Day 2 - Tuesday 1st July
Today saw us tackle some high mountain roads, the well known Col de I'Iseran, Col du Galibier and Col d'Izoard. But the day would not end well for someone!
Checking out of the hotel, we got chatting to the receptionist, yes, the same one that told us off the previous night for the loud music. Anyway, she invited the club back for another stay next year, saying we would be most welcome. And was most disappointed that we didn't invite her to the party!
Weather looking hot once again!
She did provide us with a great photo location not far from the hotel; so it was added to the itinerary.
Back on the D902 we headed towards Cormet de Roselend.
Not bad driving scenery.
The climb.
Next, Col de I'Iseran. At 2764 metres, it is the highest paved pass of the Alps and a mainstay of the Tour de France having appeared 8 times.
This was also our location for lunch. Nice view.
Down the Col e I'Iseran.
On to Col du Galibier and collected myself a sticker. We had a quick break and while Jennifer (E92 M3) and Richard (E63 M6) decided to use the tunnel to the otherside, everyone else decided to go over the very top.
Pretty narrow at the summit.
No safety barriers.
Let's go down.
Rain clouds ahead.
Reminds of the last scene in the Terminator.
Fourth and final pass of the day was Col d'Izoard. By now the rain had started. Not only that, the cloud had moved in. It was dark, wet and getting worse.
A wet climb.
By the time i came down Col d'Izoard i had fallen way behind the others due to stopping for photos.
Behind a very slow bus.
Only just fitting under the rock.
Our hotel for the night was on ascent of Col du Vars. The rain was still coming down hard and about a mile from the hotel, i got hit by a rock slide! Not a huge one, but a few rocks hit the car. Not a problem i thought, i'll check the damage at the hotel. When i pulled in to the hotel car park, something wasn't right. Upon checking the car over, i had a flat tyre. Not the end of the world, i'll get some air in and see what kind of puncture i had. Tyre held zero air. Ended up calling the breakdown company and to be fair they collected the car within the hour. Obviously nowhere was open for new tyres so had to wait until the next day.
Hotel for the night.
View from the room.
In the meantime, we all needed beer n food after a long day.
Ribs for 4!!
These were fantastic!!
HUGE burgers!
Stats for the day.
