Cycling the most iconic climbs of the Alps

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July 14th 2017

Published: July 20th 2017

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

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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le 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

le Col du Glandon

the last 3 km of the Col du Glandon were the most difficult

presqu'en haut du Col du Glandon

on top of la Croix de Fer

La tartiflette pour récupérer!

Tartiflette is a specialty from the Alps, with potatoes, (strong!) reblochon cheese and bacon. We had lunch afterwards with all the participants.

Mountains are gorgeous around Le Corbier

above le Corbier

this is the rock massif you will notice as you get close to Le Corbier and La Toussuire.

above La Toussuire

so peaceful up there

Did you notice the small church?

Incredible France

this is the view we had from Les Bottières

Depuis les Bottières

Resting after Day 03.

We're done; we did it!

Et pourtant, nous decidons d'en remettre une couche le 4e jour!

Nous décidons de monter aux Karellis (alt. 1600m),

au dessus de St Michel de Maurienne (je crois)

We ascend towards the Karellis ski station (alt. 1600m), Day 04

going up towards the Karellis

Day 04

je suis devant... pour le moment.

Day 04, to the Karellis

towards the Karellis

feeling good on Day 04

20th July 2017

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

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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