{"product_id":"cycling-the-route-des-grandes-alpes-cycling-through-the-french-alps-from-lac-leman-to-menton-nice-paperback","title":"Cycling the Route Des Grandes Alpes: Cycling Through the French Alps from Lac Leman to Menton\/Nice - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGiles Belbin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Presented in 14 stages between 31-75km (20-46 miles) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 6 routes variants are also described \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 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 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Route passes through Vanoise, the Écrins and the Mercantour national parks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Overnight stops include Thonon-les-Bains, Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Val d'Isère, Briançon, Saint-Martin-Vésubie, Sospel \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Perfect for cycling late Spring through early autumn. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 1:150,000 mapping and profiles are included for each route \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e GPX files available to download \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Detailed information on preparation, equipment and accommodation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGiles Belbin\u003c\/b\u003e is a cycling writer and author based in southwest England. His work has appeared in numerous publications including \u003ci\u003eCyclist, Ride Cycling Review, Cycling Weekly, Procycling, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRouleur\u003c\/i\u003e. 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 \u003ci\u003eMountain Kings\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 6.9 x 4.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50332836200685,"sku":"9781786310545","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/PLEJkyCrY-9781786310545.webp?v=1784971312","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/cycling-the-route-des-grandes-alpes-cycling-through-the-french-alps-from-lac-leman-to-menton-nice-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}