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 Écrins and the Mercantour national parks
- Overnight stops include Thonon-les-Bains, Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Val d'Isère, Briançon, Saint-Martin-Vésubie, 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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- Authors:
- Belbin, Giles
- Year Published:
- 2022
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- ISBN:
- 9781786310545
- Number of Pages:
- 200
- Publication Date:
- 20/07/2022
- Publisher:
- Cicerone Press
- Illustrations Note:
- colour photos and maps
- Place of Publication:
- Kendal
- Language:
- English
- SKU:
- 9781786310545