Road trip to Ombleze

Chloe had found a new Gite just past the Gorges d'Ombleze which we were supposed to have gone to in May.  After a few cancellations and moves, we were finally able to go this weekend, and with mom!  Based on the price and remoteness, I was a little worried about what it would be like, but was very pleasantly surprised.  It was a very well refurbished farmhouse, with lovely furniture and cedar panelling everywhere (even in the bathroom!).  The kitchen was well equipped as well.  Next to the gite was a big field with knee high grass and a path carved through it to a small creek.

Glandon

I rode Glandon from the Maurienne with Martin -- my legs felt terrible and I was dropped, but what a wonderful alpine paradise it is up there.  1500 meters of climbing is a lot when you are not feeling fit, however.