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Down and Up and Over and Down (104km)

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June 19th 2013
I'm writing this on June 20, which has turned into a rest day in Bourg d'Oisans since we are spending 3 nights here and the forecast for today is not as good as tomorrow's. So to try and catch up: After supper in Valloire we were met by Brice from the Routes des Grandes Alpes office who had earlier (when we were researching things) expressed interest in our trip - as in he thought he would do a ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more