The GR70 long-distance trail is based on the author's route, allowing walkers to follow in the footsteps of Stevenson and his four-legged companion Modestine through the beautiful Cévennes region on the edge of the French Massif Central.
The route is ideal for both beginner and more experienced hikers, covering approximately 272 km of gently rolling countryside from Le Puy-en-Velay to Alès. It can be completed in under a fortnight. The trail is presented in 12 stages of 16 to 30 km, each with a clear route description and mapping, an elevation profile, notes on local points of interest, and a brief account of Robert Louis Stevenson's experiences on that section of the route.
There is helpful advice for planning your trip - including when to go, what to bring and how to get there - along with accommodation listings. Following roads, bridleways and footpaths, the GR70 showcases the landscapes of the Cévennes: flower-filled meadows, rolling hills, chestnut woods, limestone gorges and winding rivers. Characterful villages offer accommodation and other services, and provide the opportunity to sample the region's delicious local produce. There are also insights into the area's fascinating history, from prehistoric burial sites to places associated with the 18th-century Protestant Camisards who resisted religious persecution.
Although much has undoubtedly changed since Stevenson's visit, the region has retained its authentic rural charm and you will soon discover why Stevenson found it so appealing. what to bring and how to get there - and accommodation listings. Following roads, bridleways and footpaths, the GR70 showcases the landscapes of the Cévennes: flower-filled meadows, rolling hills, chestnut woods, limestone gorges and winding rivers. Characterful villages offer accommodation and other services, and provide the opportunity to sample the region's delicious local produce. There are also insights into the area's fascinating history, from prehistoric burial sites to places associated with the 18th-century Protestant Camisards who resisted religious persecution.
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24.50 €
24.50 €