L'ebbrezza del camminare (The intoxication of walking) by Emeric Fisset

Published in the series “Piccola filosofia di viaggio”, Emeric Fisset's book is one of those books that wrong-foot you and strike you at the same time. A point of view that turns upside down our way of relating to the concept of “walking” and … why not, of travelling.

It doesn't take many words to describe this book: it's marvellous.

Just 91 pages that you read in an evening... and they leave such a mark on our spirit that it seems we no longer need any other reading on the subject.

The walker's world is open to infinite possibilities; all that is asked of the traveller is not to be afraid but to immerse themselves fully in the experience of travel.

The book is pocket-sized in price and in size. One to carry everywhere, like a sort of Moleskine.

On the same theme, also read our reflection on walking meditation.

Who this book is for

L'ebbrezza del camminare by Emeric Fisset, published by Ediciclo in 2012, is a short essay of 91 pages with no photos or illustrations: just text, to read in one go or to dip into a few passages at a time. More than a manual it is a reflection on the meaning of walking and of travelling on foot, so it suits people who already walk, but also those thinking about their first multi-day trek who want to prepare above all in their heads.

Its pocket format makes it a good rucksack companion and a simple present for a hiking friend. If you are drawn to the inner side of walking, pair it with Walking meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh.