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Northern Spain on an overview map at 1:500, 000 highlighting the course of the Camino Francés route of the Way of St James from the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela via Burgos & León. Published by Spain’s civilian survey organization as part of their set providing topographic coverage of the route at 1:50, 000, the map is also available separately but it is primarily designed to accompany the more detailed maps rather than to be used on its own as a road map of the region. The map is double-sided & provides a somewhat basic overview of northern Spain’s network of main roads plus railways. Map legend

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The Way of St Francis is a month-long trail through the green heart of Italy from Florence to Assisi & then to Rome. At 550km, this is a long trek by any standards & explores the spine of mountains running through central Italy, the Apennines. Winding through Tuscany & Umbria before entering Vatican City, the pilgrimage visits major sites, villages, churches & towns famous for their connection to Italy`s patron saint. Through olive groves & vineyards, ancient ruins & hilltop towns, the Way of St Francis visits areas of Italy from the quietly beautiful to the gr&. The guidebook

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28 stages, as well as a walking tour of Rome. Each stage

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Way Of St. James: Le Puy To The Pyrenees

Alsion Raju’s Cicerone guide to The Way of St James - Le Puy to the Pyrennes explores the 730km of one of the oldest walking trails in Europe. People have been walking the Way of St James as a pilgrim route for over a thousand years. Today, the walk attracts diverse adventurers - some to enjoy a beautiful long distance footpath, others who may have a religious motive or a personal, historical or cultural interest in the route. The guide covers the 730km French section of the route from Le Puy-en-Velay in central France to the Pyrenees on the Spanish border. The route follows the GR65 long distance path from Le Puy and continues through southern and south western France to Saint Jean Pied-de-Port and on to Roncesvalles in Spain. The walking part of the guide is organized into three
sections - Le Puy-en-Velay to Figeac, Figeac to Moissac and Moissac to the Pyrenees - which give extensive background information on St James and various pilgrim references en route. A detailed introduction provides a history of the areas and also notes on topography, economy and landscape. Each of the detailed router descriptions are accompanied by colour diagrams mapping the route as well as colour photographs illustrating the highlights of the journey.*This is the first in a 2 volume set of guides covering the whole of the route to Santiago.
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Alsion Raju’s Cicerone guide to The Way of St James
- Le Puy to the Pyrennes explores the 730km of one of the oldest walking trails in Europe. People have been walking the Way of St James as a pilgrim route for over a thousand years. Today, the walk attracts diverse adventurers
- some to enjoy a beautiful long distance footpath, others who may have a religious motive or a personal, historical or cultural interest in the route. The guide covers the 730km French section of the route from Le Puy-en-Velay in central France to the Pyrenees on the Spanish border. The route follows the GR65 long distance path from Le Puy & continues through southern & south western France to Saint Jean Pied-de-Port & on to Roncesvalles in Spain. The walking part of the guide is organized into three sections
- Le Puy-en-Velay to Figeac, Figeac to Moissac & Moissac to the Pyrenees
- which give extensive background information on St James & various pilgrim references en route. A detailed introduction provides a history of the areas & also notes on topography, economy & landscape. Each of the detailed router descriptions are accompanied by colour diagrams mapping the route as well as colour photographs illustrating the highlights of the journey.* This is the first in a 2 volume set of guides covering the whole of the route to Santiago.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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