GUIDEBOOKS

Alta Via 1 - Trekking in the Dolomites (2022, Cicerone) is the classic guide to this popular long-distance trek through the spectacular Italian Dolomites. Along with a 1:25,000 map booklet, it is crammed with all the information walkers need to enjoy the route.

Walking on Corsica (2021, Cicerone) describes 25 glorious day walks along the coast and through the mountains to help you discover this magical Mediterranean island.

Short Treks on Corsica (2021, Cicerone) describes five superb multi-day treks over this beautiful Mediterranean island. Routes from 2 to 11 days are described and flanked with masses of info for transport, traditions, accommodation, what to eat and drink and what flowers and animals to look out for. Everything you could possibly need for a perfect walking holiday.

Trekking Portugal's Rota Vicentina
Trekking down the glorious southwest coast of Portugal to Capo Vicente, this memorable route means you stay in fishing villages and seaside towns, feasting on sparkling fresh fish. On the way to becoming one of Europe's favourite treks, this straightforward route is accessible to all.

Walking in Italy's Cinque Terre
The essential walking guide lays bare this magical part of the Ligurian coast of Italy, recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage importance. Breathtaking coastal scenery and rugged mountain ridges are appreciated on knee-challenging paths with never-ending steps. A simply beautiful area that is justifiably well trodden. It's inspiring to see so many people out there walking.

Walking Lake Como and Maggiore (Cicerone, 2019).
A superb selection of 30 walks that fit into a single day exploring the glorious lakes of Como and Maggiore in northern Italy. Flowered lakeside promenades, ancient villages, panoramic peaks reached on paved mule tracks and leisurely ferry trips as well as exciting cable cars.

Walking and Trekking on Corfu (Cicerone 2018 edition)
An enthusiastic guide to the 10-stage Corfu Trail along with 22 walks suitable for a day out in the beautiful countryside, mountains and amazing coastline of this delightful island.

Alpine Flowers
A unique pocket field guidebook for identifying 230 of the most commonly found alpine flowers of the Alps. Categorised by colour for quick identification, each beautiful alpine flower has a photograph and description of its key features. Flower names are given in English, French, German, Italian and Latin, with notes on curious facts.

Walking in Umbria
This guidebook describes 40 walks in Umbria, among the ancient towns of Assisi, Perugia, Orvieto and Norcia. Known as the 'green heart' of Italy, the region of Umbria is home to hills reaching up to the Apennines and Sibillini mountains, as well as ancient villages, Roman and Etruscan ruins, dense woodland and nature reserves.

Walking in Tuscany (4th edition, 2018).
An inspiring collection of selected walks through the legendary countryside of Tuscany. World Heritage scenery in Val D'Orcia and San Gimignano, Medici villas and Renaissance towns, medieval hamlets, Etruscan sites, and unspoilt coastline and nature parks. Masses of detailed practical info.

Laghi di Como e Maggiore. Italian translation by Alpine Studio 2021.

Laghi d'Iseo e di Garda
Italian translation by Alpine Studio 2021

Walking in Italy's Stelvio National Park (Cicerone 2013)
an invitation to explore breathtaking alpine landscapes on the Italian border with Switzerland in 38 memorable walks

Walking Lake Garda and Iseo
(Cicerone 2019)
A fantastic choice of 20 walks around these picturesque lakes in the north of Italy - well-known glorious Lake Garda and tiny delightful Lago d'Iseo.

Trekking in the Dolomites (Cicerone reprint with updates 2019) gives detailed info for tackling the exciting Alta Via 1 and 2 long-distance routes across the Italian Dolomites as well as summaries of the tougher Alta Via 3-6 treks.

Latest new enlarged edition of Shorter Walks in the Dolomites (Cicerone, updated 2019) with lots of new walking routes through these UNESCO World Heritage mountains. All accessible by public transport.

Walking on the Amalfi Coast (Cicerone, new edition 2018). 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.

Walks and Treks in the Maritime Alps (Cicerone, 2018).
First English-language guide to the remarkably 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. Easy walks and multi-day treks.

Top 10 Venice.
The best of everything in this divine city (DK 2019 edition)

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.

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.

Walking in the Dolomites (Cicerone Press 2018 with updates)
Classic guide to 25 fabulous mini treks in Italy's breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Dolomite mountains. Everything from a stroll through woods and meadows to family routes, steep rocky zigzag passages and hands-on clambers is covered. Exciting alpine scenery, well-graded paths, excellent mountain refuges, easy access from transport hubs.

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.

Walking in Sicily (Cicerone Press, 3rd ed 2017 with updates).
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 Tour of the Bernina (Cicerone 2015) is a breathtaking tour on foot of the magnificent Bernina massif in the Italian and Swiss border region of the Alps. Along the way walkers get to stay in breathtaking alpine refuges and hospitable villages. Access is possible by way of the famous red Bernina train.

Trekking in the Apennines (Cicerone 2016). The Grande Escursione Appenninica - the Great Apennines Trek or GEA - described in this guidebook is an adventurous 400km walking route through the central-north section of Italy's Apennine chain. Stunning scenery and welcoming picturesque villages enhance this beautiful but little-know route along Italy's 'spine'.

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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. Lots of local information.

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.

Walking in the Central Italian Alps (Cicerone Press 1995). Out of print
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.