Corsica Mountains by Robin G. Collomb covers a selection of walks & climbs that span the mountainous regions of the isl&, including the GR20 high level route. An introductory section covers general information such as when to go, equipment & practice, mountain huts & camping, grading, routes, times & distances, maps etc. Also included are sections that deal with route access, public transport & currency; town & village bases; & access to valley bases & huts. The remainder of the guide is dedicated to describing walks & climbs organized according to their respective locations in various valleys, ranges & mountain groups. The scope of the guide aims to give a reasonably balanced picture of the greater part of the area, describing the main massifs & peaks, the huts, routes to them & some of the more interesting scrambles from them. The areas covered in the guide are as follows: Bonfiato-Tartagine-Haut Asco; Asco South-Golo North; Viro & Tula Basins; Rotondo Massif; Mont d ...

The northern half of Corsica at 1:50, 000 on a set of three double-sided, contoured & GPS compatible maps from Kompass with highlighting for hiking trails including the GR20, cycle routes, campsites & mountain shelters, recreational facilities, etc, plus a road map of the whole island & town centre street plans of several locations. Coverage extends south to beyond Carg ...

The northern half of Corsica at 1:50, 000 on a set of three double-sided, contoured & GPS compatible maps from Kompass with highlighting for walking / hiking trails including the GR20, cycle routes, campsites & mountain shelters, recreational facilities, etc, plus a road map of the whole island & town centre street plans of several locations. Coverage extends south to beyond Cargèse on the western coast & Aléria in the east, presenting the northern half of Corsica in five 1:50, 000 sections. The remaining sixth side has a very clear road map of the whole island at 1:300, 000, highlighting scenic routes plus interesting towns or villages & natural locations. Panels with street plans show Ajaccio, Bastia, Bonifacio, Calvi, Corte, & Porto-Vecchio. Mapping at 1:50, 000 has contours at 40m intervals, enhanced by relief shading & graphic relief, with additional colouring and/or graphics for different types of vegetation. The overprint highlighting hiking trails distinguishes between cart tracks, footpaths, & steep narrow paths. Named trails such as Mare è Monti or Mare a Mare are indicated, with special more prominent overprint for the GR20. Also marked are bicycle routes, plus a selection of mountain bike trails & horse riding paths. A very wide range of symbols indicate various accommodation options including campsites & youth hostels, recreational facilities & places of interest. The map has a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend

Includes:: English. The set also contains a 62-page bilingual French/ German guide (no English edition is available) with general notes & hiking recommendations. Kompass Verlag are Europe’s largest publishers of walking maps, with wide coverage of central Europe, Italy, etc, all listed on our website.A similar set covers the southern half of Corsica.

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Northern Corsica at 1:60, 000 on a contoured & GPS compatible map from Didier Richard with a base derived from IGN’s topographic survey, highlighting both local walking / hiking routes & the GR network of long-distance paths, gîtes & mountain refuges, interesting natural & cultural sites, etc. The map covers the northern section of the GR20 from Calenzana to just past Monte d’ Oro, with a tiny overlap with the southern sheet in this series. Relief is portrayed by contours at 50m intervals with additional hill shading & colouring for different types of vegetation. An overprint highlights local hiking trails, indicating difficult sections & routes which are part of the GR network. Bold symbols show gîtes accessible by car, mountain refuges accessible only on foot, via ferrata sites, mountain bike centres, interesting cultural or natural sites, etc. The map has a UTM grid. Map legend

Includes:: English. To see the list of all the titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Corsica in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

The southern half of Corsica at 1:50, 000 on a set of three double-sided, contoured & GPS compatible maps from Kompass with highlighting for hiking trails including the GR20, cycle routes, campsites & mountain shelters, recreational facilities, etc, plus a road map of the whole island & town centre street plans of several locations. Coverage extends southwards from Sagone on the west coast & Al ...

