Guidebook to walking and trekking in the Maritime Alps on the border of
Italy and France, just north of Nice. It includes 18 graded day walks,
on both the French and the Italian sides, ranging from 6km to 20km in
length and suitable for a range of abilities. There are also 6 long
treks, including a 5-day traverse of the Parc National du Mercantour and
a 7-day traverse of the Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime.
Detailed route descriptions sit alongside colour maps, and there is full
information about accommodation options down in the valleys and up in
the mountains. Useful French-English and Italian-English glossaries of
walking terminology are included, too.
Rising to over 3000m above the sun-drenched French Riviera, the Maritime
Alps form the western edge of the mighty Alpine chain. Wildflower lovers
will also appreciate the remarkable range of flowers, including many
unique to the area. Worlds away from the hustle and bustle and crowds of
the coast this is a marvellous area for novice walkers and seasoned
long-distance trekkers alike.