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Walkers should also think lightweight when packing for a traverse of the Massif Central. Size of pack will depend on whether camping gear is being carried – if you are relying on gîte d'étape and/or hotel accommodation, only a relatively small and light pack will be needed. (Over the years I have seen so many hikers struggling with enormous packs, invariably ending up at a post office to send unnecessary items home.) Good-quality lightweight boots are more than adequate for walking this trail.

Maps

The sketch mapping in this guidebook indicates the route of the GTMC, and shows key features, but is not detailed enough to allow the trail to be followed with certainty. This is particularly so in areas where navigation is not straightforward, and within the Cévennes National Park, where GTMC waymarking is not allowed, so you are strongly advised to equip yourself with the relevant mapping.

France's national mapping agency, equivalent to the British Ordnance Survey, is the Institut Géographique National, or IGN. It produces maps at 1:25,000 and 1:100,000 scale, covering the whole country.