France tour from Geneve to Nice.

[jmt.row]

Hey guys.

 

I am planning a trip with my girlfriend. Thought I would post the route we are planning to get some ideas from anyone who has done something similar. Have posted the over night stops.

 

We are going unsupported and while the distances look long, we are both strong cyclist and are happy to travel very light. Basically we are following the rough route of lots of the tour groups do looking for the famous climbs.

 

Any thoughts on how easily finding a big shop to get cardboard boxes from in nice for the return flight will be?

 

Itinerary France trip

 

Land 11 August 9:20 am in geneva

 

86km

 

11 August - Cluses

 

140km

 

12 August Borg saint maurice

 

120km (adding in col du mont Cenis)

 

13 August Le Mariton.

 

Through Le grave , drop bags, apl d'huez, back to le grave

120km

 

14 August le grave.

 

Barcelonnnette 124

 

Or

 

Barcelonnette via lac da Serra-poncon 134

 

 

15 august Barcelonnette (le sauz)

 

106km

 

16 August Roure

 

130km

 

17 and 18 August Nice

 

 

Any thoughts will be much appreciated!

 

James