Italy: Walking Guides -

Main Index : Walking and Climbing Guides : Walking Guides : Walking Guides: Rest of Europe : Italy: Walking Guides Walking in Italy (Ref. Code. LPITALYW) Back cover text: Scale the spectacular Dolomites, peer into brooding volcanoes, explore medieval villages or saunter along sparkling coastlines - this guide walks you through Italy's wealth of natural beauty, history and culture. N.B. Please choose 'Books #-# days' when in the checkout to specify the correct shipping criteria.  Click here for more information...   Price:  £12.99  Quantity: Walking in the Central Italian Alps (Ref. Code. ISBN 1 85284 183 4) Walking in the Central Italian Alps(Reference #1852841834) A kaleidoscope of walking routes through Italy's largest National Park as well as several Nature Parks. Unusual wildlife, brilliant flora at incredible altitudes, desolate glacial valleys and picturesque legends about the icy realms are regular features of itineraries that touch on ancient irrigation channels. Medieval castles, Romanesque churches, First World War fortifications, traditional farm life and comfortable refuges that serve mouth-watering local dishes… all accessible using the extensive network of public transport. The itineraries described follow well-marked and numbered paths for the most part, though they range from wide easy tracks through woods to tiring moraine debris and snow crossings. Preference has been given to circular routes or traverses connecting different valleys - as well as the psychological satisfaction they provide, they can be split up into individual sections as short day walks. Alternative accesses and exits are given when possible. A vast range of adaptable routes for all the family, through and area hitherto unknown to English-speaking walkers. N.B. Please choose 'Books #-# days' when in the checkout to specify the correct shipping criteria.    Price:  £10.99  Quantity: Lonely Planet Walking in the Alps (Ref. Code. SBN 1 74059 395 2) Iconic peaks reflected in tranquil mountain lakes, sweeping hillsides blanketed in wild flowers and dramatic, sprawling glaciers characterise the Alps. Discover why this mighty range, the birthplace of modern mountain walking, has enthralled walkers for centuries    Price:  £14.99  Quantity: Cicerone Central Apennines of Italy: Walks, Scrambles & Climbs (Ref. Code. ISBN 1 85284 219 9) Over 1000km long, rarely exceeding 100km in width, the Apennines constitute the mountainous 'spine' of the Italian peninsula crossing thirteen of Italy's twenty regions. The central Apennines covers three of these regions - Abruzzo, Marche and Umbria. Here walkers can find secluded valleys and waterfalls, mystical gorges and beautiful woodland, easy mountain excursions and vast plains. Rock climbers head for the Gran Sasso d'Italia which boasts giant, pyramidal rock walls and buttresses towering above plains and farmland only a stone's throw from the Adriatic coast. Corno Piccolo (2655m) alone has more than a hundred excellent routes from grade II to VIII on compact limestone. In winter, the central Apennines assume the character of the Alps, offering a number of challenging snow gullies and some mixed ground, especially in the Gran Sasso/Laga and Monti Sibillini National Parks. Fernetillo and Grotti are two of Italy's finest sport climbing venues and the mild climate hereabouts makes it possible to climb throughout the year. N.B. Please choose 'Books #-# days' when in the checkout to specify the correct shipping criteria.    Price:  £8.99  Quantity: Walking in the Dolomites: 28 multi-day routes (Ref. Code. ISBN 1 85284 385 3) This guide leads you through breathtaking alpine scenery flanked by well-graded paths and excellent mountain refuges that verge on hotels, which are easily accessible with the excellent network of public transport from major towns and travel hubs, such as Venice, Verona, Munich and Innsbruck. Any one of these fabulous multi-day walks make for a memorable holiday in Italy's breathtaking Dolomite mountains. The author weaves the best of her 20-year experience and knowledge of this spectacular region into an original selection of itineraries on foot across each Dolomite group. Many walks follow mule-tracks constructed by troops during the First World War, when Italy fought Austria for possession of crazy summits and tunnels were hewn through impossible mountain-sides. The highlights are emphasised and the routes are furnished with fascinating explanations of wildlife and flowers. Everything, from a stroll through woods and meadows to family routes, steep rocky zigzag passages and hands-on clambers, is covered. This full colour revised edition has a wealth of inspiring photos, detailed maps, myriad new routes and heaps of practical help on travelling, sleeping and eating. N.B. Please choose 'Books #-# days' when in the checkout to specify the correct shipping criteria.    