Le Chemin de Stevenson, sur les pas de l'écrivain du Velay aux Cévennes

Le chemin de Stevenson from Editions Lepère

In 1878, at the age of 28, Robert Louis Stevenson found himself at a crossroads in his life: doubts beset his vocation as a writer, and Fanny Osbourne, the woman of his life, had just left him to set sail for the United States. Seeking to take a step back, he retreats to Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille, in the Velay region of France, before embarking on a walk with only a donkey named Modestine for companionship. This journey gave rise to the famous story entitled "Voyage avec un âne dans les Cévennes" ("Journey with a donkey in the Cévennes"). We invite you to follow in the writer's footsteps, from the Velay to the Cévennes, crossing the rugged Gévaudan and Mont Lozère.

The result of meticulous work, this step-by-step guide details the route linking the Velay, land of springs and deep valleys, to the Cévennes, region of the Camisard rebels. With a precise itinerary, topographical maps, a list of 153 accommodations (including those that welcome donkeys), practical advice, cultural information and excerpts from Stevenson's travel impressions, this guide is designed to facilitate your journey and make your adventure as enjoyable as possible.

The Lepère guide includes:

• A verified route, walked by seasoned walkers with 20 years' experience
• A precise description of the route
• A presentation of the stages
• Altitude profiles
• 1:50,000 scale topographical maps
• Maps of the main towns
• Lists of accommodation
• Cultural and historical information

Features : 

• Edition: 2023
• Language : French
• Dimensions : 20 X 13 cm
• Number of pages : 92
• Weight : 0.120 kgs
• Publisher : François Lepere editions