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.
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Friday, July 05, 2013
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.

