Day 4-Col Mythiques des Alpes- Lac de Serre-Poncon




The rain last night broke the humidity and we had beautiful weather for our ride around Lac de Serre-Poncon.  Over a couple of lumpy bits to get out of Embrun and then we emerged to these stunning vistas of blue blue water with mountains surrounding.  There were vacationers waterskiing and boating because it is a holiday weekend! Tomorrow is Bastille Day!  Should be fun to climb Mt. Ventoux tomorrow.  Hopefully the mistral winds won’t be too strong on the grand famous Mountain of Provence.  
I loved this ride into Sisteron through the apple orchards and rocky peaks.  We have begun to see lavender fields as we near Provence, deep purple in color, and filling the air with their well-known aroma.  
Sisteron is an 11th century city situated on the banks of the river Durance. It is also called “the gateway to Provence” because the city lies in a narrow gap between two long mountain ranges.  

The WiFi here will not let me upload many pictures today but will try to update again tomorrow morning




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Checking out the cheese chariot or dessert chariot

Peter, B, Neil and Susan

Chris and Pete and Giro colors at dinner

Lavender fields B and Gunth

Peter climbing 


Chris and B




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  1. barron.mark@gmail.comJuly 13, 2023 at 10:06 PM

    Thank you for the beautiful description of the ride to Sisteron. It was so pleasant to read! Another day of relief from the heat was welcome!
    Enjoy your last day of riding and we will be very happy to have you home!! Love you!

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