Topoguide (in English) of the Cicerone publisher.
Description Provided by the publisher:
Guidebook to Cycling The Loire, France's Longest River, from ITS Source in The Massif Central to the Atlantic. The 1052 km (654 mile) Route incorporay A section of Eurovelo 6 and the popular, Waymarked Loire by bike, Taking in extinct Volcanos, Vineyards and Castles. CYCLING IS MOSTLY ON CYCLE PATHS AND MINOR ROADS.
Seasons:
THE WHOLE ROUTE CAN BE CYCLED WHEN THE MOUNTAINS NEAR THE SOURCE ARE SNOW FREE, USUALLY APRIL - OCTOBER. Internships 7 to 26 CAN BE CYCLED AT ANY TIME OF YEAR, THOUGH APRIL - OCTOBER IS THE BEST PERIOD.
Centers:
At point - to - point road with no particular basics.
Difficulty:
Apart from a steep 1000m climb to reach The Start and a FEW Ascences and descents in the first six courses this is a straightforward road that is generalally downhill or level. Mostly Asphalt Surfaces in Good condition Suitable for Hybrid Gold Touring Cycles. Much of the road Follows Dedicated Off - Road Cycle Tracks, Suitable for Family Cycling, Though There ARE A FEW Short Sections Where Main Roads are Used.
MUST SEE:
Mount Gerbier de Jonc and the Volcanic Hills of the Ardèche, the Puy - en - Velay, Charollais Hills. After Nevers The Route Follows The Loire by Cycling, France's Most Popular Cycleway, Passing Many of the Royal Castles (Chambord, Blois, Chaumont, Villandry, Amboise), Vineyards (Sancerre, Touraine, Chinon, Saumur, Anjou, Muscadet), and Historic Cities (Orléans, Tours, Angers, Nantes) of the Loire Valley.
ISBN/EAN : 9781786310835
Publication date: 2022
Folded dimensions: 12 x 17cm
Language(s): English
Weight:
281 g
