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Today, we awoke to cloud and occasional rain, for the first time on our trip. We had planned to head for the coast but John suggested visiting the Somme instead as the weather was poor. On the way we needed to buy breakfast, get petrol and empty our chemical toilet. We found a boulangerie easily... Continue Reading →
After a good nights sleep and full of breakfast, we made our way to the bus stop to travel back to Guillestre. The bus arrived and we loaded our rucksacks into the trailer and got on. The driver then set off fast. He obviously knew the road well and, as it wound around the sides... Continue Reading →
We had originally planned a 8.5 to 9 hour day over three high cols (including one over 2900 metres) and Pic du Malrif (2906 metres). However, because we were both a bit weary and the guidebook advised that it would be particularly difficult following heavy rain, which we had last night, we decided on plan... Continue Reading →
We had a better nights' sleep in our single beds, after a lovely meal and a litre of wine, enjoying the company of various French people, including a young couple who spoke good English, who slept in the upper section of our bedroom. John was excited to have toast for brekkie, rather than plain bread,... Continue Reading →
I don't think any of us slept well last night. The room was stuffy and we took it in turns to go to the loo. Therefore, we were up early for breakfast and, when we set off, there was still frost on the ground. It was lovely and peaceful and we had the paths to... Continue Reading →
We had a long, hard day today with nearly 1400 metres of ascent over 20 kilometres. We left at 7.40 and set off up to Col Agnel (2744 metres) on the border of France and Italy. After enjoying the views, we began a long descent to Granges del Rio (2000 metres), stopping for a coffee... Continue Reading →
We stayed in Refuge Agnel for a second night so we could climb another 3000 metre mountain, Pain du Sucre. We rose at 6.45 for breakfast at 7.15 after a disturbed night's sleep, not unexpected for our first night at altitude. Also, I'd drunk so much water to make sure I didn't get dehydrated, that... Continue Reading →
Excited for the first day of our trek, we got up at 6.45, locked and moved the van to the place where we'd been told we could leave it, put our rucksacks on and left the campsite. We walked to Mont Dauphin station to get the 8.30 bus to St Veran, stopping to visit the... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow, we leave the camper van parked on the campsite and start a 6-day trek, roughly following the highest sections of the Tour de Queyras, staying in mountain refuges and Gite d'etapes. Therefore, today we're draining the waste tank and refilling the clean water tank, emptying the toilet, bins and fridge, and locking the bikes... Continue Reading →
We both agreed that today's paddle was our best ever. It even beats the sea paddles when I've seen seals and caves, I think! We thought we'd missed the opportunity because when I woke and looked at the clock it was 9.48 and we'd agreed to leave at 10.00. John got dressed and dashed to see... Continue Reading →
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