Écosse (Les Clés Pour Bien Voyager)

The keys to good travel: this new collection of practical travel guides features destinations where nature is omnipresent, rich, and varied, for all lovers of landscapes, fauna, or flora, whether you are a simple contemplative, a sportsperson, or a photographer. The authors answer all your questions and offer their best advice to avoid pitfalls. And their large-format images will convince you to pack your bags!

At the top of European countries in terms of biodiversity, as one of Europe's wildest areas, Scotland appears as a natural fresco where sculpted mountains, like a series of waves, are covered in an endless mantle of peat and heather moors. The mosaic of natural environments creates a rich picture of wild fauna: from stunning seabird colonies to the ghostly solitary otter and from herds of deer galloping down hillsides to seals languishing on their rocks. The Scottish Highlands never leave the traveler who ventures there indifferent. Combining Nordic vastness with oceanic mildness, the atmosphere is unique and so different from the rest of Europe that it constitutes a true dreamlike space for many enthusiasts.

A popular destination for the French – only a 1.5-hour flight from Paris – Scotland appeals to the simple contemplator as much as to the most avid hiker or wildlife enthusiast.

Having been enamored with the country for 25 years, Laurent Cocherel has made nearly a hundred trips to mainland Scotland and the islands, in all seasons. Here, he shares all his expertise, advice, contacts, and tips for preparing well and discovering wild Scotland in all its aspects.

This guide offers multiple avenues for discovery – on foot, by mountain bike, by bicycle, or by boat – and invites the reader to discover all the natural facets of the country through numerous suggestions for walks and hikes.