Topographic survey of France at 1:25, 000 in IGN`s excellent TOP25 / Série Bleue series. All the maps are GPS compatible, with a 1km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude lines at 5’ intervals. Contours are at 5m intervals except for mountainous areas where the maps have contours at 10m intervals, vividly enhanced by hill shading & graphics for rocky terrain. Colouring with graphics indicates different types of vegetation or land use (deciduous or coniferous forests, moors, orchards, vineyards, etc). PLEASE NOTE: coverage of France at this scale is currently being revised – the format & the presentation of each title are indicated by the letters at the end of its Sheet Reference number (e.g. 0416ET, 3531ETR, 1923SB, etc.)MAPS WITH FULL TOURIST OVERPRINT & AN ENGLISH MAP LEGEND: all TOP25 maps & the SB editions of Série Bleue have an overprint highlighting waymarked walking trails including long-distance GR routes &, where appropriate, ski routes. Symbols indicate campsites, gîtes d’etape, refuges, equestrian centres & other recreational facilities or sites, tourist information centres, cultural heritage, etc. Towns & locations of particular interest are highlighted.- ET or OT = single-sided TOP25 map covering approx. 29x 21 km / 18x 13 miles.- ETR or OTR = waterproof & tear resistant TOP25 map covering the same area as the corresponding ET or OT number, but double-sided, printed on a smaller size sheet with a good overlap between the sides.- SB = Série Bleue map with full tourist overprint; these maps, first introduced in summer 2014, each cover approx. 29x 24km / 18x 15 miles.SÉRIE BLEUE maps with numbers ending in E (Est) or O (Ouest): most editions now indicate the GR routes, but do not show any other tourist information. Map legend is in French only. Each map covers approx. 14x 20km / 9x 12 miles. ...

Obtain your radio license & operate a VHF radio set on your yacht or motorboat. This book explains how to use a VHF radio on your boat. It covers licensing the boat & the operator, then takes you through each type of call, & its `standard procedure`. You can also call using Digital Selective Calling (DSC) & the book has photo sequences of how to do this. Each procedure is illustrated using the story of the yacht Sierra making various passages & communicating with other vessels, the Coastguard & other VHF operators such as yacht clubs. Probably the most important section is sending a Mayday
- the nautical call for help. This 3rd edition contains all relevant updates including the latest technology developments, & VHF protocols.* Recommended for the Short Range Certificate* Helps you pass the exam* Excellent reference book to keep on board* Fully illustrated step-by-step guides to every VHF procedure* Fun animations to describe new topics & concepts* Covers DSC, SARTS, EPIRBs, NAVTEX & CG66
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VHF Companion 2nd Edition features 24 splash proof cards covering every type of radio call
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Via Alpina across Slovenia at 1:50, 000 from Kartografija in Ljubljana, covering the route northwards from the Slovenian Istria to the Julian Alps & then eastwards from Triglav to Jezerski Peak. Accommodation for hikers is included. The route from Krvavi Potok to the Austrian border just north of Kranjska Gora in the Julian Alps is 220km long (estimated time 7 days), & the trail from Triglav to Jezerski Vrh covers 120km (estimated time 7 days). This title is a set of two separate maps, one for each route, presenting it on panels with detailed, countoured (20m intervals) mapping at 1:50, 000 overprinted with the route & the accommodation facilities along it. Nearby towns & villages also show accommodation, restaurants, places of interest, recreational facilities, petrol stations, etc. Each panel has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 2’30’. Each map

Includes:: a list of hotels along its route specializing in accommodation for hikers, giving contact details & GPS coordinates. Map legend & all relevant text include English.

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Via Bavarica Tyrolensis Cycle Route, a 280km trail from Munich southwards, either via Bad Tölz or via Tegernsee, to the German Alps & the Austrian border & then onto Jenbachon the Inn, presented by the Verlag Esterbauer in guide with maps at 1:50, 000 showing the route & its variants. Extensive information is conveyed by symbols, indicating road surface, campsites & other accommodation, repair workshops, recreational facilities, places of interest, etc. A list of various types of accommodation facilities is included.IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE BEFORE ORDERING
- ALL THE TEXT IN THIS TITLE IS GERMAN ONLY. MAP LEGEND

Includes:: ENGLISH (please see our sample image) & the information provided on the maps is sufficient to use this title without any knowledge of German.ABOUT THE BIKELINE SERIES: all the titles have been meticulously researched & are highly regarded in their native Germany. Most titles, as indicated in their individual descriptions, also include a separate section listing selected accommodation, from hotels to campsites, youth hostels & rooms in private houses, all with addresses, telephone numbers & price range. Information on towns along each route

Includes:: a list of places of interest, with opening hours, etc. Several of the guides also have street plans. To see the list of other titles in the Bikeline series please click on the series link.





