Grenoble

The route past Saint Marcellin was along the river, pleasant and lined with walnut orchards. The veloroute was livelier this sunny weekend. At the picnic table, I met a group of friendly Ardechois, one of whom was embarking on a five month trip.

We rode together till Grenoble. The route gets boxed in more and more by towering rocky mountains from all sides, some of it capped in bright white snow. The prominence of these peaks is impressive and makes for a dramatic setting for Grenoble.Read more