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Advice on following TDF 2011..?

  • 19-03-2011 7:52pm
    #1
    Madou
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    This July I'm planning on following the TDF stage-by-stage around France. My plan is to do it on a shoestring. Basically backpacking, camping and hitch-hiking my way through it.

    I wonder have any of you out there any experience of following the tour in such a manner? The last TDF stage I saw was atop The Wicklow Gap in 98. Following the thing on TV just doesn't cut it any more and this feels like something I need to do.

    I'll grab the boat to Roscoff and head down to Vendée for the GD. Any advice/money saving tips/ do and don'ts would be welcome...


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  • #2
    Hermy
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 11,489 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hermy


    This may or may not be helpful but French Revolutions by Tim Moore might be worth a read.

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  • #3
    bcmf
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    pre booking campsites (especially on the Tour route) may be essential.
    There are govt run 'Municpal' Campsites. Usually cheaper but may be lower in quality.
    I really have never used public transport in France so cannot comment on that.

    Getting a decent pop up tent that takes no more then 20-30 mns to set up will turn into a godsend if you are thinking on moving every night or so.
    As for Grand Depart on Noirmoutier I recommend here ->http://www.camping-les-moulins.com/en/ its on the main road from the mainland at the last roundabout and about a 20-30 min walk from the Gois.

    I wouldnt be sure if you could follow every stage without a car.


  • #4
    2 Wheels Good
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    Might be worth looking at an interrail pass
    Whether you're over or under 26, might be a useful option, and cheaper than you think.


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