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Cycling the Route des Grandes Alpes Cycling through the French Alps from Lac Leman to Menton/Nice

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Cycling the Route des Grandes Alpes Cycling through the French Alps from Lac Leman to Menton/Nice

  • ISBN 13: 9781786310545
  • ISBN 10: 1786310546
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 10/28/2022
  • Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

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Summary

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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