@jon If I was to try to get from the Pyrenees, to the Belgian border, by train, with a bike, and an interrail pass, exactly how masochistic is this likely to end up being ? I'm not in a rush. And may ride a few bits?
@quixoticgeek Not too bad. All TERs take bikes, normally no reservation and sometimes a free reservation needed. So it's eminently doable, if you have some time!
@jon excellent. I want a slow, relaxed, leisurely pootle back north. So this sounds perfect. And worse case I can always ride bits where I can't take a train.
@quixoticgeek There are a couple of really nice lines through the Massif Central if you have time. Or go via Bordeaux or Lyon if you need to do it not too slowly.
@jon ooh. Which lines, I can plan them in.
@quixoticgeek Beziers-Neussargues-Clermont Ferrand, or Nimes-Clermont Ferrand - as marked in green.
@jon @quixoticgeek Can recommend that route! It does take a while, so remember to pack lunch 🙂
@quixoticgeek that one goes over this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garabit_viaduct