Diagonale
Perpignan
to
Dunkerque
What is a diagonale?
Essentially, a ride of 1100kms or more, self supported and self organised, across France, from one point to another on the French map above. The route is also self-planned and receipts should be collected and sent in for accreditation.
The official length of this particular one is 1190kms which must be completed in less than 100 hours. For more more details, please click on the link:
Suggested stops
Perpignan -
Food - Bages(72), Faugeres(136), Le Caylar(190), Mostuéjoulis(245)
Sleep - Chanac(285) Day 1=285k - 18h (6am start + hills)
Food - Ruynes(366), Sainte Florine(425), Pont du chateau(485), St Germain(545)
Sleep - Toulon(590) Day 2=305k - 24h (hilly start)
Food - Nevers(655), Neuvy sue Loire(735), Montargis(795), Saint Memmes(850)
Sleep - Serris (915) Day 3=335k - 24h
Food - Saint Sauveur(982), Noyon(1025), Péronne(1080), Lens(1145), Fletre(1195)
Dunkique - 1239k Day 4=324 - 24h
Total 90h
Climbing
6400m. Max 5,8%
Detailed Map and GPX Download
