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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
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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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quel panorama!quel panorama!
quel panorama!
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)
au Col de la Madeleineau Col de la Madeleine
au 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)
au Col de la Madeleineau Col de la Madeleine
au 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)
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)
ça monte sec!ça monte sec!
ça monte sec!
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)
au dessus de Saint-Francois-Longchampsau dessus de Saint-Francois-Longchamps
au dessus de Saint-Francois-Longchamps
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)
le Col de la Madeleinele Col de la Madeleine
le 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)
Papa descend du Col de la Madeleine. il fait frais, il y a du vent.Papa descend du Col de la Madeleine. il fait frais, il y a du vent.
Papa descend du Col de la Madeleine. il fait frais, il y a du vent.
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)
vue du haut du Col de la Madeleinevue du haut du Col de la Madeleine
vue du 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)
Saint-Francois-Longchamps, en descendant du Col de la MadeleineSaint-Francois-Longchamps, en descendant du Col de la Madeleine
Saint-Francois-Longchamps, en descendant 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)
Col de la MadeleineCol de la Madeleine
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)
Saint-Francois-Longchamp, juste avant le Col de la MadeleineSaint-Francois-Longchamp, juste avant le Col de la Madeleine
Saint-Francois-Longchamp, juste avant le 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)
le Col de la Madeleine: que c'est beau!le Col de la Madeleine: que c'est beau!
le Col de la Madeleine: que c'est beau!
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)
Que c'est beau vers le col de Chaussy!Que c'est beau vers le col de Chaussy!
Que c'est beau vers le col de Chaussy!
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)
amazing view around Col du Chaussyamazing view around Col du Chaussy
amazing view around Col du Chaussy
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)
la reine des géraniums!la reine des géraniums!
la reine des géraniums!
avant le Col de la Madeleine, petits villages au milieu de la montagneavant le Col de la Madeleine, petits villages au milieu de la montagne
avant le Col de la Madeleine, petits villages au milieu de la montagne
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)
en remontant aux Bottièresen remontant aux Bottières
en remontant aux Bottières
en remontant aux Bottièresen remontant aux Bottières
en remontant aux Bottières
au dessus de St Jean de Maurienne
Day 01: repos!Day 01: repos!
Day 01: repos!
time to rest
afternoon walk after day 01afternoon walk after day 01
afternoon walk after day 01



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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