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Where to Stay - Walker friendly Accommodation
Italy
 Located between the villages of Tavernelle and Montale in Lunigiana, Northern Tuscany Piccolo Mulino is approximately 1 hours drive from Pisa and Genova, this charming converted chestnut mill sleeping 2-4 is in an idyllic position in a wooded valley alongside the river Taverone perfect for a relaxing holiday. Lunigiana is a walker’s paradise, close to the Appennine Mountains and the Parco del Gigante with hundreds of miles of marked trails winding through the mountains catering for all tastes and abilities. With an open fire and central heating Piccolo Mulino is a cosy base for exploring the area anytime of the year. Click thumbnail for larger picture.
Visit the Piccolo Mulino website
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 Portugal - in the Alto Alentejo
Situated in the middle of the Parque Natural de São Mamede in unspoilt Portugal with official local walks on the doorstep. Fully renovated farmhouse with 4 en-suites in an idyllic setting. B & B with meals available.
More info visit the Pomar Velho web site
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Portugal
 Located near the historic city of Bragança, promise-of-portugal.com offers 3 self-catering cottages: Casa Pequena, a 250 year old house recently renovated to a high standard, situated in the quiet cobbled square - sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, and large sitting room with woodburning stove and huge beams. Casa da Montanha, a rural gîte attached to owners house, on the side of the mountain, overlooking the village - sleeps 4 in 2 double bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and sitting room, central heating. Casa da Castanha, also adjoining the owners house, sleeps 2 in twin room, kitchen/diner, bathroom, central heating. Walks on to the mountain from the door.
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Alpujarras, Spain
 Casa de las Ollas - Located at the heart of the Sierra Nevada Natural Park, Casa de las Ollas is a stone built, white washed village house, fully renovated in traditional style in the rural mountain splendor of the Alpujarras. Very high standard accommodation comprises 2 large double bedrooms, a light, spacious lounge, a dining kitchen, a small reading room, bathroom with a washing machine and a beautiful open roof terrace with stunning panoramic views of the mountains across the valley. As an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Alpujarras is a perfect setting for walking (the GR7 international footpath passes through the region and path signposting is good), horse trekking and mountain biking. The area is renowned for its fabulous flora and fauna,with many rare species amongst its attractions. Granada, home of the Alhambra Palace, is just over an hour away. For further information and bookings please visit our website.
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Jatar, Granada , Spain
 Casa Rural just off the GR7 walk, with spacious heated rooms,
en-suite bathrooms, delicious home-cooking served in fire-lit
dining-room. Dogs and horses welcome. Trips to Alhama hot
spring on request and guides for mountain routes available.
Phone contact - 958359127, 639687636
Email -
catherine_luce@yahoo.co.uk
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Granada, Spain
 Villa Blanca is a small guest house on the edge of the tranquil village of Limones. It is an area of natural beauty, unspoiled by tourism, where you can enjoy the relaxed way of life, the birds, wild flowers, and butterflies, country cooking, modest mountain ranges, and Moorish castles and watchtowers. There are some fabulous walks and the swimming pool is a fresh water lake a few kilometres away where you can swim with the fish like the locals do. There are two en-suite rooms, a guest living room, walled patio and sun terrace with spectacular views. Lunch and dinner are optional extras and sun loungers are provided. Click for more information
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SITE NEWS
New Walks
Eight new routes in the French Pyrenees and 4 routes in Andalucia in Spain have all been added recently.
More info. French Pyrenees
New English owned b&b with meals opens at the start of many great walks in this spectacular range of mountains.
More info. Ecrins, France
Six new routes have been added in this wonderful National Park south east of Grenoble.
More info.
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Villa Colour is situated in the village of Gorno Trape, 6 km away from the historical town of Trojan. The Villa offers accommodation in 4 bedrooms with total capacity of 10 people. Every room has a private bathroom and toilet, as well as a TV set. Villa Colour is situated in the heart of the Balkan national Park. There are unlimited walking opportunities in the surrounding mountains to 2500m and half a litre of beer is twenty pence.
