France and two weeks to wander

(RIP) Perryhill · May 2, 2007

My first bike trip into France. Having read all threads I've decided if my mate can't take the time off, then I'm going on my own for a couple of weeks at the end of June/early July.

I think a maximum of 300 miles on the first day so I feel like I've got somewhere and thereafter a more leisurely pace will do, the only place I need to get to is near St Tropez to see an old friend. I would also like to spend a few days (or maybe more) exploring the Dordogne about which I've heard so much - as well as the various Gorges.

I've got a route back from Menton, courtesy of this forum, that follows the Route Napoleon, so now I just need advice on a scenic route south (garmins files gladly accepted) and nice places to stay where I won't look like some lonely middle aged bloke with no friends

Thanks in advance

Neville

madman · May 15, 2007

If you intend to come here to the Dordogne then send me an email via the blog on http://bikesindordogne.blogspot.com/ and I'll give you some pointers. I may even offer to be your free tour guide.
Bob

Bateman · May 15, 2007

The Route Napoleon/Gorges du Verdon and maybe even the Parc Vercors is a very nice run back. I did that run last year and it was great. But even better is the Routes des Grandes Alpes, which starts up near Thonon then runs straight across some of the best passes of the alps, which are incredibly scenic, and finishes in Menton. Then you can go across to St Tropez, up the Route napoleon, detour off to the gorges du verdon and maybe head across to the Dordogne.

Here is my trip report from last year

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74689&highlight=napoleon+vercors

(RIP) Perryhill · Jun 7, 2007

Bateman said:
The Route Napoleon/Gorges du Verdon and maybe even the Parc Vercors is a very nice run back. I did that run last year and it was great. But even better is the Routes des Grandes Alpes, which starts up near Thonon then runs straight across some of the best passes of the alps, which are incredibly scenic, and finishes in Menton. Then you can go across to St Tropez, up the Route napoleon, detour off to the gorges du verdon and maybe head across to the Dordogne.

Here is my trip report from last year

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74689&highlight=napoleon+vercors

looks excellent and I could reverse the route to fit my visiting plans. Don't suppose you have garmin version of the route do you?

Anyone travelling south end of 1st week in July?

Davey B · Jun 8, 2007

Get hold of a copy of 'Special Places to Stay' by Alasdair Sawday,,,take it with you and stay at a few....like a 16th C chateau with genuine furniture/fittings etc...owners loves bikes, his son rides a BM for the princely sum of about £25 pppn B and B.....worth its weight in gold. Never had a bad place and we've stayed at loads...try the Lot Valley as well as or instead of the somewhat busier Dordogne

madman · Jun 8, 2007

The Dordogne river gorges were nice today, but a little hot at 31 C.

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