Italian Lakes

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  • Author: David Robertson
  • Publisher: Sunflower Books
  • Catalogue: 173755
  • Size: 10x21cm
Italian Lakes is the Sunflower Landscapes guide to exploring the best walking and touring possibilities in northern Italy. The guide covers a range of routes including walks in Cheglio, Alpe di Lenno, Arco, Limone sul Garda and Biacesa. A double-sided, fold-out touring map gives an overview of the Lakes region and the locations of each walk. Detailed information about touring by hired car or public transport, as well as on foot, is provided, helping walkers to navigate and plan day-trips. Shorter strolls are also included as an alternative for each main route for those seeking more leisurely days out.

The guide is structured in two main parts – Touring and Walking – that explore each route with detailed references to public transport and car directions to make each walk more accessible. 5 Car-touring routes are included, covering routes On the Edge of Val Grande, Mottarone, Border Hopping around Lake Lugano, Valsassina and the Triangolo Lariano and A Tour of Four Lakes. Each describes a route by car with suggestions for stop-off places and things to see on the way, including any picnicking sites. 21 suggestions for the best picnic stops are included at the start of the book and these are cross-referenced with the fold-out map and walk descriptions.

The ‘Walking’ section includes 38 recommended walks, many of which are circular tours. A detailed introduction provides information on waymarking and maps, the Italian Alpine Club, equipment and safety, weather, where to stay and Italian for walkers. Each walk begins with information about distance, difficulty grading, waymarking, how to get there, suggested clothing and equipment, language hints and shorter and alternative routes to the main walk. An appendice provides useful guidance on transport information. Colour photographs and specially adapted map extracts accompany each route.