Things to do in france - spain?? - SV650.org

16-04-06, 04:07 PM

hey all

im off to france early in may and need some things to do, we are going by bike but want to have targets as we go around!

we are planning to head via limoges, lyon etc etc possibly flicking into spain!!

No real set plans so please through anything into the equation!!!

cheers all and really look forward to ur suggestions!!

Regards
Alex

16-04-06, 04:17 PM

once you get to france, get to spain as quick as possible

nobody want's to be in frog land (sorry toad)

16-04-06, 04:20 PM

avoid the hospital food

16-04-06, 04:41 PM

Limoges and Lyon don't exactly lie on a straight line heading to Spain! Limoges however is near(ish) to 'Volcania'; an area where the mountains are extinct volcanoes. I've only ever seen it from the autoroute (A75?) in a car and have always wanted to explore. The eastern Dordogne region has some lovely biking roads, as do most of the non-flat areas of France.

So much to do and so little time!

mattSV · 16-04-06, 06:44 PM

Head for the Pyranees - some fantastic biking roads around there. Cheap bike gear in Andorra too.

If you need accomodation near to Perpignan send a pm to Trickywoos - she has some very good contacts down there

16-04-06, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 454697819

hey all

im off to france early in may and need some things to do, we are going by bike but want to have targets as we go around!

we are planning to head via limoges, lyon etc etc possibly flicking into spain!!

No real set plans so please through anything into the equation!!!

cheers all and really look forward to ur suggestions!!

Regards
Alex

Limoges & Lyon are about 170 miles apart in a straight line, and over 220 miles from from the Spanish border. So, I can only assume you want to go via 1 on the way up and the other on the way back ???

How long are you going for ?
How many of you ?

I can give you some ideas but need some more info.

And this would be better in the Eurotour section.. (that is what it's for)

.

16-04-06, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jelster

Limoges & Lyon are about 170 miles apart in a straight line, .

220 miles apart, according to Monsieur Michelin, and as you suggest, pretty much east/west of each other, with Clermont Ferrand in the middle.

17-04-06, 07:31 AM

http://www.bestbikingroads.com

That is a good site that has riders given routes with reviews.
Jelster pointed me in the direction of the Voseges region in France and we are off there in 6 weeks and that site gives so many rides i am not sure where to begin

embee · 17-04-06, 11:43 PM

In the general area you're talking about, there's

the gorge de l'Ardeche (very picturesque road along the north side, see the classic views of the cirque and that arch over the river)

gorge du Tarn, takes you to Millau and the fabulous viaduc (that huge bridge jobbie)

a bit to the east is the gorge du Verdon, need a head for heights (bit of a common thread here I'm afraid

)

a nice selection of Roman type towns, Orange (Arc de Triomphe and Theatre), Arles (arena), Nimes (arena, maison carre), and the super Roman aquaduct at Pont du Gard

west nearer the Pyrenees is Carcassonne with the impressive fortified town,

further north in the Dordogne is Rocamadour

in the Pyrenees you can do the circuit of the cols, Col d'Aubisque, Col du Tourmalet (and the small track up to the Pic du Midi de Bigorre observatory at 2650m)

have fun!

16-04-06, 04:07 PM	#1
454697819 Guest Posts: n/a	Things to do in france - spain?? hey all im off to france early in may and need some things to do, we are going by bike but want to have targets as we go around! we are planning to head via limoges, lyon etc etc possibly flicking into spain!! No real set plans so please through anything into the equation!!! cheers all and really look forward to ur suggestions!! Regards Alex

16-04-06, 06:44 PM	#5
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Head for the Pyranees - some fantastic biking roads around there. Cheap bike gear in Andorra too. If you need accomodation near to Perpignan send a pm to Trickywoos - she has some very good contacts down there __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

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16-04-06, 04:41 PM	#4
chazzyb Guest Posts: n/a	Limoges and Lyon don't exactly lie on a straight line heading to Spain! Limoges however is near(ish) to 'Volcania'; an area where the mountains are extinct volcanoes. I've only ever seen it from the autoroute (A75?) in a car and have always wanted to explore. The eastern Dordogne region has some lovely biking roads, as do most of the non-flat areas of France. So much to do and so little time!

17-04-06, 07:31 AM	#8
TC3 Guest Posts: n/a	http://www.bestbikingroads.com That is a good site that has riders given routes with reviews. Jelster pointed me in the direction of the Voseges region in France and we are off there in 6 weeks and that site gives so many rides i am not sure where to begin

17-04-06, 11:43 PM	#9
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,801	In the general area you're talking about, there's the gorge de l'Ardeche (very picturesque road along the north side, see the classic views of the cirque and that arch over the river) gorge du Tarn, takes you to Millau and the fabulous viaduc (that huge bridge jobbie) a bit to the east is the gorge du Verdon, need a head for heights (bit of a common thread here I'm afraid ) a nice selection of Roman type towns, Orange (Arc de Triomphe and Theatre), Arles (arena), Nimes (arena, maison carre), and the super Roman aquaduct at Pont du Gard west nearer the Pyrenees is Carcassonne with the impressive fortified town, further north in the Dordogne is Rocamadour in the Pyrenees you can do the circuit of the cols, Col d'Aubisque, Col du Tourmalet (and the small track up to the Pic du Midi de Bigorre observatory at 2650m) have fun!