Price:  £12.95  Quantity: Treks in the Dolomites: Alte Vie 1 & 2 (Ref. Code. ISBN 1 85284 359 4) Situated towards the eastern end of the Alps' great curve from the Mediterranean coast through central Europe to the Balkans, the Dolomites region occupies an area of northern Italy as large as Wales. Although the Dolomites' reputation as a playground for 'hard men' is fully justified, these mountains are by no means the domain of the rock climber alone. A dense network of footpaths offers endless scope for exhilarating high-level walks; the renowned 'vie ferrate' (rock routes aided by fixed metal ladders and cables) lead up into many sensational situations, while in winter the region becomes a premier skiing destination for thousands of Europeans. The authors hope that these treks through the Dolomites will yield rewarding experiences and enduring memories for readers able to visit this most extraordinary region. N.B. Please choose 'Books #-# days' when in the checkout to specify the correct shipping criteria.    Price:  £12.00  Quantity: Shorter Walks in the Dolomites:40 selected walks (Ref. Code. CICERONESHORTDOLS) A full colour guide to 40 walks in the Dolomites. The walks vary in length from around three miles to full day excursions, both in the high mountains and in valleys. The Dolomites are a prime holiday destination, with superbly located resorts connected by good roads and transport. There are vast expanses of forest, high-altitude rockscapes and seas of wild flowers. There is an extensive network of paths which link the numerous mountain huts of the region. N.B. Please choose 'Books #-# days' when in the checkout to specify the correct shipping criteria.    Price:  £12.00  Quantity: Walking in Tuscany (Ref. Code. CICERONEWLKTUSC) Tuscany, Umbria, Latium, Elba & Chianti Trail. This full colour guideis a new edition, and offers suggestions for exploratory walks through the picture postcard landscapes of Tuscany, Umbria and Latium. Once known as Etruria, it was home to the ancient and enigmatic Etruscan people who preceded the Romans. The book has fifty itineraries ranging from brief strolls to the Chianti Trail, a five-day trek, taking in little-known Etruscan marvels such as ancient sunken roads and monumental tombs. Walkers are guided through medieval hamlets, exquisite Romanesque churches, unspoilt coast and countryside alive with wild life and carpeted with wild flowers and aromatic herbs. There's the wild Chianti ridge, city walks through Perugia, Orvieto and Voltera, day walks on the divine island of Elba and along the unspoilt coast around Orbetell. A mass of practical details cover accommodation in farms, country hotels, convents and hostels, with notes on local specialities in the food and drink field. Visitors are encouraged to use the public transport system so as to minimise impact. The aim of this walking guide is to encourage people to get out of their car and explore the are on foot. A series of walks is presented to take visitors through the maze of age- old tracks and discover the delights of the Tuscan and surrounding countryside, often meaning fascinating little known Etruscan sites. There are mysterious tombs excavated out of volcanic tufa cliff sides, original sunken roadways, dominating acropolis sites and impressive sanctuaries, all set in inimitable picture postcard countryside. N.B. Please choose 'Books #-# days' when in the checkout to specify the correct shipping criteria.     Price:  £14.00  Quantity: Landscapes of Tuscany (Ref. Code. ISBN 1 85691 298 1) This book features walks and car tours from the Carrara marble quarries in the northwest down to southern Tuscany, with particular emphasis on the countryside around Florence and in the Chianti. While the region's historic towns and architectural highlights are often the focal points for these excursions, the role of the Tuscan peasant in creating this glorious landscape is stressed throughout - especially in the wealth of articles about customs and cuisinem flora, fauna and history that accompany the main text. This guide book includes 40 long and short walks for all ages, topographical walking maps, car tours and fold-out touring map, short strolls to idyllic picnic spots, public transport information and update service for the latest information. N.B. Please choose 'Books #-# days' when in the checkout to specify the correct shipping criteria.     