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(…) I left Valloire early in the morning, wonderful breakfast in the Hotel de la Poste with real pain au chocolat!! This time, I drove up to Col du Galibier, which is a must each year in the Tour de France. This is real fun, to drive up to over 2600 m 1st gear, second, third, bend 180 degree, down in first gear and so on. You can really get addicted to this. Again on the top wondeful views, cows and sheeps are running around freely so be aware!
Further to Briançon, then to the Col d’Izoard. The more we approach the coast, the drier the landscape gets, also the vegetation is changing, reminding me already of Provence…
I originally planned to make a stop in Vars, but then decided to push through until Valberg, a beautiful little town with great views and the tranquility I was looking for. This time, I booked into a private bed and breakfast, in a chalet on the hill with a fantastic view over all. Check it out when you come by, it is called La Croix Saint Jean.
Before going to bed, I grabbed the car again, I cannot get enough, this 25 year old engine is working like a clock and loves the mountain drive. I was recommended a round tour to Gorges du Cians et de Daluis. What a treasure! It looks like Colorado here with canyons, rocks and nice roads again. I love to discover the countryside by surprise, how beautiful it is when spontaniousness is rewarded like this!
Tomorrow we meet the sea, I can already smell it…
(to be continued)
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