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Pyrenees, Alps & Massif Central

The Alps to the Mediterranean

Grade 2 • 6 nights • warm, sunny climate • fine walking in unspoiled mountains

This classic walk leads you from the rugged mountains of the Alpes Maritimes through gorges and deserted valleys to the famous azure ocean at Menton near the Italian border. Arrival at the Mediterranean brings a true sense of completion to this dramatic walking journey. Discover, too, fascinating, Italianate villages, including ancient La Brigue, staying in comfortable hotels.
Available 1 April-31 July & 1 September-31 October 2008.
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The Chablais Alps

Grade 2-3 • majestic scenery • rewarding walking • w alk into Switzerland

Not far from the sparkling waters of Lake Geneva are the spectacular heights of the Chablais massif that extend south to the Giffre Valley. Nestling in the heart of the Haut Chablais, you will find the pretty alpine town of Morzine, where our walk begins. From here, you will enjoy the splendid scenery of the Northern Alps, stay in welcoming traditional hotels and sample the best in local cuisine.
Available 28 June-10 September 2008.
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Aravis Alps to Lake Annecy

Grade 2-3 • exhilarating walks • friendly hotels • delightful local cuisine

From pretty flower-strewn meadows and pine-clad slopes to rugged ridges below snowcapped peaks, each day brings a new walk and ever more spectacular views. Comfortable hotels and traditional restaurants lead you on towards the glistening lake and the bustling town of Annecy.
Available 28 June-9 September 2008.
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Pyrenees to Atlantic

Grade 2-3 • 7 nights • delicious regional cuisine • beautiful villages, Basque culture

This is a wonderful walk from the heart of the Basque Pyrenees to the coastal village of Hondarribia just across the border in Spain. Discover quiet footpaths with plenty of ascents and descents, pretty, traditional villages, the fascinating Basque culture, and sweeping views of both the High Pyrenees and the coastal plain with the Atlantic beyond. Available 3 May-31 July & 1 September-19 October 2008.
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The Grand Cerdagne

Grade 2-3 • 10 nights • good-quality hotels in France & Spain • sunny mountains

Discover the Cerdagne region of the Mediterranean Pyrenees, where a broad, rolling plateau is ringed by great mountains. This popular walk leads you through Catalan villages, in France and Spain, with dramatic sections over the high passes to and from the holy site of Nuria. Friendly 2- and 3-star hotels offer authentic Catalan cuisine. Also available is a 7-night version of the walk.
Available 14 June-21 September 2008.
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Mountains of the Auvergne

Grade 3 • 7 nights • wild, rugged landscapes, challenging walks • panoramic broad ridges

There is a real enchantment to the remote and wild Cantal Mountains in the ancient province of the Auvergne, with their unique volcanic-formed round peaks. The walk is one of our most challenging, with long days and plenty of good ascents which are rewarded with sweeping views from the summits and broad ridges. Stay in authentic mountain inns offering tasty regional cuisine and a warm welcome.
Available 17 May-30 September 2008.
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