Cycling the Route des Grandes Alpes
Cycling through the French Alps from Lac Leman to Menton/Nice
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Abounding in history and dotted with cols coloured by stories about the world's greatest cyclists, the Route des Grandes Alpes (RdGA) is a must for competent, hill-hungry cycle tourers. Covering some 720km from Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) to mediterranean Nice, the route is described across 14 stages and can be completed in anywhere from 7 to 14 days - depending on how you'd like to spread out the 17,000m of climbing. Six variants are also described, ensuring no holiday is compromised or cut short if a col on route is closed.
Clear and concise route descriptions are provided for each stage (and variant), together with 1:150K mapping and extremely helpful gradient profiles. Also included is invaluable practical advise - everything from bicycle selection (including eBikes) and nutrition in the saddle, to logistical planning and accommodation options.
Showcasing some of the world's best Alpine cycling, the RdGA takes in 17 major climbs, including the famous Col de l'Iseran (the highest paved pass in the Alps), the Col du Galibier (favourite climb of Tour de France founder, Henri Desgrange) and the Col d'Izoard (synonymous with cycling legends Fausto Coppi and Louison Bobet). It also passes through some of the most spectacular national parks in France, including the Vanoise, the Écrins and the Mercantour.
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
Weight:
240 g
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Product Type:
Books
Language:
English
EAN:
9781786310545
Pages:
200
hoehe_mm:
172
breite_mm:
116
Year of publication:
2022
Continent: Europe
Country: France
State / Province: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Region: Genfer See, vanoise, maurienne, Ligurisches Meer, Cote d´Azur, Maritime Alps, Französische Mittelmeerküste, Chablais, Arve-Tal, Briançonnais, Massif des Écrins, Dauphiné, Savoy
Places / Mountains / Lakes: Col du Galibier, Col de l'Iseran, Nizza, Briançon, Col d'Izoard, Bourg-St-Maurice, Menton, Thonon-les-Bains, Cluses, La Clusaz, Barcelonnette, Val d'Isère, Sospel
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