Frankreich: Cevennen Stevensonweg GR 70

On the 231 km long Stevenson Trail, hikers follow in the footsteps of the Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson, who, in 1878, trekked for 12 days with his donkey Modestine from Monastier-sur-Gazeille southward to Saint-Jean-du-Gard through the French Central Massif. Along colorful meadow paths, solitary trails through beautiful oak and chestnut forests, heath and gorse landscapes, through gorges and idyllic river valleys, as well as along old connecting paths between small dreamy slate villages, hikers traverse the Cevennes National Park. The barren and rugged steppe-like highlands at Mont Lozère (1699 m), the highest point of this tour, offer impressive views over seemingly endless mountain ranges. It is a quiet journey into the past, far from industry, noise, and hustle. Those who, like R. L. Stevenson, hike accompanied by a donkey experience this trail in a charming and particularly intense way. The gray-furred pack animal sets a leisurely pace and quickly becomes a good friend, especially for children, motivating them to hike. A detailed route description with additional route variants, information on accommodation options, and brief interesting explanations of sights and events along the way make this hiking guide an indispensable companion.