Price:  £10.99  Quantity: Tuscany North: The finest valley and mountain walks (Ref. Code. ROTHERTUSCA) Florence - Appennine - Apuane Alps. 50 selected walks and mountain tours between Bologna and Florence, Pisa and Carrara, Lucca and Abetone, in the Appenine and in the Apuane Alps. With exact route descriptions, 50 walking maps with a 1:50,000 scale and numerous tips for excursions and sightseeing destinations. N.B. Please choose 'Books #-# days' when in the checkout to specify the correct shipping criteria.    Price:  £8.99  Quantity: Landscapes of Sorrento, Amalfi and Capri (Ref. Code. SUNFLOWERSORREN) Backed by the Lattari Mountains, the world-famous Amalfi Coast occupies the southern edge of the Sorrento Peninsula. Use this book to explore the area by car or, better still, follow the ancient network of footpaths from the mountains back down to the coast. Then take a ferry over to nearby Capri, where you can get away from the crowds in no time at all... This guide also includes walks for all ages and abilities, topographical walking maps, car tours and fold-out touring map, short strolls to idyllic picnic spots, timetables for public transport and update service for the latest information. N.B. Please choose 'Books #-# days' when in the checkout to specify the correct shipping criteria.    Price:  £9.99  Quantity: Landscapes of Sardinia (Ref. Code. SUNFLOWERSARD) Sardinia, the secnd laregst island in the Mediterranean, is a paradise off the beaten track. The car tours and walks in this book will overwhelm you with their scenic diversity - ranging from rocky plateaus reminiscient of Africa to verdant hilly pastures, from towering mountains cloaked in fine oak woods to a turquoise sea edged by golden sand dunes. The fragrant Mediterranean maquis permeates the landscape, with an extravaganza of wild flowers bursting forth in spring. Steeped in history, Sardinia also boasts thousands of nuraghi still rising in the countryside - ancient stone towers testifying to the famous Nuragic civilization. This guide also includes walks for all ages and abilities, topographical walking maps, car tours and fold-out touring map, short strolls to idyllic picnic spots, timetables for public transport and update service for the latest information. N.B. Please choose 'Books #-# days' when in the checkout to specify the correct shipping criteria.    Price:  £9.99  Quantity: Walking in Sicily (Ref. Code. ISBN 1 85284 395 0) Back cover text: Walking across this breathtaking island is a journey through time. Sicily offers wild valleys pitted with ancient Greek and Roman temples, olive groves and citrus orchards, snow-clad mountain ranges and islands presided over by visitable volcanoes - ranging from those extinct or placidly smoking to others issuing fiery rivers of lava... N.B. Please choose 'Books #-# days' when in the checkout to specify the correct shipping criteria. Click here for more...   Price:  £12.00  Quantity: Sunflower Landscapes of Sicily (Ref. Code. ISBN 1 85691 302 3) The largest island in the Mediterranean and long a Mecca for culture freaks, Sicily also rewards the countryside lover with its magnificent landscapes - sub-tropical vegetation, active volcanoes and some still-tranquil stretches of coast. This book describes a wide variety of walks and car tours encompassing not only the highlights, but many hidden corners of the island. Peter Amann knows Sicily intimately: he leads walking groups on the island and works for the preservation of its national monuments. He has written several books about Sicily and his photographs are widely published. This guide also includes walks for all ages and abilities, topographical walking maps, car tours and fold-out touring map, short strolls to idyllic picnic spots, timetables for public transport and update service for the latest information. N.B. Please choose 'Books #-# days' when in the checkout to specify the correct shipping criteria.    Price:  £12.99  Quantity: Sicily & Aeolian Islands: The finest valley & mountain walks (Ref. Code. ISBN 3 7633 4813 1) 50 selected walks in Sicily and the Aeolian islands with detailed descriptions of the walks, walking maps to a scale of 1:50,000 and 1:75,000 together with numerous tips for places of interest and excursions. Plus 81 colour photos, 4 contextualising maps to a scale of 1:650,000 and 1:700,000 and 1 contextualising map to a scale of 1:2,300,000. N.B. Please choose 'Books #-# days' when in the checkout to specify the correct shipping criteria.    Price:  £8.99  Quantity: