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Some alternative routes exist. Where these offer a reasonable variant, usually because they are either shorter or offer a better surface, they are mentioned in the text and shown in blue on the maps.

Language

French is spoken throughout the route, although many people – especially in the tourist industry – speak at least a few words of English. In this guide, French names are used with the exception of Bourgogne and Bretagne, where the English Burgundy and Brittany are preferred. The French word château covers a wide variety of buildings, from royal palaces and stately homes to local manor houses and medieval castles. See Appendix F for a glossary of French terms that may be useful along the route.

THE LOIRE CYCLE ROUTE

Near Bouchemaine (Stage 23)

PROLOGUE

Getting to the start

StartLe Cheylard (442m) or Langogne (914m)FinishGerbier de Jonc, Geographic Loire source (1417m)Distance31.5km from Le Cheylard, 51.5km from LangogneWaymarkingNone

For those arriving by bus at Le Cheylard, or by train at Langogne, the following directions will take you to the start of the route proper at the Geographic Loire source.