The southern half of Corsica at 1:50, 000 on a set of three double-sided, contoured & GPS compatible maps from Kompass with highlighting for walking / hiking trails including the GR20, cycle routes, campsites & mountain shelters, recreational facilities, etc, plus a road map of the whole island & town centre street plans of several locations. Coverage extends southwards from Sagone on the west coast & Aléria in the east, presenting the southern half of Corsica in five 1:50, 000 sections. The remaining sixth side has a very clear road map of the whole island at 1:300, 000, highlighting scenic routes plus interesting towns or villages & natural locations. Panels with street plans show Ajaccio, Bastia, Bonifacio, Calvi, Corte, & Porto-Vecchio. Mapping at 1:50, 000 has contours at 40m intervals, enhanced by relief shading & graphic relief, with additional colouring and/or graphics for different types of vegetation. The overprint highlighting hiking trails distinguishes between cart tracks, footpaths, & steep narrow paths. Named trails such as Mare è Monti or Mare a Mare are indicated, with special more prominent overprint for the GR20. Also marked are bicycle routes, plus a selection of mountain bike trails & horse riding paths. A very wide range of symbols indicate various accommodation options including campsites & youth hostels, recreational facilities & places of interest. The map has a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend

Includes:: English. The set also contains a 62-page bilingual French/ German guide (no English edition is available) with general notes & hiking recommendations. Kompass Verlag are Europe’s largest publishers of walking maps, with wide coverage of central Europe, Italy, etc, all listed on our website.A similar set covers the northern half of Corsica.

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Southern Corsica at 1:60, 000 on a contoured & GPS compatible map from Didier Richard with a base derived from IGN’s topographic survey, highlighting both local walking / hiking routes & the GR network of long-distance paths, gîtes & mountain refuges, interesting natural & cultural sites, etc. The map covers the southern section of the GR20 from just past Monte d’ Oro to Conca, with a tiny overlap with the northern sheet in this series. Relief is portrayed by contours at 50m intervals with additional hill shading & colouring for different types of vegetation. An overprint highlights local hiking trails, indicating difficult sections & routes which are part of the GR network. Bold symbols show gîtes accessible by car, mountain refuges accessible only on foot, via ferrata sites, mountain bike centres, interesting cultural or natural sites, etc. The map has a UTM grid. Map legend

Includes:: English. To see the list of all the titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Fully updated, this map combines clear design & an easy-to-read scale with more road detail to ensure that you never lose your way. It

Includes:: information on toll points, service areas, road numbers, motorways, dual carriageways & local roads. National Parks, ski resorts, visitor attractions & towns & places of interest are also highlighted. The map is presented in a practical slimline format, with a durable weatherproof cover for protection from the elements.

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Corsica Trekking in Trailblazer’s Trekking Guide series; highly practical, informative & portable guides designed with the adventurous hiker & trekker in mind, & produced by one of the leading outdoor guide-book publishers. Each title in the series explores a range of popular trekking routes in some of the world’s most challenging terrain, encompassing areas such as the Alps, Atlas Mountains, Himalaya & New Zeal&. Designed with practicality in mind, each guide describes the entire trekking route in clearly defined stages, allowing trekkers to plan their route accordingly. Strong on both practical content & cultural & historical background, Trailblazer Guides include extensive commentary on sites along the way, including town guides & maps where relevant, in addition to cultural & social background, as trekkers hike through the landscape. in addition, there are detailed descriptions of camping & accommodation facilities & places to eat & drink en route, as well as boxed insets exploring a local tradition or custom. Detailed, large-scale trekking maps are included in each title – a unique feature of Trailblazer guides – which include important information on walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay & eat & general points of interest. The guides are arranged in 4 main sections – Planning Your Trip, a country or region fact-file, Minimum Impact Trekking & Route Guides & Maps, & there are also mini village, town & city guides where appropriate. There is detailed advice & guidance on the route itself, practical information for the walker, budgeting, when to go, itineraries, what to take & getting to & from the route. in addition, informative sections on the environment, flora & fauna & walking safety seek to improve walkers’ experiences of the routes & get the most from their trip. A Minimum Impact Trekking section also informs readers of the economic, environmental & cultural impact of walking. Appendices give information on local language, health issues & a brief glossary of trekking terminology. ...