Gillian Price: Travel Writer & Photographer
BOOKS PUBLISHED
Walking on the Amalfi Coast (Cicerone, 2010)
World famous breathtaking scenery accompanies walkers on 30 routes along this divine coastal region taking in Positano, Amalfi and Sorrento, and of course the gorgeous islands of Capri and Ischia. Something for everyone!
World famous breathtaking scenery accompanies walkers on 30 routes along this divine coastal region taking in Positano, Amalfi and Sorrento, and of course the gorgeous islands of Capri and Ischia. Something for everyone!
Walks and Treks in the Maritime Alps (Cicerone, 2010).
First English-language guide to the remarkable easy walks and multi-day treks in the beautiful Maritime Alps. Paths crisscross the Italian-French border in the footsteps of pilgrims and traders, touching on an excellent network of mountain huts and charming villages.
First English-language guide to the remarkable easy walks and multi-day treks in the beautiful Maritime Alps. Paths crisscross the Italian-French border in the footsteps of pilgrims and traders, touching on an excellent network of mountain huts and charming villages.
Top 10 Venice (DK Eyewitness, 5th ed 2009)
The best of everything in this divine city.
The best of everything in this divine city.
Italy's Sibillini National Park. Walking and Trekking Guide. (Cicerone 2009).
An inspirational guidebook to walking and trekking in Italy's Sibillini National Park includes the GAS, Grande Anello dei Sibillini, 8-day trek. Easily reached from the airports on the Adriatic coast and from Rome, the Monti Sibillini belong to the Appenine chain that straddles the Marche and Umbria, and will become a popular walking destination.
An inspirational guidebook to walking and trekking in Italy's Sibillini National Park includes the GAS, Grande Anello dei Sibillini, 8-day trek. Easily reached from the airports on the Adriatic coast and from Rome, the Monti Sibillini belong to the Appenine chain that straddles the Marche and Umbria, and will become a popular walking destination.
Gran Paradiso. Alta Via 2 Trek and Day Walks (Cicerone Press 2nd ed 2008).
Guidebook to walking in Italy's Gran Paradiso national park, includes the Alta Via 2 Trek and a range of 28 walks from gentle strolls to full scale traverses of the region. The Gran Paradiso is a protected national park, just to the south of the Mont Blanc massif accessible from France and northern Italy. A range of deep valleys and passes give excellent walking. Refuge and valley accommodation is plentiful.
Guidebook to walking in Italy's Gran Paradiso national park, includes the Alta Via 2 Trek and a range of 28 walks from gentle strolls to full scale traverses of the region. The Gran Paradiso is a protected national park, just to the south of the Mont Blanc massif accessible from France and northern Italy. A range of deep valleys and passes give excellent walking. Refuge and valley accommodation is plentiful.
Walking in the Dolomites (Cicerone Press 2003, reprint 2008)
Guide to 28 fabulous multi-day walks in Italy's breathtaking Dolomite mountains. Everything from a stroll through woods and meadows to family routes, steep rocky zigzag passages and hands-on clambers is covered. Breathtaking alpine scenery, well-graded paths, excellent mountain refuges, good access from centres.
Guide to 28 fabulous multi-day walks in Italy's breathtaking Dolomite mountains. Everything from a stroll through woods and meadows to family routes, steep rocky zigzag passages and hands-on clambers is covered. Breathtaking alpine scenery, well-graded paths, excellent mountain refuges, good access from centres.
Shorter Walks in the Dolomites (Cicerone Press 2002, revised 2009).
A guidebook to 40 walks in Italy's beautiful Dolomites – from around 3 miles to full-day excursions – in both the high mountains and valleys. The region boasts vast expanses of forest, high-altitude rockscapes and seas of wild flowers. Its extensive network of paths links the numerous mountain huts of the region.
A guidebook to 40 walks in Italy's beautiful Dolomites – from around 3 miles to full-day excursions – in both the high mountains and valleys. The region boasts vast expanses of forest, high-altitude rockscapes and seas of wild flowers. Its extensive network of paths links the numerous mountain huts of the region.
Across the Eastern Alps: E5. From Lake Constance to Verona. (Cicerone 2007).
From Lake Constance in Germany, this guidebook describes walking the E5 trek that runs 600km through a remarkable kaleidoscope of landscapes and culture in Switzerland, Austria and Italy, to its destination at Verona. It traverses the Allgauer, Lechtaler and Ötztaler Alps. There is a good network of alpine refuges and guesthouses along the route.
From Lake Constance in Germany, this guidebook describes walking the E5 trek that runs 600km through a remarkable kaleidoscope of landscapes and culture in Switzerland, Austria and Italy, to its destination at Verona. It traverses the Allgauer, Lechtaler and Ötztaler Alps. There is a good network of alpine refuges and guesthouses along the route.
