Cycling the Route des Grandes Alpes: Cycling through the French Alps from Lac Leman to Menton/Nice - Softcover
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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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About the Author
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 since and in 2012 spent two months riding in the mountains while researching his first book Mountain Kings.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Cycle the Route des Grandes Alpes and take on one of the great challenges of European road cycling, a 720km (447-mile) journey from the southern shore of Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean coast at Nice, crossing 17 major alpine passes through the Vanoise, Écrins, and Mercantour national parks. Entirely on road and demanding throughout, this is a serious cycling adventure for well-prepared riders with experience of mountain roads. Suitable for experienced long-distance cyclists, this trusted Cicerone guidebook by cycling writer Giles Belbin describes the full route in 14 stages of 31-75km (20-46 miles), completable in 1-2 weeks. Six route variants are also described for those who want to adjust the itinerary, and with plenty of eBike charging points along the way, the route is increasingly well-suited to electric bikes. Cycle the Route des Grandes Alpes in 14 stages from Thonon-les-Bains on Lake Geneva to Nice on the Mediterranean, passing through the Vanoise, Écrins, and Mercantour national parks and overnight stops including Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Val d'Isère, Briançon, and Saint-Martin-Vésubie.Conquer 17 major alpine climbs along the route, including the Col de l'Iseran, the highest paved pass in the Alps, the legendary Col du Galibier and Col d'Izoard, the Cime de la Bonette, the Col de la Cayolle, and the Col de Turini above the French Riviera.Choose from 6 route variants to adapt the itinerary to your schedule, fitness, and preferences, with alternatives described for stages across the Savoie, the Queyras, and the approach to the Mercantour.Navigate with confidence using 1:150,000 mapping and elevation profiles included for each stage, alongside GPX files available to download for the full route and all variants.Plan your Route des Grandes Alpes cycling trip with comprehensive practical information on bike selection and preparation, eBike riding and charging stations, accommodation, food and drink, getting there, and safety and emergencies in the mountains.Discover the highlights beyond the cols, including the medieval town of Briançon, the Guil Valley, the Grande Corniche, the lakeside town of Annecy, the dramatic Casse Déserte below the Col d'Izoard, and the final descent to the French Riviera at Nice. Take on the Route des Grandes Alpes with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. From the shores of Lake Geneva to the warmth of the Mediterranean, this is the essential companion for one of the most demanding and rewarding long-distance cycle routes in the Alps. Seller Inventory # LU-9781786310545
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Paperback. Condition: New. Cycle the Route des Grandes Alpes and take on one of the great challenges of European road cycling, a 720km (447-mile) journey from the southern shore of Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean coast at Nice, crossing 17 major alpine passes through the Vanoise, Écrins, and Mercantour national parks. Entirely on road and demanding throughout, this is a serious cycling adventure for well-prepared riders with experience of mountain roads. Suitable for experienced long-distance cyclists, this trusted Cicerone guidebook by cycling writer Giles Belbin describes the full route in 14 stages of 31-75km (20-46 miles), completable in 1-2 weeks. Six route variants are also described for those who want to adjust the itinerary, and with plenty of eBike charging points along the way, the route is increasingly well-suited to electric bikes. Cycle the Route des Grandes Alpes in 14 stages from Thonon-les-Bains on Lake Geneva to Nice on the Mediterranean, passing through the Vanoise, Écrins, and Mercantour national parks and overnight stops including Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Val d'Isère, Briançon, and Saint-Martin-Vésubie.Conquer 17 major alpine climbs along the route, including the Col de l'Iseran, the highest paved pass in the Alps, the legendary Col du Galibier and Col d'Izoard, the Cime de la Bonette, the Col de la Cayolle, and the Col de Turini above the French Riviera.Choose from 6 route variants to adapt the itinerary to your schedule, fitness, and preferences, with alternatives described for stages across the Savoie, the Queyras, and the approach to the Mercantour.Navigate with confidence using 1:150,000 mapping and elevation profiles included for each stage, alongside GPX files available to download for the full route and all variants.Plan your Route des Grandes Alpes cycling trip with comprehensive practical information on bike selection and preparation, eBike riding and charging stations, accommodation, food and drink, getting there, and safety and emergencies in the mountains.Discover the highlights beyond the cols, including the medieval town of Briançon, the Guil Valley, the Grande Corniche, the lakeside town of Annecy, the dramatic Casse Déserte below the Col d'Izoard, and the final descent to the French Riviera at Nice. Take on the Route des Grandes Alpes with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. From the shores of Lake Geneva to the warmth of the Mediterranean, this is the essential companion for one of the most demanding and rewarding long-distance cycle routes in the Alps. Seller Inventory # LU-9781786310545
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Cycle the Route des Grandes Alpes and take on one of the great challenges of European road cycling, a 720km (447-mile) journey from the southern shore of Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean coast at Nice, crossing 17 major alpine passes through the Vanoise, Ecrins, and Mercantour national parks. Entirely on road and demanding throughout, this is a serious cycling adventure for well-prepared riders with experience of mountain roads.Suitable for experienced long-distance cyclists, this trusted Cicerone guidebook by cycling writer Giles Belbin describes the full route in 14 stages of 3175km (2046 miles), completable in 12 weeks. Six route variants are also described for those who want to adjust the itinerary, and with plenty of eBike charging points along the way, the route is increasingly well-suited to electric bikes.Cycle the Route des Grandes Alpes in 14 stages from Thonon-les-Bains on Lake Geneva to Nice on the Mediterranean, passing through the Vanoise, Ecrins, and Mercantour national parks and overnight stops including Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Val d'Isere, Briancon, and Saint-Martin-Vesubie.Conquer 17 major alpine climbs along the route, including the Col de l'Iseran, the highest paved pass in the Alps, the legendary Col du Galibier and Col d'Izoard, the Cime de la Bonette, the Col de la Cayolle, and the Col de Turini above the French Riviera.Choose from 6 route variants to adapt the itinerary to your schedule, fitness, and preferences, with alternatives described for stages across the Savoie, the Queyras, and the approach to the Mercantour.Navigate with confidence using 1:150,000 mapping and elevation profiles included for each stage, alongside GPX files available to download for the full route and all variants.Plan your Route des Grandes Alpes cycling trip with comprehensive practical information on bike selection and preparation, eBike riding and charging stations, accommodation, food and drink, getting there, and safety and emergencies in the mountains.Discover the highlights beyond the cols, including the medieval town of Briancon, the Guil Valley, the Grande Corniche, the lakeside town of Annecy, the dramatic Casse Deserte below the Col d'Izoard, and the final descent to the French Riviera at Nice.Take on the Route des Grandes Alpes with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. From the shores of Lake Geneva to the warmth of the Mediterranean, this is the essential companion for one of the most demanding and rewarding long-distance cycle routes in the Alps. Guidebook to cycling the 720km Route des Grandes Alpes through south-eastern France. From Lake Geneva to Mediterranean Nice via numerous high Alpine passes, taking in the Vanoise, Acrins and Mercantour National Parks, the route is challenging, although entirely on roads. However, with plenty of charging points, it is well suited to eBikes. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781786310545
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