The vendange under way in the Coteaux de Glanes
The vendange under way in the Coteaux de Glanes
Our annual European cycle tour took us back to France in 1999 - 12th time for me, 10th for my wife, Carol. (We like it there.) This was only our second "solo" trip. We usually travel with one or two other couples. This was our first French tour outside of the two summer months - we travelled in September. As always, we travel unsupported (i.e., no "sag wagon") but we never camp. Rather we stay in small hotels or, occasionally, chambres d'hôte (B & B's). The following is a log of the trip - as usual it's far too wordy and filled with comments based on my personal bias. Caveat emptor! Despite the fact that Carol had slipped on ice at the end of January and broken her pelvis, we still averaged nearly 65 km per day in fairly mountainous terrain. She is tough!! Since we were both "banging on 60" at the time, YMMV (your mileage may vary).
The attached map shows our route. Select the trip segment below.
