Way of St James, Spain, France, Europe - A Cyclist's Guidebook

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The Way of St James Cyclist Guide

A Cyclists’ Guide From Le Puy en Velay to Santiago de Compostela

Author
John Higginson
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
ISBN
9781852844417
Published
7 Apr 2009
Availability
Reprinted
Edition
Second
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Price
£12.95
ISBN (10)
1852844418
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.3cm
Weight
260g
Pages
208
Originally Published
26 May 2005
 
 

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A guidebook to cycling the 1570km cycle route along the Way of St James pilgrim route from Le Puy in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Uses roads with a good surface for touring cyclists, and averages only 50km per day. Also includes routes from Santiago to Finisterre and Padron.

Seasons

Ideal mid-May to mid-July. Not possible winter or mid-summer. Spring/autumn – possible bad weather; much accommodation closed.

Centres

Le Puy, Conques, Cahors, Roncesvalles, Burgos, Leon, Santiago

Difficulty

Mountain cycle ride (altitude up to 1300m+) with demanding and exposed sections. Average distance on most days 50km.

Must See

Conques, Moissac Abbey, church of Ste Quitterie, Eunate church, Astorga cathedral/museum, Burgos, Santiago cathedral
 
 
 
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