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Explore the northern Haute Savoie and discover a wonderfully varied corner of the French Alps, stretching south from the shores of Lake Geneva through the limestone ridges of the Salève and Chablais to the flower-filled valleys of Abondance, Morzine, and the Vallée Verte. Less visited than the Mont Blanc massif to the south, this is an accessible and rewarding walking region with a distinctly local character, historic alpine villages, and outstanding views across to Switzerland. Suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook describes 30 walks in the northern Haute Savoie, covering areas including Salève, the Vallée Verte, Val d'Abondance, and Val de Morzine. Routes range from 7 to 14km (4–9 miles) and take between 2 and 7 hours to complete, with walks graded from easy to difficult. Choose from 30 walks across the northern Haute Savoie, exploring limestone gorges and ridges around the Salève, high summits in the Chablais including the Cornettes de Bise and Dent d'Oche, and the quieter valleys of Abondance and Morzine, with routes suitable for a wide range of abilities.Plan your Haute Savoie walking holiday for the ideal season, with guidance on local conditions showing why spring through to autumn offers the best walking weather, with alpine flowers in bloom from late spring and the valleys at their most colourful in autumn.Navigate with confidence using 1:50,000 maps included for every route in the northern Haute Savoie, alongside downloadable GPX files to support your planning and navigation on the ground.Benefit from clear grading and detailed route descriptions for every walk, with routes rated from easy to difficult and practical information on distance, walking time, and terrain to help you choose walks suited to your ability and fitness.Find practical holiday planning advice for the northern Haute Savoie, with notes on the best bases including Evian-les-Bains, Morzine, Abondance, and Bellevaux, plus comprehensive information on accommodation, Savoyard food and drink, transport, and safety.Deepen your experience of the region with sections on the history of the Haute Savoie, local wildlife, plants and flowers, and the fascinating network of medieval abbeys, mountain chapels, and historic smugglers' routes across the French-Swiss border.Extend your walking in the region with the companion volume, Walking in the Haute Savoie: South, which together with this guide, covers the full breadth of this exceptional corner of the French Alps. Plan your French Alps walking holiday with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. Immerse yourself in the valleys, summits, and alpine landscapes of the northern Haute Savoie, a rewarding walking destination on the doorstep of Lake Geneva.

Explore western Provence and discover one of southern France's most varied and evocative landscapes, stretching from the lavender fields and gorges of the Drôme Provençale and Vaucluse to the forested ridges and perched villages of the Var. Rich in Roman history, medieval abbeys, arcaded market towns, and wild natural scenery, western Provence offers an exceptional walking destination in every season. Suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook describes 30 circular day walks across three distinct areas of western Provence: the Drôme Provençale, the Vaucluse, and the Var. Routes range from 4 to 16km (2–10 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–7 hours, graded from easy to difficult to suit a range of abilities and fitness levels. Choose from 30 circular day walks across the Drôme Provençale, Vaucluse, and Var, exploring dramatic gorges, mountain ridges, lavender country, perched medieval villages, ruined castles, and the famous Colorado Provençal ochre landscape near Apt.Discover the highlights of western Provence, including the Dentelles de Montmirail, the Gorges de la Nesque, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, the Abbaye de Sénanque, Montagne Sainte-Victoire, and the Sainte-Baume ridge and massif in the south.Navigate with confidence using sketch maps included for each route in western Provence, with downloadable GPX files to support your planning and navigation on the ground.Plan your Provence walking holiday from charming key bases including Nyons and Buis-les-Baronnies in the Drôme Provençale, Vaison-la-Romaine and Apt in the Vaucluse, and St-Maximin-la-Ste-Baume and Aix-en-Provence in the Var.Choose the best time to walk in western Provence with guidance on seasons, showing why spring and autumn are the most pleasant times to visit, while most walks at lower elevations are accessible and enjoyable year-round.Deepen your experience of the region with introductory sections on the history of Provence, its plants and flowers, wildlife, regional food and drink, and the art and literature inspired by this exceptional corner of southern France.Extend your walking with the companion volume, Walking in Provence: East, which together with this guide covers the full breadth of Provence's varied and beautiful landscapes. Explore the gorges, villages, and wild landscapes of western Provence with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. From the lavender country of the Drôme Provençale to the forested ridges of the Var, this is the essential companion for walking in one of France's most beloved regions.

