Hi,
me and my cousin as planning a fairly big trip in europe and as it is the first time we go on a touring, i would greately appriciate any kind of help.
The plan is to start fron France in Dieppe and terminate in Italy in Ancona. We have created a nice route plan and we are aiming to need around 15-17 days to reach the destination. The estimated distance is around 1700km.
I have several questions and i would be greatful if you could provide me with any info possible.
1) Crossing Alps. As this sill probably be the hardest part of our trip, i would like to know if anyone has passed through alps by using the road at the level of Lyon and comes out near Turin. Another path i found possible was through the tunnel but i suspect bicycles might not be allowed there.
2) Weather. we are planning on going in mid -september. does anyone know if there is a lot of rainfall during this time?
3) Strength/experience. We are new to touring and even worse, i havent been using a bycicle for big distances. Saying that, we are a bit fit and around 25years old. In your opinion do you believe will be possible to complete the trip? An average distance per day is calculated to be around 110km.
thank you in advace,
marios
me and my cousin as planning a fairly big trip in europe and as it is the first time we go on a touring, i would greately appriciate any kind of help.
The plan is to start fron France in Dieppe and terminate in Italy in Ancona. We have created a nice route plan and we are aiming to need around 15-17 days to reach the destination. The estimated distance is around 1700km.
I have several questions and i would be greatful if you could provide me with any info possible.
1) Crossing Alps. As this sill probably be the hardest part of our trip, i would like to know if anyone has passed through alps by using the road at the level of Lyon and comes out near Turin. Another path i found possible was through the tunnel but i suspect bicycles might not be allowed there.
2) Weather. we are planning on going in mid -september. does anyone know if there is a lot of rainfall during this time?
3) Strength/experience. We are new to touring and even worse, i havent been using a bycicle for big distances. Saying that, we are a bit fit and around 25years old. In your opinion do you believe will be possible to complete the trip? An average distance per day is calculated to be around 110km.
thank you in advace,
marios