery in the French Alps with high, jagged peaks. Your self guided alpine walking holiday is called a panoramic trail because it is often on the opposite side of the valley from the main summits allowing you to have wonderful views of the Ecrins Mountains.
Vercors
The Vercors is a magical place where gleaming vertical cliffs meet wild and desolate plateaux. This region forms part of the pre-Alps, a discontinuous chain of limestone peaks that run up the western side of the French Alps. Natural wonders abound in this often overlooked corner of the Alps with a rich flora and fauna.
Mercantour
The Mercantour region is the last mountain range of the Alps before it plunges directly into the Mediterranean Sea. The proximity to the south coast, gives these alpine mountains a Mediterranean touch with a large diversity of wildlife including ibex, marmots and a large number of wild flowers.
Traverse of the French Alps: GR5 Trail
Our Alpine Adventure follows the GR 5 long-distance trail from the shores of Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean coast at Nice, following the entire length of the French Alps. We have split the walk into several self-guided walking holidays, although it would be possible to combine them together.
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Tour of Ubaye: Hidden Alps
New for 2018
6 nights From £550/€605 - 6 days walking between gites and refuges
Half board accommodation with transfers before and after trek plus transfer of bags (except for 1 night).
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This alpine walking trail takes you through wild and picturesque mountain scenery. Starting in the Queyras, this 'off the beaten track' itinerary will take you through some magnificent landscapes with beautiful alpine summits, serene mountain lakes and remote and traditional alpine hamlets including Maljessat in France and Chiaperra in Italy. Our trek in the Ubaye takes you up close to the dramatic rocky summits of Font Sancte and Chambeyron over 3400m high. See More
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25% off printed Guide Books at Cicerone this Easter
Cicerone are publishers of over 320 award-winning guidebooks for walking, trekking, climbing and cycle touring. For over 40 years Cicerone has established a reputation for their guidebooks; they have guides to the Himalayas, cover the National Trails of Britain, have published over 40 guides to Scotland, and have the most comprehensive range of titles to the Alps available in the English language.
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One Woman Walks Wales Competition (Closes 31st March 2018)
Ursula Martin never thought she would walk 3700 miles around Wales, but following a cancer diagnosis, she had, within 17 months, traversed beaches & mountains, farms & urban sprawl. Her account of the physical & mental challenges paints a unique portrait of the natural landscape of a country and its people. Read our review.
Along the way she has raised money for Target Ovarian Cancer & Penny Brohn Cancer Care. Details on how to donate, are on her website: One Woman Walks Wales
Details on How to Win a Signed Copy
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