The road closure was just beyond that curve.

Panoramic view still cannot convey how beautiful this is. The lake is artificial.

Col du Mont-Cenis

September 6, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F

This lake and mountains are a three-star destination by themselves. If the landslide had not closed it, the road would continue into Italy. This is where I turned around and backtracked over roads from this morning and yesterday afternoon. The French Ride sent me a new route with an option to continue into Italy if I feel like making it a long day.Read more