GTMC cycling and walking guide, Massif Central, France, Europe

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The Grand Traverse of the Massif Central

by mountain bike, road bike or on foot

Author

Alan Castle

Cover

Paperback - PVC

ISBN

9781852845711

Published

19 Jan 2010

Availability

Published

Edition

First

Price

£14.00

ISBN (10)

1852845716

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.2cm

Weight

220g

Pages

176

Originally Published

19 Jan 2010

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A guide to mountainbiking, cycling or walking the 700km GTMC, Grande Traversée du Massif Central, in southern France, from Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne to Montpellier and Sête on the Mediterranean. Official long-distance route split into 17 stages with maps for off-road and on-road routes, making it suitable for both expert and novice bikers.

Activities

road cycling, mountainbiking, backpacking

Seasons

spring and autumn recommended; summer can be very hot and the route could be very hazardous in winter conditions

Centres

Clermon-Ferrand, Saint-Etienne, Aurillac, Nimes, Montpellier

Difficulty

one of the most challenging mountain bike routes in France, but technical sections can be avoided by pushing a short distance or taking the on-road option