Cycling the Route Des Grandes Alpes: Cycling Through the French Alps from Lac Leman to Menton/Nice - Paperback

by Giles Belbin (Author)

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

Author Biography

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.