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Home > Travel > Travel guides - sport 658 items Pages Cicerone Manaslu: A Trekker's Guide The Manaslu trek is one of the finest and most scenically spectacular in Nepal. This guide records the paths, villages, valleys and mountains seen along the way, yet it is not intended to take from the reader any of the mystery or surprise that such a diverse region holds. The Manaslu Himal is presently restricted to group trekkers; a number of those who venture there will no doubt be first-time visitors to the Himalaya. Information set out in this book will give an idea of what to expect - of the preparation required before going, the physical demands of the route and a hint of the rewards to be won every single day. Day by day the trek reveals scenes of outstanding natural beauty, yet it is not only the visual splendour of a Himalayan paradise that will be remembered years after, but the smiles of local people met upon the way, their simplicity and their spirituality. A cry of 'Namaste' rings in the air - 'I salute the god within you'. Such a greeting will enrich each hour and accompany every vision of glory. This book, along with others in a series of trekking guides to Nepal by the same author and publisher, has not been produced with the aim of encouraging more trekkers to explore the trails of this Himalayan wonderland, but in the hope of adding something to the experience of those already committed to going there. Being forewarned about the nature of the route and the seriousness of some of the trails is a way of reminding potential trekkers that in order to make the most of every hour of the journey it is essential to be both physically and mentally prepared. 'The art of Himalayan travel', said W.H. Murray, 'is the art of being bold enough to enjoy life now.' Cicerone Shorter Walks in the Dolomites Ideal for the novice or for those of you looking for an easy, relaxing walking trip. The Shorter Walks in the Dolomites guidebook details 40 walks in Italy's beautiful mountain range – from around 3 miles to full-day excursions – in both the high mountains and valleys. The region boasts vast expanses of forest, high-altitude rockscapes and seas of wild flowers. Its extensive network of paths links the numerous mountain huts of the region. Great for the following seasons - June to October is ideal for walking. Snow can remain at high altitude well into July. Huts open late June to late September. Cicerone The Way of St James - A Cyclist's Guidebook The Cicerone - The Way of St James - A Cyclist's Guidebook details 1570km cycle route along the Way of St James pilgrim route from Le Puy in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Suited for Mid May to Mid July, this guide takes you along a demanding Mountain cycle ride (altitude up to 1300m+) averaging a distance on most days of 50km. Cicerone The Way of St James - Santiago Sometimes referred to as - The Way of St James – Spain Pyrenees–Santiago–Finisterre. This guide book covers 778km Pilgrim Road from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in the foothills of the Pyrenees on the French side to Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain and finally to the 'end of the earth' at Finisterre on the Galician coast. This route can get very hot around May to July but this is when this trip is at its best scenery wise. Cicerone Vanoise Ski Touring This guide provides an introduction to ski touring in the Savoie and covers the Vanoise National Park and surrounding area. Covers all the major areas of the region and includes tours of all levels of difficulty and of all styles, from one-day trips to multi-day, hut-to-hut journeys. Cicerone Walking in Croatia Walking in Croatia by Cicerone books offers a range of walks in varying degrees of difficulty in some of Croatia's most beautiful regions. Single day and multi-day treks are listed in this guidebook. 658 items |