Walking in Tuscany (Cicerone Press, 1998, 3rd ed 2006).
A guidebook to 50 walks through Italy's fascinating Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio regions. Includes the wild Chianti ridge with a 5-day trail, city walks through Perugia, Orvieto and Volterra, and day walks on the beautiful island of Elba and along the unspoilt coast around Orbetello.
A guidebook to 50 walks through Italy's fascinating Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio regions. Includes the wild Chianti ridge with a 5-day trail, city walks through Perugia, Orvieto and Volterra, and day walks on the beautiful island of Elba and along the unspoilt coast around Orbetello.
Walking in Sicily (Cicerone Press, 2nd ed 2006).
The 42 spectacular walks in this guidebook to Sicily include routes on Mount Etna, the Egadi and Aeolian Islands, Madonie and Nebrodi Mountains. Coastal walks, explorations of ancient towns, spectacular volcanoes, ruins, sunshine, olive groves. Sicily has good accommodation and transport, and excellent food and wine.
The 42 spectacular walks in this guidebook to Sicily include routes on Mount Etna, the Egadi and Aeolian Islands, Madonie and Nebrodi Mountains. Coastal walks, explorations of ancient towns, spectacular volcanoes, ruins, sunshine, olive groves. Sicily has good accommodation and transport, and excellent food and wine.
Walking in Corsica (Cicerone Press 2006).
This guidebook gives details of three beautiful long-distance walking routes in Corsica - Mare e Monti, Mare-Mare Nord and Mare-Mare Sud - which cross the island, and also describes 18 day-walks in prime spots both in the rugged mountains of the interior and the softer southern coastal fringe. Good local information.
This guidebook gives details of three beautiful long-distance walking routes in Corsica - Mare e Monti, Mare-Mare Nord and Mare-Mare Sud - which cross the island, and also describes 18 day-walks in prime spots both in the rugged mountains of the interior and the softer southern coastal fringe. Good local information.
Trekking in the Apennines (Cicerone 2005).
The Grande Escursione Appenninica – the Great Appenines Trek or GEA – described in this guidebook is a 400km trek through the central-north section of Italy’s Apennine chain. Stunning scenery and picturesque villages enhance this beautiful, but little-known walking route along Italy’s 'spine'.
The Grande Escursione Appenninica – the Great Appenines Trek or GEA – described in this guidebook is a 400km trek through the central-north section of Italy’s Apennine chain. Stunning scenery and picturesque villages enhance this beautiful, but little-known walking route along Italy’s 'spine'.
Through the Italian Alps. GTA: the Grande Traversata delle Alpi. (Cicerone Press 2005).
Guidebook to the Grande Traversata delle Alpi (the GTA) taking walkers across the western Italian Alps in a spectacular and immensely rewarding 47-day long-distance trek. The GTA traverses the Ligurian, Maritime, Cottian, Graian and Pennine Alps, heading northwards to a brilliant conclusion near the base of Monte Rosa.
Guidebook to the Grande Traversata delle Alpi (the GTA) taking walkers across the western Italian Alps in a spectacular and immensely rewarding 47-day long-distance trek. The GTA traverses the Ligurian, Maritime, Cottian, Graian and Pennine Alps, heading northwards to a brilliant conclusion near the base of Monte Rosa.
Treks in the Dolomites (Cicerone Press 2nd ed 2002, co-authored with Martin Collins).
Guidebook to walking the Alta Via 1 and Alta Via 2, the finest long-distance treks through the Italian Dolomites, in southern Europe. Alta Via 1 is 120km, taking about 10 days from Lago di Braies near Monguelfo to Belluno. Alta Via 2 is generally higher - the 150km route begins at Bressanone and ends at Feltre, taking over 2 weeks.
Guidebook to walking the Alta Via 1 and Alta Via 2, the finest long-distance treks through the Italian Dolomites, in southern Europe. Alta Via 1 is 120km, taking about 10 days from Lago di Braies near Monguelfo to Belluno. Alta Via 2 is generally higher - the 150km route begins at Bressanone and ends at Feltre, taking over 2 weeks.
Walking in the Central Italian Alps (Cicerone Press 1995).
First English-language guidebook by a local expert to walking and trekking in the Central Italian Alps. 33 memorable walking and trekking routes ranging from half-day to full day and multi-day treks. They cover the Vinschgau, Stelvio National Park, the glaciated Ortler group and Adamello Nature Park regions between Lake Garda and the Swiss and Austrian borders.
First English-language guidebook by a local expert to walking and trekking in the Central Italian Alps. 33 memorable walking and trekking routes ranging from half-day to full day and multi-day treks. They cover the Vinschgau, Stelvio National Park, the glaciated Ortler group and Adamello Nature Park regions between Lake Garda and the Swiss and Austrian borders.