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This is the first detailed guide to the Bosnian part of the new Via Dinarica hiking trail that carves its way through the Dinaric Alps, one of Europe`s least explored mountain ranges & last true wilderness frontiers, connecting the seven nations of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo, & Albania. In total, this trail system will span over 1, 350km, 350km of which is in Bosnia Herzegovina. The Via Dinarica consists of three routes
- White, Green & Blue
- & this guide focuses primarily on the White Trail through Bosnia & Herzegovina, following the natural flow of the highest peaks of the Dinaric Alps. Detailed descriptions of each of the 13 stages of the White Trail through Bosnia & Herzegovina are included, along with maps, altitude charts & helpful tips, as well as recommendations for waypoint visits & nearby highlights. Also included are an overview of the flora & fauna of the region, details of accommodation for each step of the way, & information on local public transport, culture, food & language. The natural & cultural wonders of the Dinaric Alps are the best-kept secret of the Balkans, a region with some of the wildest, most impressive natural beauty in the world. All of the countries along the Via Dinarica boast beautiful mountains, alpine lakes, karst caves, forest preserves & pristine rivers that have forged extraordinary canyons & gorges. Here, there is also an abundance of enduring mountain communities that maintain their traditional ways of life & sustainable reliance on the l&. Although the Via Dinarica is primarily a hiking trail, there are opportunities for many different outdoor adventure sports along the way, such as rafting, skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, canyoning, caving, etc. The Via Dinarica White Trail in Bosnia & Herzegovina is 350km long, takes an estimated 125 hours to complete, climbs the highest, often snow-capped mountains of the Dinaric Alps, & passes through or near over 5 national parks & many nature preserves, as well as one of the two remaining European rainforests, the Perucica primeval forest. With this handy, portably guide, you can discover it all.

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One of the great pilgrimage routes of Europe, the Via Francigena covers 1900km of contrasting terrain on its way from Canterbury to Rome. Relatively flat sections in northern France give way to the mountainous Jura & a strenuous passage over the Alps, via the Great St Bernard pass, all passing through historic villages & towns with interesting churches, cathedrals & religious monuments. The route was first recorded (in Latin) by Sigeric, a 10th-century Archbishop of Canterbury, but this is the first full guide (in any language) to a route destined to become as popular as the Way of St James & the Via de la Plata. Since becoming a European Cultural Itinerary in 2000, it is now increasingly waymarked & plentiful accommodation has sprung up along the way. In this book, route is described continuously, for walkers to plan their itinerary as they wish. It provides full information on facilities & historical sites along the way. It features colour sketch maps & photographs throughout. ...

This is the first published guide to part 2 of the Via Francigena Pilgrim route from Canterbury to Rome, covering the 940km from the Great St. Bernard Pass on the Swiss-Italian border, to Rome. The Cicerone guide to the Via Francigena is an essential guidebook for anyone planning the walk, containing all the planning information needed for the journey, including details of facilities & accommodation along the route. From the halfway point at the Great St. Bernard Pass in the Alps, this book splits the second half of the pilgrimage into five sections (with further start points in Vercelli, Passo della Cisa, Lucca & Siena) & concludes by arriving at St Peter`s Square in Rome. All five start points are places where pilgrims can easily reach or leave the route by means of public transport, should they wish to tackle the journey in shorter stages. The 940km of the route are described in detail, with colour sketch maps & details of facilities along the route as well as information about all the key sights. Aosta, Pavia, Piacenza, Fidenza, over the Cisa Pass, Sarzana, Lucca, San Gimignano, Siena, are just some of the places the route touches. Apart from the steep descent from the Great Saint-Bernard pass (2473m), the section over the Cisa Pass (1041m) & the constant ups & downs in Tuscany, this route presents no difficulties for anyone in normal health who is reasonably fit. Most people who walk the Via Francigena are not experienced walkers. The guide also offer a comprehensive introduction on the history & pilgrims through the centuries, the geography & terrain of the route, as well as advice on preparing for the journey including equipments, getting there, accommodations & suggested reading. More information: One of the great pilgrimage routes of Europe, the Via Francigena covers 1900km from Canterbury to Rome. In this second volume the route descends from the Great St. Bernard Pass & continues through the historic villages & towns of north Italy to reach the Eternal City. This is the first published guide to the second part of the route destined to become as popular as the Way of St. James & Via de al Plata. Since becoming a European Cultural Itinerary in 1994, it is now partly waymarked with plentiful accommodation along the route. ...

Via Francigena pilgrim route, from Collechio just south of Parma to Passo della Cisa on the border between Emilia-Romagna & Tuscany, presented at 1:25, 000 on a map from Selca published in cooperation with Club Alpino Italiano. The map presents the route on two separate panels, prominently showing the course of the Via Francigena & indicating adjoining waymarked hiking paths. Locations along the route are annotated to show what facilities can be found there. Picturesque ltowns & villages on the route or nearby are highlighted. The mapping has contours at 25m intervals & a 1-km UTM grid for GPS. The map also provides description of the five stages into which this section of Via Francigena is divided, with recommendations & contact details for accommodation. Map legend & all the text are in Italian only. Current edition of this map was published in 1999. ...

Via Francigena in Tuscany on detailed, contoured GPS compatible map at 1:50, 000 from Litografia Artistica Cartografica in their Global Map imprint. The map

Includes:: recommendations for accommodation facilities along the route. The map is double-sided & presents the course of Via Francigena, the medieval road from Canterbury to Rome, on eight 23 x 71cm panels with mapping showing the topography by contours at 20m intervals enhanced by relief shading & numerous spot heights. Local protected areas are prominently marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest both directly along the route & in the neighbouring towns & villages. Each panel has margin ticks giving both latitude/longitude & UTM coordinates. Map legend

Includes:: English. The map also gives advice on how to divide the whole route into 15 stages with approximate timings, elevation, etc. & provides details of accommodation for pilgrims in local religious establishments.



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