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Local release date: 09/06/2017
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Weight: 200g
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This guidebook describes a long-distance walking route through the delightful Vosges and Jura. Situated in France near the eastern border, the three regional parks of the Ballons des Vosges, Northern Vosges and Jura Mountains boast verdant forests, striking rock features and low rounded summits offering spectacular views. Yet, in spite of their extensive network of well-maintained paths, they are not high profile tourist destinations. This walk offers a chance to uncover the hidden secrets of this fascinating area, from its rich wildlife to ancient ruins. Starting in Wissembourg at the northeastern tip of France, the route follows the GR53 southwest to Schirmeck, before picking up the central section of the much-celebrated GR5 (which runs from the Hook of Holland to Nice) between Schirmeck and Nyon on Lake Geneva. The scenery is as varied as it is beautiful, from the tranquil forests of the Northern Vosges to the impressive river gorges of the Jura, from long-forgotten castles to the charming half-timbered villages of old Alsace. Well within the capabilities of any moderately fit walker and clearly waymarked, the entire trek takes five to six weeks, although it could also be walked in stages. The guide presents the route in 11 chapters, which in turn are broken into short sections of a few hours each, allowing for a flexible itinerary and easy route planning. There are also suggestions for shorter circular routes making use of sections of the GR53/GR5, as well as an overview of other long-distance routes in the region. A summary of local history, plants and wildlife and delicacies can be found in the introduction and appendices offer details of facilities on route and full accommodation listings. With clear route description and a wealth of information to help plan your trip, this comprehensive guide is an ideal companion to discovering this interesting and varied route.
Map key Summary map of the GR5/GR53 route Route profile for the GR5/GR53 route Introduction Why visit the Vosges and Jura? Landscape History Wildlife When to visit Access Local transport Accommodation Camping Food and drink What to take Maps GR system and waymarking Safety and health Language Money Telephones and internet Using this guide The GR53 Wissembourg to Schirmeck Section 1 GR53 Wissembourg to Niederbronn-les-Bains Section 2 GR53 Niederbronn-les-Bains to Saverne Section 3 GR53 Saverne to Schirmeck The GR5 Schirmeck to Nyon Section 4 GR5 Schirmeck to Ribeauville Section 5 GR5 Ribeauville to Mittlach Section 6 GR5 Mittlach to Thann Section 7 GR5 Thann to Brevilliers Section 8 GR5 Brevilliers to St-Hippolyte Section 9 GR5 St-Hippolyte to Villers-le-Lac Section 10 GR5 Villers-le-Lac to Les Hopitaux-Neufs Section 11 GR5 Les Hopitaux-Neufs to Nyon Short walks along the GR5/GR53 Appendix A Long distance routes in the Vosges and Jura Appendix B Route summary tables Appendix C Facilities table Appendix D Useful websites Appendix E Accommodation
