A wonderful cycling loop in the Vosges mountains from Le Markstein via Route des Crêtes and Col de la Schlucht. Lakes and cols were the features of today’s ride
Col du Petit Ballon
Still on the theme of ‘Ballons’, today I tackled the Col du Petit Ballon on a beautiful September day here in the Vosges
Le Grand Ballon
I decided to ignore the weather forecast and took on this toughish ride to the highest point of the Vosges mountains, Le Grand Ballon. The gamble paid off…
Limoux
An early morning ride in the Aude department of south-western France. I managed to bag another nine cols!
Les Gorges de la Nesque
I finally got to see les Gorges de la Nesque. It’s been on my list for years. An amazing gorge road that goes on and on and on..
Montagne de Lure
A sixteen mile climb through the forest took me to le Sommet de la Montagne de Lure, to be rewarded with far-reaching views. It’s like a mini Mont Ventoux..
Col de Perty
Ride on a rainy day over the Col de Perty and Col Saint-Jean, after which my luck ran out…. !
Col du Négron
A ride on a sunny but chilly and very windy day in Provence, over the hills via the Col du Négron and Col de l’Homme Mort
Col du Granier
Still in the Chartreuse this ride from Entremont-le-vieux to Col du Granier bagged me another 4 cols on the way! Beautiful day. Beautiful scenery.
Col du Cucheron
After the last ride, I revisited that amazing gorge road (la route des Gorges du Guiers Mort) to get photos and find out more..