A guidebook to walking the 272km (169 mile) GR70 trail between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This long-distance trek through France’s Central Massif follows in the footsteps of writer Robert Louis Stevenson and his donkey Modestine, which he described in his book ‘Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes’. The route is suitable for both first-time and experienced trekkers and can be walked in under 2 weeks. Presented in 12 stages of 16-30km (10-17 miles) that can each be enjoyed in 4-8 hours Route passes Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille, Pradelles, Langogne, Le Bleymard, Le Pont-de-Montvert, Florac, St-Jean-du-Gard Route is described north-south Suitable to be walked Easter through to October 1:50,000 maps are included for each stage GPX files available to download Detailed information about accommodation, campsites and facilities along the route