2004. Color photos, maps. Guide to the popular GR5 trail from Lake Geneva to Nice. The route is split into stages, each of which could form the basis of a good trip in it's own right. PVC cover makes the book most durable. Fully updated second edition prepared in 2000. The previous edition has been the best-selling and leading guide to the route for many years. Extensively illustrated with maps, and black and white and colour photos. One of the world's leading long-distance trails, through the Alps from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean - a mere 660km (400 miles).
Introduction The ‘GR’ system and National Parks Travelling to the Alps Accommodation Camping Maps and Waymarking Amenities and Services Clothing and Equipment Mountain Safety Weather Flora and Fauna Photography Key to the Route Guide
The Route Stage 1 Lac Léman to the Chamonix valley Alternative Start to the GR5 Stage 2 The Chamonix valley to the Isère Stage 3 Landry to Modane (Vanoise) Main Route – GR5 GR55 Variant GR5E Variant Stage 4 Modane to Ceillac Stage 5 Ceillac to St. Etienne-de-Tinée Stage 6 St. Etienne-de-Tinée to Nice
