Well, we are likely to start in Valencia, Spain and head along the coast going through Barcelona, Perpignam, Montpellier, Provence, Marseilles, Cannes, Nice, and possibly San Remo. Probably leave from there. Will likely stay overnight in smaller towns around the ones mentioned as we prefer to stay in smaller places rather than the bigger/crowder places packed with tourists. We are going in the last week of Sept. too, so tourist crowds should be to a minimum by then in our experience.

Any routes in those areas would be greatly appreciated. Any tips are also appreciated as this is my first "riding" trip to Europe. The most I start thinking about it, the more it seems like it will be a completely different and more complicated than out typical european vacations with a handbag, no reservations, and very little planning involved. I guess I should get a list of LBS in the areas in case something breaks or need anything.