Thanks for the reply, budwilson.
We’re actually heading off tomorrow, so your reply was perfectly timed.
Current plan is to stay inland until after Bordeaux, though we’re very flexible in that.
From Angers we’ll head towards Tours, then cut south at Saumur, towards Niort, Bordeaux, Bayonne/Biarritz and Hendaye.
Still debating the best route through Spain. Most planners (Komoot, Google, Cycle.Travel, etc) seem to point us inland via Tolosa, Ordizia, etc., though we’re inclined towards the coast. We’ve both been to San Sebastián before, so not a must-do, but certainly not avoiding it. Have never been to Getaria, so might be worth heading that way.
I’d be interested in any thoughts anyone has on which route is better.
Regarding accommodation, booking.com will probably be our mainstay. Target is to average no more than €80 per night for a twin room. Hopefully this is easily achievable as we head out of peak season into September.
Decided not to take camping gear as it reduces the load very significantly and just simplifies everything. Obviously more expensive now, but hey, we’re treating ourselves
Hadn’t thought of warm showers, but worth keeping in mind - thx.
And thanks to everyone that contributed advice above - very much appreciated!!
Let the adventure begin !!
We’re actually heading off tomorrow, so your reply was perfectly timed.
Current plan is to stay inland until after Bordeaux, though we’re very flexible in that.
From Angers we’ll head towards Tours, then cut south at Saumur, towards Niort, Bordeaux, Bayonne/Biarritz and Hendaye.
Still debating the best route through Spain. Most planners (Komoot, Google, Cycle.Travel, etc) seem to point us inland via Tolosa, Ordizia, etc., though we’re inclined towards the coast. We’ve both been to San Sebastián before, so not a must-do, but certainly not avoiding it. Have never been to Getaria, so might be worth heading that way.
I’d be interested in any thoughts anyone has on which route is better.
Regarding accommodation, booking.com will probably be our mainstay. Target is to average no more than €80 per night for a twin room. Hopefully this is easily achievable as we head out of peak season into September.
Decided not to take camping gear as it reduces the load very significantly and just simplifies everything. Obviously more expensive now, but hey, we’re treating ourselves
Hadn’t thought of warm showers, but worth keeping in mind - thx.
And thanks to everyone that contributed advice above - very much appreciated!!
Let the adventure begin !!