Shortlisted for a 2018 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award.Ten historic pilgrim routes of Western Europe, inspiration for today`s long distance walker. Pilgrimage in Europe is thriving on a massive scale. In 1990 the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela recorded less than 5000 pilgrims: today that figure is at least 200,000 a year. Author Derry...Lire la suite
Marvel at the iconic Matterhorn, explore the fascinating art galleries and museums of Basel or stroll around the historic town of Lausanne on Lake Geneva. The DK Eyewitness Guide to Switzerland covers the must-see sights and the hidden backstreets, so you won`t miss a thing.- See Switzerland from a different angle - 14 pages of fresh ideas for...Lire la suite
Discover Switzerland - a country small in size, but big on experience.Whether you want to hit the slopes, join the Swiss in their national pastime of hut-to-hut hiking, or take a scenic railway journey to remember, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Switzerland has to offer.Full of magical sights and exhilarating...Lire la suite
But don`t be fooled: if Haute-Savoie is home to the Mecca of mountaineering, it is also a hiker`s paradise! Beyond the GR® trails (the prestigious GR® 5 and GR® Tour du Mont Blanc), discover the diversity of the landscapes of a department with dynamic demography and economy. Pure lake waters, freshness of deep forests, distant horizons of...Lire la suite
The island of Wallis (‘Uvea) in the Pacific Ocean, part of the French COM (collectivité d`outre-mer) of Wallis and Futuna, on a detailed survey map at 1:25,000 from the IGN, France’s topographic survey organization.Lire la suite
The islands of Futuna and Alofi (the Hoorn Islands) in the Pacific Ocean, part of the French COM (collectivité d`outre-mer) of Wallis and Futuna, on a detailed survey map at 1:25,000 from the IGN, France’s topographic survey organization.Lire la suite
Tour du Mont Blanc is the definitive guidebook for one of the most famous long-distance treks in the world. This trek circles the entire Mont Blanc massif, passing through spectacular scenery in France, Italy and Switzerland. You`ll traverse high mountain passes, see stunning glaciers, pass azure lakes, wander through tranquil green valleys and...Lire la suite
The most iconic long-distance, circular trail in the Alps with customised itinerary planning for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runnersLire la suite
The most iconic long-distance, circular trail in the Alps with customised itinerary planning for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runnersLire la suite
The white dome of Mont Blanc looms over France, Italy and Switzerland, and it is no wonder that the 169-kilometre Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) has captured the public imagination to become one of Europe`s most popular long-distance trails. The TMB appeals to people who have different levels of experience and travel at all speeds, and this...Lire la suite
Guidebook to walking the Way of St Francis, Via di Francesco. 550km pilgrimage from Florence, through Assisi to Rome through Central Italy visiting key sites from the saint's life. Described in 28 stages, the guide to the month-long route includes detailed maps, profiles and information about all the shrines, churches and towns along the way. Lire la suite