Publication Date: 20/07/2022 ISBN: 9781786310545 Category:

Cycling the Route des Grandes Alpes

Giles Belbin

Publisher: Cicerone Press
Publication Date: 20/07/2022 ISBN: 9781786310545 Category:
Paperback / Softback

£16.95

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Description

A guidebook to cycling the 720km (447 mile) Route des Grandes Alpes through southern France. This long-distance cycle between Lake Geneva and Nice on the Mediterranean coast is suitable for experienced long-distance cyclists and can be cycled in 1-2 weeks.

Presented in 14 stages between 31-75km (20-46 miles)
6 routes variants are also described
Route takes in 17 major climbs, including the famous Col de l’Iseran (the highest paved pass in the Alps), the Col du Galibier and the Col d’Izoard
Route passes through Vanoise, the Ecrins and the Mercantour national parks
Overnight stops include Thonon-les-Bains, Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Val d’Isere, Briancon, Saint-Martin-Vesubie, Sospel
Perfect for cycling late Spring through early autumn.
1:150,000 mapping and profiles are included for each route
GPX files available to download
Detailed information on preparation, equipment and accommodation

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