Overview

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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Author:   Giles Belbin
Publisher:   Cicerone Press
Imprint:   Cicerone Press
Dimensions:   Width: 11.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 17.20cm
Weight:   0.240kg
ISBN:  

9781786310545

ISBN 10:   1786310546
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   20 July 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Map key Overview map Route summary table Ride planner Alternative schedules Introduction History of the Route des Grandes Alpes Connection with the Tour de France Natural environment When to go Riding in the mountains Bike selection and preparation eBike riding Touring options Accommodation Food and drink Getting there Getting around Getting back Safety and emergencies Using this guide The route Stage 1 Thonon-les-Bains to Cluses Stage 2 Cluses to La Clusaz Stage 3 La Clusaz to Beaufort Stage 4 Beaufort to Bourg-Saint-Maurice Stage 5 Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Val d'Isere Stage 6 Val d'Isere to Val Cenis Termignon Stage 7 Val Cenis Termignon to Valloire Stage 8 Valloire to Briancon Stage 9 Briancon to Guillestre Stage 10 Guillestre to Barcelonnette Stage 11 Barcelonnette to Valberg Stage 12 Valberg to Saint-Martin-Vesubie Stage 13 Saint-Martin-Vesubie to Sospel Stage 14 Sospel to Nice Variants Variant 1 Saint-Jean-de-Sixt to Villard-sur-Doron Variant 2 Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne Variant 3 Val Cenis Lanslevillard to Briancon Variant 4 Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne to Col du Lautaret Variant 5 Guillestre to Barcelonnette Variant 6 Jausiers to Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinee Appendix A Bike shops and Bosch eBike charging stations Appendix B Recommended cycling essentials checklist Appendix C Useful resources and essential information Appendix D Glossary of cycling specific terms

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Giles Belbin is a cycling writer and author based in southwest England. His work has appeared in numerous publications including Cyclist, Ride Cycling Review, Cycling Weekly, Procycling and Rouleur. He first rode his bike in the French Alps in 2006 while watching the Tour de France, falling off his bike near the top of the Col du Galibier in exhaustion. He has been a frequent visitor ever since.

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