Cycling in the French Alps

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Paperback - Laminated

Published

22 Apr 2008

Edition

Second

ISBN

9781852845513

ISBN (10)

1852845511

Size

21.6 x 13.8 x 1.5cm

Weight

460g

Pages

256

Originally Published

22 Apr 2008

Cycling in the French Alps

by Paul Henderson

A guidebook to nine of the most picturesque cycling routes through the Alps of south-east France. The eight circuits, plus the Grand Traverse from Geneva to Nice, include the classic high passes of the French Alps (Galibier, Iseran, Izoard, etc) as well as cycle routes in the pre-Alps and Southern Jura. More...

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Seasons

Mid-April to mid-October (areas below 1500m); mid-May to end September (over 1500m); November to Read More... March too cold!

Centres

Lyon, Geneva, Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, Martigny, Grenoble, St Jean-de-Maurienne, Barcelonnette, Read More... Nice

Difficulty

Difficult (aimed at fit and experienced cyclists). Average distance 50–80km/stage (1000–1500m Read More... average height gain/stage).

Must See

Mountain views; unspoilt villages; French cuisine; following the Tour de France routes; Mont Read More... Ventoux; a hot shower at the end of the day!