13:51

TFI Friday! wink Cheers everyone, have a great weekend! grin

11:46

End of summer high peaks ride: Cirque de Troumouse, Barrage des Gloriettes & Col de Tentes. Awesome rugged beauty!

10:47

So lucky to have this super cute new neighbour. Also lucky she hasn't learnt to roll in the mud like mama yet! wink

12:31

Lunch at Lou Bigourdan. Cheers! Spot the off menu dessert. Tiramisu was fantastic too, mind. Best to try both, ja? wink

13:08

Today's ride: Round & up East side of Col de Beyrede, mostly in beautiful shady forests. Bit crowded up top mind! wink

09:08

Bit misty on this morning's stroll. Love me some sunburst action smile

11:23

Today's ride: Lac du Tech & the (relative) wilderness above. Beautiful stuff.

12:21

Working on shades positioning. How's this? Feeling great, new fastest time climbing Col d'Aspin! #OlderIsStronger? wink

12:33

Another day in cycling paradise smile What passes for a picnic when you have to carry it up Col du Tourmalet wink Cheers?!

18:48

Appero time is a little different when last night's guests didn't quiet finish the bubbly. Well - someone has to! wink

09:10

Pratiwi very happy to meet pigs on our walk today. Pigs equally interested. Who is more excited to eat who though? wink

09:14

Stopping to chat with the neighbours on this morning's misty walk.

13:41

July mode engaged! wink After tapping out 100km+ on the TdF route this morning time to relax & see how the pros do it.

10:46

TdF Tourmalet day. Great atmosphere. No rain but maybe not so later? grin Loving my #FullyPro sunny placement - LOL! grin

12:35

Lunch @ Centre Routier l'Imprevu. 5 courses for 14.50. Very nice, esp. the cheese board. Must be bargain of the trip!

10:13

Viaduc de Chapeauroux (& matching bridge we crossed). Impressive structures for a tiny village in middle of nowhere!

09:00

Passing through Haute-Loire. Beautiful rolling hills & friendly natives. Am sure French farmers think we are mad! wink

09:32

Alpe d'Huez: super famous cycling climb but village not v.pretty. Luckily return via Villard-Reculas is spectacular!

20:25

This evening's episode of 'random goodies from the local patisserie': Blueberry & creme tart thing. Yummy! tongue

17:27

Sunshine: check! Pool: check! Snow-capped mountains behind us: check! Smiles: check! Almost feels like a holiday! wink

16:03

Rest stop overlooking Lac de Grand Maison on the Western side of Col du Glandon. Looking nice and full thankfully.

13:09

Col pics sans velo? Avec femme will have to do wink Came up North side on super tiny road - defo by bike next time! smile

09:22

Huge ride to Arpettaz/Crest Voland/Aravis/Croix Fry. Charcuterie lunch. Beer above Lake Annecy to finish. Magic day!

13:26

Today's ride: social spin up Col de la Forclaz, which means... snack stop! Ham & cheese galettes all round - nom! tongue

14:37

Camping by Lake Annecy. Bit grey on arrival but remnants of today's storm look cool blowing over peaks on other side.

12:42

Obligatory, 'seek out Asian food whenever in a town larger than we are used to' lunch photo. Yin Ba, Annecy. Nom! tongue

11:51

Quick (& damp) look Annecy old town. Part of a good tourist pic is making busy places look calm wink & it's only June!

11:47

Park in central Annecy at lunchtime? No chance! But let's have a look. Arrived just as this spot was vacated. Lucky!

12:44

Passing Geneva so went looking for a good curry house. 'Bollywood' just over the border in Gaillard. Nom, nom, nom tongue

08:39

Short stroll this morning by the shores of Lake Geneva. A dip might have been tempting last night, but not right now!

14:20

What passes for small snack when you burnt 4400kcal on the last ride: croissant stuffed with Lindor. Yes, I had 2! grin

10:42

We were given free public transport passes in Switzerland, so on our last day here used on cable car to Hasliberg smile

09:44

Dream day on the bike: Grimsel Pass. Furka Pass. Susten Pass. Blue skies. Lakes. Snow. 121km. 3476m vertical. Yowza!

12:31

Lunch stop by Lake Brienz - on our way to Innertkirchen. Thankfully having more luck with Swiss weather this year smile

12:02

Swiss supermarket find: something wrapped in bacon wrapped in beef. They had me at 'wrapped in bacon' wink Nom! tongue

14:32

Back into Wengen to catch the train 'home' to our camping. Some particularly well kept gardens here. Beautiful place.

14:03

Obligatory, 'hiking past cows in Switzerland' shots wink

13:54

Heading back downhill now. Back through more beautiful forest. First time I've seen purple pine cones!

12:34

Lunch with a view... nom, nom, nom tongue

11:48

Out of the forest to spectacular views down the Lauterbrunnen valley. Another amazing Swiss hiking experience!

11:28

Hiking above Wengen & Lauterbrunnen (Switzerland). What a day!

10:08

Heading out of Wengen on a little hike today. Up into the forest for the first leg...

09:54

Random shots from train window on the ride between Lauterbrunnen & Wengen (and back).

20:03

Sunset stroll by Lake Thun on another beautiful evening. Wow!

14:52

Rest stop by Lake Thun. Enjoying coffee & cake while admiring the view.

13:46

Scenic detour above Lake Thun. Normally I'd ride roads like this but today snail does the work saving legs for later.

12:22

Lunch by a random rest spot in Switzerland. After stopping noticed a nearby restaurant was popular so ducked in. Nom!

19:01

Quick look at little medieval square in Le Landeron. Think the road needs replacing with cobbles for more ambience.

11:05

Today's ride: more exploration of the Swiss Jura. Silly steep final climb & descent home a blast! Beautiful stuff smile

14:15

Magical walk in Gorges de l'Areuse. Found randomly looking at maps years ago happened to be passing by today. Lucky!