Explore eastern Provence and discover one of southern France's most varied and rewarding landscapes, stretching from the red rocks and Mediterranean coastline of the Estérel to the high alpine terrain of the Mercantour, with the dramatic Verdon Gorge and the Geological Reserve of Haute Provence in between. Rich in history, wildflowers, perched medieval villages, and ruined castles, eastern Provence offers an exceptional walking destination in every season. Suitable for beginners and experienced walkers alike, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook describes 30 circular day walks across three distinct areas of eastern Provence: the Alpes Maritimes, the Alpes de Haute-Provence, and the Mercantour. Routes range from 4 to 21km (2–13 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–8 hours, graded from easy to difficult to suit a range of abilities and fitness levels. Choose from 30 circular day walks across the Alpes Maritimes, Alpes de Haute-Provence, and Mercantour, exploring dramatic mountain ridges, alpine lakes, deep river gorges, perched medieval villages, and the striking red rocks of the Estérel coastline.Discover the highlights of eastern Provence, including the Verdon Gorge and its famous Sentier Blanc-Martel, the Geological Reserve of Haute Provence, Mont Mounier, Mont Pelat, the Gorges de Daluis, and the Estérel circuit above the Mediterranean coast.Navigate with confidence using sketch maps included for each route in eastern Provence, with downloadable GPX files to support your planning and navigation on the ground.Plan your Provence walking holiday from key bases including Vence and Grasse in the Alpes Maritimes, Digne-les-Bains and Castellane in the Alpes de Haute-Provence, and Guillaumes and the Val d'Entraunes in the Mercantour.Choose the best time to walk in eastern Provence with guidance on seasons, showing why coastal and lowland walks are suitable year-round while the high Mercantour trails are best enjoyed in summer and autumn when the mountains are clear of snow.Deepen your experience of the region with introductory sections on the history of Provence, its plants and flowers, wildlife, regional specialities, and the art and literature inspired by this exceptional corner of southern France.Extend your walking with the companion volume, Walking in Provence: West, which together with this guide covers the full breadth of Provence's varied landscapes. Explore the wild landscapes, ancient villages, and dramatic gorges of eastern Provence with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. From the Mediterranean coast to the high peaks of the Mercantour, this is the essential companion for walking in one of France's most beautiful and varied regions.

Between Chamonix and the glittering waters of Lake Annecy, the southern Haute Savoie offers a wealth of walking that most visitors to the French Alps never discover. Dramatic limestone ridges, flower-rich alpine meadows, hidden mountain lakes, cascading waterfalls and the distinctive peaks of the Chaîne des Aravis and the Haut Giffre combine to create a landscape that rivals its more famous neighbours in beauty, without the crowds. With walks suited to beginners and experienced walkers alike, this third edition Cicerone guidebook by Janette Norton, Alan Norton and Pamela Harris covers 30 graded day walks across southern Haute Savoie, ranging from 7 to 20km (4 to 12 miles) and taking between 3 and 8 hours. Route descriptions are paired with 1:50,000 mapping and downloadable GPX files, with detailed planning, accommodation and transport information throughout. 30 graded walks are included across six areas, covering the Vallée de l'Arve, Vallée du Haut Giffre, the Chaîne des Aravis north and south, the Plateau de la Borne and Lake Annecy, with walks graded from easy to difficultLake Annecy and the surrounding mountains are covered with fully described routes, including La Tournette, the Cascades d'Angon and the Crête du Taillefer, exploring one of the most beautiful lake regions in FranceThe Chaîne des Aravis, the dramatic limestone ridge running south of the Mont Blanc massif, is described in depth with multiple routes including the Trou de la Mouche, Circuit des Annes and Arête des Saix, fully detailed with 1:50,000 mappingThe Plateau de la Borne, including the historically significant Plateau des Glières — site of a celebrated French Resistance stand in 1944 — is covered with full route descriptions for the Parmelan, Montagne de Sous-Dîne and the Glières memorial plateau itself1:50,000 mapping and downloadable GPX files for every walk, with accommodation, transport and planning information throughout, alongside notes on Savoyard food and drink, history and wildlife The southern Haute Savoie rewards every walker who looks beyond Chamonix and Annecy to the quieter valleys and ridges in between. Best walked from late spring to early autumn when higher routes are snow-free, this guidebook is the ideal companion for exploring one of the French Alps' most underrated walking regions. Walking in the Haute Savoie South is one of two volumes covering the region — the companion guidebook Walking in the Haute Savoie North completes the picture across the full extent of this outstanding French Alpine destination.