Distance travelled so far : 31.5 kms
13o today - cloudy and cool
We spent today climbing in the Massif du Veves Mountains and reached the highest point of the Via Podensis, 1210 m. Then we dropped down through the forest to the Gorge D'Allier, crossing Pont Eiffel (not as grand as it sounds!) and reached our gite in Monstrol d'Allier - 16 euros per person for bed (four bed room) and breakfast. This town is an important railway link and has a hydro-power station built in 1926. (Another parcel home tomorrow to lighten the pack!)
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| Climbing in the Mont Massif du Veves |
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| Coffee and wifi stop in Saint-Privat d'Alli |
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| Chapel and fort in Rochegude |
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| Baguettes for lunch |
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| Looking down the gorge towards Monistrol-d'Allier |
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| Monistrol-d'Allier from the Pont Eiffel |
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| Pizzas and internet at The Pain du Sucre at the main hotel |
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2 comments:
Good to see you on the road again - leaving the fancy urban tourist activities far behind. Hope the scenic countryside, rustic accommodation and authentic French cuisine lives up to all expectations! Let us know if the local wine is up to Australian standards.
Great scenery - exhilarating, you must be enjoying it. Here, in Lake Macquarie, Spring is in full swing - the sweet pittosporum is in flower plus orchids and other shrubs. Had a great family time last w/e with Nic up from Sydney, Alicia and co around and Wil on skype.
All the best.
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