• Col de la Forclaz (the Swiss one)

    September 4, 2024 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F

    I rode into Switzerland. Even though there were border control agents, they did not look at me. I stopped at the sign, glanced at them to see if they cared about me (no), and rode into their country. I noticed some heavy metal doors leading into the mountains next to the road. I've heard stories that they are well prepared to repel invaders; I guess it's true.

    There is a Col de la Forclaz in Switzerland. Yesterday, I went over a pass with the same name in France. Who copied whom?

    On the other side of the pass, there is a pull-off to look down at the Vallée de Rhône. The sign was plastered with stickers. I added mine; look closely.
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