Just as in Les Saisies, I opted to descend into the valley for breakfast rather than fork out 10 euros for what admittedly would no doubt have been (and was later confirmed as) a delicious start to the day. Unlike Les Saisies, though, the morning was cool (14 degrees) as the valley was narrow and the sun hadn't yet cleared the ridge. Plus my legs were dead because of the lack of carbohydrates in last night's meal (note: pigeon is not a good recovery food!). But this time I knew the road, traffic was light (no cows or trucks), and even the air itself was magnificent - the uncharacteristic lack of cars/motorcycles no doubt contributing to that effect. Once back down to the valley floor I was enjoying the wonderful descent along the river when I
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