Ecrins National Park is accomplished walker Kev Reynolds’ Cicerone guide to the walking opportunities in this dramatic region of the French Alps. The guide covers the entirety of the National Park, the Massif des Ecrins containing mountains hung with glaciers & more than 100 summits over 3000m high. Many of the walks also journey through landscapes of alpine flowers & old villages & hamlets strewn through valleys. While some of the walks Reynolds

Includes:: are challenging, the hundreds of kilometres of well-marked trails & a network of Alpine huts makes it accessible to walkers of many standards. The guide is organised into 5 main sections
- the Vallee de la Romanche, Vallee de la Guisane, Valleede la Vallouise, Valgaudemar & the Vallee du Veneon
- detailing a total of 70 walking routes using valley base-camps as the starting point. Each route has an Information Box with details of difficulty grading, total distance, height gain, time & general location. In the course of the route descriptions there are also suggestions for tracks leading off from the main walk. A detailed introduction gives practical guidance on accommodation, getting there, weather, a suggested equipment list & recommended maps in addition to information on the Valleys of the Ecrins & the Parc national des Ecrins. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by colour sketch diagrams mapping the route as well as colour photographs illustrating dome of the picturesque highlights of the region.



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Massif des Ecrins at 1:50, 000 in a series of hiking maps from Rando Editions, with tourist information on a topographic base from the Institut Géographique National. Finely detailed cartography has contours at 20m intervals with relief-shading. Glaciers, cliffs, scree & wooded areas are shown, as well as springs, intermittent streams, etc. Local footpaths & the long-distance GR routes are highlighted & indicate whether signposted, difficult passages, ice hiking trails, & high mountain routes. Symbols highlight mountain huts, refuges & shelters, gîtes d’etape, campsites, numerous leisure & sport centres, places of interest, etc. Ski lifts indicate those open in summer. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are marked. The maps have a 2km UTM grid. Map legend

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Indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map of Ecuador with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The country ...

Ecuador is compact by South American standards, yet it boasts extraordinary diversity. Footprint`s 8th edition Ecuador & Galapagos Handbook will guide you from the lush Amazon jungle canopy to the beautiful Pacific beaches, with smoking snow-capped volcanoes in between.
- Loaded with information & suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from remote towns with traditional fiestas to mountaineering & paragliding
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Includes:: comprehensive information on everything from transport & practicalities to history, culture & landscape, as well as a
- full-colour Galapagos wildlife feature
- Plus all the usual accommodation, eating & drinking listings for every budget
- Full-colour planning section to inspire & help you find the best experiences
- Personal recommendations from the authors on everything from hiking & birdwatching, to the best colonial sights & local crafts From exploring the colonial districts of Quito to indulging your senses at a authentic market, Footprint`s fully updated 8th edition will help you navigate this inspirational destination.







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Ecuador is compact by South American standards, yet it boasts extraordinary diversity. Footprint`s Ecuador & Galapagos Handbook will guide you from the lush Amazon jungle canopy to the beautiful Pacific beaches, with smoking snow-capped volcanoes in between.
- Loaded with information & suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from remote towns with traditional fiestas to mountaineering & paragliding-

Includes:: comprehensive information on everything from transport & practicalities to history, culture & landscape, as well as a full-colour Galapagos wildlife feature- Plus all the usual accommodation, eating & drinking listings for every budget- Full-color planning section to inspire & help you find the best experiences- Personal recommendations from the authors on everything from hiking & birdwatching, to the best colonial sights & local crafts From exploring the colonial districts of Quito to indulging your senses at an authentic market, Footprint`s fully updated 9th edition will help you navigate this inspirational destination.


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Ecuador & Galapagos Handbook in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

Travellers to Ecuador want to experience tropical forests & other stunning habitats & catch glimpses of exotic wildlife: toucans ...

This full-colour guide to Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands

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New for 2008, Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands is the perfect introduction to this exceptionally diverse destination, with its mixture of stunning mountain landscapes, volcanoes, coastal scenery, rainforests & hot springs, not to mention colourful markets, haciendas & incredible wildlife. It provides expert advice, tracking down the best sights & experiences. It

Includes:: Suggested Itineraries & Highlights sections to help you make the most out of your trip. It offers a detailed background on people, geography, culture & history, including features on indigenous peoples, ecotourism & wildlife on the Galapagos Islands. It provides clear & accurate mapping for orientation at country, regional & city levels. It describes suggested walks & tours to somewhere a little different, including a walk through Quito's old town, a hike around Cuicocha Lake & a train ride around the Ring of Fire on the Chiva Express. It offers impartial & dependable sleeping, eating & entertainment listings. It is in full colour throughout, with over 140 photographs. It provides comprehensive coverage of the best of the destination, including: Quito, the Andes, Otavalo, Cotopaxi, the Amazon Jungle, the Pacific Coast, the Galapagos Islands.

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Ecuador (including the Galapagos Islands) in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...