Walking in the Briançonnais [Paperback]

The 40 walks in this guidebook explore the stunning landscapes around Brian?on. Walks range from 4 to 21km, and cover the valleys of Clar?e, Cerveyrette, Ayes, Durance and Guisane, as well as the area around Vallouise and Montgen?vre. All the routes are circular and graded from easy to very hard, so there is a walk to suit all abilities.

Alongside detailed route descriptions and maps, the guidebook provides practical advice on when to visit and the best bases for exploring the region. There are notes on plants and wildlife, and information on the many hill forts in the area. Stunning photographs add to the appeal of this informative guide.

The Brian?onnais is a stunning mountain wilderness packed with snow-capped peaks, idyllic Alpine valleys, pastures full of wildflowers, sparkling alpine lakes, historic hill forts and a labyrinth of quiet paths. With a rural charm and a milder climate than the northern Alps, it is a region ripe for discovery, and this guide is the perfect place to start.

Guidebook of 40 walks around Brian?on in France. Walks for all abilities ranging from 1? to 7hrs. The book focuses on the stunning valleys of Clar?e, Cerveyrette, Ayes, Durance and Guisane, and includes the magnificent Alpine landscapes around Vallouise and Montgen?vre.

Andrew McCluggage was born in Northern Ireland where he still lives with his wife and two children. A hill-walking and mountain biking fanatic, he spends a large part of his time in the Briançonnais. After two decades as a corporate lawyer, he decided to do something more interesting and started writing walking guides.