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© Alan Castle 2010

First edition 2010

ISBN: 978 1 85284 571 1

Printed by KHL Printing, Singapore

A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

All photographs are by the author unless otherwise stated.

Dedicated to all lovers of adventure and to Carys – may she enjoy life to the full.

‘All I seek, the heaven above

And the road below me.’

‘The Vagabond’ from Songs of Travel, Robert Louis Stevenson, 1896

Acknowledgements

My wife, Beryl Castle, has always over the years given freely of her advice, support and encouragement during the planning, research and writing of my guidebooks, and for this book there was no exception. For this I am ever grateful. Beryl accompanied me on my ride across the Massif Central along the GTMC and has also helped in the preparation of the sketch maps for this guidebook. I am indebted to Alan and Sheila Sides, two experienced cyclists and mountain bikers, who accompanied us in France and offered much advice. In particular they provided plenty of information and suggestions for a road route across the region. Finally, I thank the team at Cicerone Press for their professionalism in publishing this and my other guidebooks.

Advice to Readers

Readers are advised that, while every effort is made by our authors to ensure the accuracy of our guidebooks as they go to print, changes can occur during the lifetime of a particular edition. Please check the Cicerone website (www.cicerone.co.uk) for any updates before planning your trip. It is also advisable to check information on such things as transport, accommodation and shops locally. Even rights of way can be altered over time. We are always grateful for information about any discrepancies between a guidebook and the facts on the ground, sent by email to info@cicerone.co.uk, or by post to Cicerone, 2 Police Square, Milnthorpe LA7 7PY.

Front cover: Mountain bikers taking a break before the Buron de Paillassère–Bas (Stage 4, photo: Alan Sides)