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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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on se promène quelques minutes avec mamn, pour profiter du paysageon se promène quelques minutes avec mamn, pour profiter du paysage
on se promène quelques minutes avec mamn, pour profiter du paysage
en haut du Galibieren haut du Galibier
en haut du Galibier
vue du haut du Col du Galibiervue du haut du Col du Galibier
vue du haut du Col du Galibier
sublime vue en haut du Col du Galibiersublime vue en haut du Col du Galibier
sublime vue en haut du Col du Galibier
fantastic view from the top of the Galibier
les camping-cars sont déjà positionnés, une semaine avant le passage du Tourles camping-cars sont déjà positionnés, une semaine avant le passage du Tour
les camping-cars sont déjà positionnés, une semaine avant le passage du Tour
Day 02: from Hermillon (alt. 550m) to Hermillon. 98km / elevation gain 2500m D+ Col du Telegraphe (alt. 1566m) + Col du Galibier (alt. 2646m)
j'essaie de profiter du paysage au Galibierj'essaie de profiter du paysage au Galibier
j'essaie de profiter du paysage au Galibier
en montant le Galbieren montant le Galbier
en montant le Galbier
Day 02: from Hermillon (alt. 550m) to Hermillon. 98km / elevation gain 2500m D+ Col du Telegraphe (alt. 1566m) + Col du Galibier (alt. 2646m)
Le GalibierLe Galibier
Le Galibier
Day 02: from Hermillon (alt. 550m) to Hermillon. 98km / elevation gain 2500m D+ Col du Telegraphe (alt. 1566m) + Col du Galibier (alt. 2646m)
Le GalibierLe Galibier
Le 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 montant le Galibieren montant le Galibier
en montant le Galibier
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DSC08235
Day 02: from Hermillon (alt. 550m) to Hermillon. 98km / elevation gain 2500m D+ Col du Telegraphe (alt. 1566m) + Col du Galibier (alt. 2646m)
ascending the Col du Galibierascending the Col du Galibier
ascending the Col du Galibier
from Valloire, it's 18km of steep incline.
Le GalibierLe Galibier
Le Galibier
sculptures de foin...sculptures de foin...
sculptures de foin...
au bord de la route
en haut du Col du Telegraphe, sur le retour à Hermillon. en haut du Col du Telegraphe, sur le retour à Hermillon.
en haut du Col du Telegraphe, sur le retour à Hermillon.
Day 02: from Hermillon (alt. 550m) to Hermillon. 98km / elevation gain 2500m D+ Col du Telegraphe (alt. 1566m) + Col du Galibier (alt. 2646m)
en montant le Col du Télégrapheen montant le Col du Télégraphe
en montant le Col du Télégraphe
Day 02: from Hermillon (alt. 550m) to Hermillon. 98km / elevation gain 2500m D+ Col du Telegraphe (alt. 1566m) + Col du Galibier (alt. 2646m)
en direction de la Toussuireen direction de la Toussuire
en direction de la Toussuire
Que c'est beau, là aussi!
And we're ready for the 3rd day starting at Le Corbier!And we're ready for the 3rd day starting at Le Corbier!
And we're ready for the 3rd day starting at Le Corbier!
Day 03: from Le Corbier (alt. 1540m) – St Jean de Maurienne (550m) – to Le Corbier. 94km / elevation gain 2650m D+ Col du Glandon (alt. 1924m) + Croix de Fer (alt. 2068m) + Montée de la Toussuire
around La Toussuire, going down to St-Jean-de-Mauriennearound La Toussuire, going down to St-Jean-de-Maurienne
around La Toussuire, going down to St-Jean-de-Maurienne
Day 03: from Le Corbier (alt. 1540m) – St Jean de Maurienne (550m) – to Le Corbier. 94km / elevation gain 2650m D+ Col du Glandon (alt. 1924m) + Croix de Fer (alt. 2068m) + Montée de la Toussuire
fantastic view around Le Corbierfantastic view around Le Corbier
fantastic view around Le Corbier
Day 03: from Le Corbier (alt. 1540m) – St Jean de Maurienne (550m) – to Le Corbier. 94km / elevation gain 2650m D+ Col du Glandon (alt. 1924m) + Croix de Fer (alt. 2068m) + Montée de la Toussuire
flat bit before climbing the Col du Glandonflat bit before climbing the Col du Glandon
flat bit before climbing the Col du Glandon
Day 03: from Le Corbier (alt. 1540m) – St Jean de Maurienne (550m) – to Le Corbier. 94km / elevation gain 2650m D+ Col du Glandon (alt. 1924m) + Croix de Fer (alt. 2068m) + Montée de la Toussuire



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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