The Robert Louis Stevenson Trail

About this book

Robert Louis Stevensons account of his 140 mile trek through the Massif Central of southern France has long captured the imagination of walkers and lovers of literature alike. In 1991 the Stevenson Trail was finally adopted by the French footpath authorities as the GR70. This guide will prove indispensable to the holidaymaker planning to follow in the nineteenth century authors footsteps.It includes a comprehensive list of facilities accommodation and places of interest along the route detailed route directions and account of Stevensons adventures with his sole companion and beast of burden the donkey Modestine at each stage.The trail is ideal for those contemplating a walking holiday for the first time and included advice on travelling to and from southern France accommodation equipment currency and insurance - even coping with emergencies like a snake bite.Packed with snippets of fascinating information about this historic region it is also useful for cyclists and motorists.