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July 14th 2017
Published: July 20th 2017
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I’m still in France, waiting for the Chinese Immigration Bureau to deliver the work visa I’ve been waiting for (50 days already…) to get back to Beijing. For Bastille Day, I followed my parents on a wonderful trip in the French Alps around Saint Jean de Maurienne, where my dad and I took part in the cycling race of L’Arvan Villards. My dad took up cycling a few years ago, and now frequentl... Read Full Entry



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Jeremy Chiron
Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremyaroundtheworld
I am a 36-year old language teacher, currently working in Beijing. I was born in France but China has been my home for many years. I taught French and English in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, for 6 years. I never thought I would stay in China for such a long time but it’s been an amazing experience! Professionally speaking, teaching Chinese students is extremely rewarding. They are so hard-working and eager to learn new things. And then China… there aren’t enough words to describe this intricate (hence fascinating) country. “China is not to be liked or disliked: i... full info
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c'est parti pour le Galibier!c'est parti pour le Galibier!
c'est parti pour le Galibier!
Le col du Galibier: glorious slope!Le col du Galibier: glorious slope!
Le col du Galibier: glorious slope!
Day 02: from Hermillon (alt. 550m) to Hermillon. 98km / elevation gain 2500m D+ Col du Telegraphe (alt. 1566m) + Col du Galibier (alt. 2646m)
trying to take in the scenery as I ascend the Galibiertrying to take in the scenery as I ascend the Galibier
trying to take in the scenery as I ascend the Galibier
Day 02: from Hermillon (alt. 550m) to Hermillon. 98km / elevation gain 2500m D+ Col du Telegraphe (alt. 1566m) + Col du Galibier (alt. 2646m)
en haut du Col de la Madeleineen haut du Col de la Madeleine
en haut du Col de la Madeleine
Day 01: From Hermillon to Hermillon (alt. 550m): 69km / elevation gain 2500m D+ Lacets de Montvernier + Col de Chaussy (alt. 1522m) + Col de la Madeleine (alt. 2000m)
Montée des KarellisMontée des Karellis
Montée des Karellis
Le CorbierLe Corbier
Le Corbier
Le Galibier, more than just a mountain pass.Le Galibier, more than just a mountain pass.
Le Galibier, more than just a mountain pass.
this is where we stayed, at The Bottièresthis is where we stayed, at The Bottières
this is where we stayed, at The Bottières
Nous avons logé ici, aux Bottières.
Saint-Francois-LongchampSaint-Francois-Longchamp
Saint-Francois-Longchamp
Day 01: From Hermillon to Hermillon (alt. 550m): 69km / elevation gain 2500m D+ Lacets de Montvernier + Col de Chaussy (alt. 1522m) + Col de la Madeleine (alt. 2000m)
Lac d'AiguebeletteLac d'Aiguebelette
Lac d'Aiguebelette
en route, nous sommes déjà en Savoie.
autour des Bottièresautour des Bottières
autour des Bottières
At the Bottières, where we stayed. A few kilometers above St jean de Maurienne, on the way to La Toussuire.
au hameau des Bottières, de jolis chalets surplombent St-Jean-de-Maurienneau hameau des Bottières, de jolis chalets surplombent St-Jean-de-Maurienne
au hameau des Bottières, de jolis chalets surplombent St-Jean-de-Maurienne
At the Bottières, where we stayed. A few kilometers above St jean de Maurienne, on the way to La Toussuire.
petite ballade aux Bottières, ou nous logeons cette petite semainepetite ballade aux Bottières, ou nous logeons cette petite semaine
petite ballade aux Bottières, ou nous logeons cette petite semaine
At the Bottières, where we stayed. A few kilometers above St jean de Maurienne, on the way to La Toussuire.
Notre logement aux Bottières, avec une belle vue sur les montagnes autour de St-Jean-de-MaurienneNotre logement aux Bottières, avec une belle vue sur les montagnes autour de St-Jean-de-Maurienne
Notre logement aux Bottières, avec une belle vue sur les montagnes autour de St-Jean-de-Maurienne
At the Bottières, where we stayed. A few kilometers above St jean de Maurienne, on the way to La Toussuire.
la vue depuis les Bottièresla vue depuis les Bottières
la vue depuis les Bottières
At the Bottières, where we stayed. A few kilometers above St jean de Maurienne, on the way to La Toussuire.
les sommets en face des Bottièresles sommets en face des Bottières
les sommets en face des Bottières
nous venons d'arriver aux Bottièresnous venons d'arriver aux Bottières
nous venons d'arriver aux Bottières
premier apres-midipremier apres-midi
premier apres-midi
aux Bottières
petite marche autour du hameau des Bottièrespetite marche autour du hameau des Bottières
petite marche autour du hameau des Bottières
les aiguilles d'Arvesles aiguilles d'Arves
les aiguilles d'Arves
au dessus des Bottières
Les Aiguilles d'ArvesLes Aiguilles d'Arves
Les Aiguilles d'Arves
Snow has almost disappeared in July



20th July 2017
c'est dur!

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Follow that Road
Must be great to tackle your French Alps Jeremy as a relaxing sojourn from tackling the frenetic streets of Beijing. By the way, do you bicycle in Beijing? I have heard they were trying to ban electric bikes but what about the pedal variety?
21st July 2017
c'est dur!

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

Cycling those roads
Thanks for the message, Dancing Dave! Cycling the Alps was sensational! I can't wait to go again! I do cycle in Beijing, and it's actually one the best places to do so in China, as there are tons of cylcing lanes everywhere. I lived in Fuzhou for 7 years, and cycled every day there, but it was a bit risky! Beijing is so big, so spread-out, it can take a while to cycle from one place to another, and when it's polluted, it aren't pleasant! But I'd rather cycle than take the bus or subway...

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