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Guidebook to walking and trekking in the Maritime Alps on the border of Italy and France- just north of Nice. It includes 18 graded day walks- on both the French and the Italian sides- ranging from 6km to 20km in length and suitable for a range of abilities. There are also 6 long treks- including a 5-day traverse of the Parc National du Mercantour and a 7-day traverse of the Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime.Detailed route descriptions sit alongside colour maps- and there is full information about accommodation options down in the valleys and up in the mountains. Useful French-English and Italian-English glossaries of walking terminology are included- too. Rising to over 3000m above the sun-drenched French Riviera- the Maritime Alps form the western edge of the mighty Alpine chain. Wildflower lovers will also appreciate the remarkable range of flowers- including many unique to the area. Worlds away from the hustle and bustle and crowds of the coast this is a marvellous area for novice walkers and seasoned long-distance trekkers alike....