Assault on Sault

Until yesterday afternoon drivers had in the majority been considerate but suddenly, below Orange, it changed: they passed close and fast. Today, after 20 km or so they switched back to considerate again - weird.

Took the minor road from Mormoiron to Sault where cyclists outnumbered cars 10 to 1. This the Gorge de Nesque route climbing to 800 metres.

Chamonix on way up. Enjoyable climbing at average 3.5% but slightly scary: potential rock falls to the left and potential cyclist falls to the right, plus the eternal threat of being caught in a thunderstorm.

Camping above Sault, rain looks probable.Read more