I finally got to do this ride to visit the intriguing Buddhist temple of Montchardon, in the Vercors region of France
Col de la Machine
I rode the ‘other way’ around Combe Laval to see the balcony road from the opposite edge of the cirque
Col de Tourniol
A new ‘gateway’ into the Vercors followed by a steep climb to a secret viewpoint..
Col de la Molière
Ride in the forest turned out more interesting than expected
Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte
Went in search of three maidens
but they were stony-faced
Canyon des Ecouges
Climb of Route des Ecouges to the scary tunnel and beyond..
Les Glovettes
No churches, no clocks, no cows.
Sorry
Tunnel Mortier
Went in search of two closed tunnels, and found one (open!)
Tunnel des Ecouges
Less of a ride, more an exploration. Finally got to see the scary tunnel..
La vallée de la Vernaison
A ride down the beautiful Vernaison valley on a scorching hot day…