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

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Giles Belbin

Cycling the Route des Grandes Alpes

Cycling through the French Alps from Lac Leman to Menton/Nice

Giles Belbin

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Cicerone Press
20 July 2022

Cycling; Active outdoor pursuits

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

By: Giles Belbin
Imprint: Cicerone Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 172mm, Width: 116mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9781786310545
ISBN 10: 1786310546
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 20 July 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.