Villa Vienna is in the heart of the Stara Planina Mountain Range in Bulgaria, offerring unlimited walking and climbing opportunities. An old traditional Bulgarian country house with 3 twin bedrooms and modern bathroom. A converted barn provides modern kitchen and living area. Self Catering or Catered holidays can be provided....also transfers from Sofia and local guides can be arranged 
Located in a typical Cretan village on theunspoilt South Coast at the Eastern end of the island. An excellent base for walking the surrounding hills or designated walks in the area.
Newly built spacious 4 bedroom villa in Western Crete. The hillside location boasts stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Sleeps up to 9. Fully equipped. Unlimited walking opportunities including part of Europe’s E4 walking path and Samaria Gorge. Private pool and garden for relaxing after a hard days walk!
Chalet Shiraz is situated in the picturesque village of Les Houches, close to the centre of town and the ski lift. We are minutes away from Chamonix and the Mont Blanc tunnel, giving you easy access to the adventure playgrounds of Italy too! 
'A beautiful alpine chalet in the stunning Abondance valley on the Swiss / French border. We offer guided or self guided walking holidays staying on a self catered, B&B or fully catered basis. 
Blue Lake Retreat is a family run Bed & Breakfast opened late last summer. We have 3 en-suite bedrooms. Tea and coffee facilities are also available. Breakfast can be taken on the terrace facing the mountains of Chiroulet or in our large dining area. We are set at the starting point of many recognised walks in Chiroulet, Valley de Lesponne, in the Pyrenees Mountains. Walks to Lac Bleu, Lac de Peyrelade, Lac D'Orrec or The Pic de Montaigu start directly from outside our home. B&B or Full Board option. The nearest town is Bagneres de Bigorre is 15 minutes away. 
La Chalet - The perfect "getaway" retreat, set in spectacular countryside in the Hautes Pyrenees on the outskirts of a small village, a perfect place for walkers and lovers of nature and fresh air.
The house is fully equipped, has a private garden with patio and sleeps up to 5. Two airports served by RyanAir are just over an hour's drive away.
France (Pyrenees) 
France (Pyrenees) 
Traditionally restored 2-bedroomed apartment in quiet rural area, set in 2 acres of fruit and olive trees. Owner offers guided walks in the Sibillini National Park and the hill country of Le Marche.
Located in the village of Penia in the Dolomites this three star hotel offers a perfect base for exploring the exhilarating landscape of the Italian Dolomites. Served by an extensive network of well maintained paths and some of the finest via ferrata in the worlf this area is a must for any enthusiast who enjoys mountains. 
Located right on the banks of the River Ebro with panoramic views of the river and mountains, both our apartments are bright and spacious and are equipped and furnished to high standard.
If you are a walker, cyclist, bird-watcher, artist or photographer you will love the stunning landscapes and rich birdlife of the Ebro Valley. Just 30 minutes inland from the Costa Dorada this area has it all - from fertile fruit-growing hillsides of river valley, to large tracts of forest and from craggy mountains to the flatlands of the Ebro Delta. There is a large network of well-signposted walking and cycling routes and the varied terrain ensures that there is something to suit all abilities. 
The province of Tarragona is situated south of Barcelona and our Bed and Breakfast and Apartments lie within the the picturesque and historical village of Riba Roja D'Ebre perched on the steep hill side overlooking the magnificent River Ebro. We offer Fishing,and bird watching trips.Walking trails start within 100yds of our property, which has fantastic views over the Ebro River and the mountains just beyond. Airport pickups also arranged.
We are set in the beautiful region of the Sierra de Castril and a ten minutes drive to the Sierra de Cazorla. Offering a choice of self catering and bed & breakfast accommodation, you are located close to many of the finest walks
in Southern Spain. With a mild winter climate it makes a perfect place for an off-season walking holiday within the Sierra de Cazorla Natural Park. 
A traditional Swedish summer cottage located between Gothenburg and Stockholm. Enjoying a quiet lake side location, the cottage provides a perfect base for exploring the surrounding area. Walkers have the opportunity to enjoy the local trails.