High plains drifter

Early start in order to tackle the hilliest stage so far. 1300 metres of ascent with no access to water along the Gorge du Verdon. Looking up at the road twisting above me and the gorge made me feel ill!

Passed an English cyclist on the same route who said he never wanted to cycle another gorge - however he still had a long way to go.

Camping in Castellane - hit lucky in choice of site.Read more