2nd Base Camp  -  St. Jean de Maurienne 73300 

(el. 560m)  {67km NEE of Bourg d'Oisan} 

8 nights from Sat 14th Sept '13 to Sunday 21st Sept '13th inclusive

"Cyclo Maurienne"  provides comprehensive directions to over 50 climbs and day rides

Camping: Camping Le Marintan, 1, rue de la Provalière - 73140 Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne Camping municipal des Grands Cols, 422, Avenue du Mont-Cenis -  73300 Saint Jean de Maurienne - Tent site for 1 or 2 persons per day from 14 € to 20 €
Hotel accommodation:     '3 stars'  or  '2 stars' *  Hotel du Nord (where PapaBear has stayed); or *  Hotel de l'Europe Saint-Jean de Maurienne; or *  Etap Hotel Saint-Jean de Maurienne); and

 6 Immediate Climbs

Car trip is 149km from our 1st Base Camp at Bourg d'Oisans to our 2nd Base Camp at Saint Jean de Maurienne, although the direct, albeit hilly route via Allemond, is only 67km

St Jean de Maurienne is surrounded by famous Cols and Montagnes