Castellane to Vence: Done in more ways than one 🏁

June 23, 2018

Before heading out this morning I wandered the streets about 6:30AM. The town square was bustling because they were setting up for a Saturday market. I also took the opportunity to take a few more unobstructed photos of Castellane. I opted for the shortest ride to Vence where we ended the tour. My legs are toast and I did not have it in me to climb a lot or go long. I still rode 74km with 3200’ of climbing. The day started rather rudely with 8km climb averaging 6-7%. However there was a lovely downhill through the Gorge du Loup into Vence. Vence is a lovely place and seems to be much less touristy than Nice.

One of several murals on the building walls in Castellane.

The clock tower and entrance to the upper street.

A lovely door with carved lions and a great knocker.

The main water fountain from medieval times.

Our hotel, the post office and the rock and chapel this AM.

A last view of Castellane as we climbed out of the valley this AM.

My last Col. There was an opportunity to do one more but I didn’t have it in me and the weather was dicey.

My bruschetta, salad and orangina, no beer.

A beautiful waterfall on the descent through the Gorge du Loup.

One of many beautiful stone buildings in Vence which is just outside of Nice,

Today's ride: 74 km (46 miles)
Total: 1,778 km (1,104 miles)

Rate this entry's writing	Heart	0
Comment on this entry	Comment	0