Castellane, Gorges du Verdon loop
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Loved it...... I wonder how long it would take to get there from Calais? hmmm ...
Thank you for sharing franco
Easyjet to Nice, then you'd be there in under under 2 hours
You'd have to hire a bike of course. Alternatively I drove from here to Calais in February with the family, took 12 hours, in a big, comfy car, with my wife sharing the driving.
Aha, loads of UKGSERs coming down then, I'll get me 'tosser' salute warmed up
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Talking of 'classics' I saw this when I was in the garage filling up before heading off. Nice old Beemer.
One of the oldie without my classic in front of it Interesting forks he's got there.
Talking of 'classics' I saw this when I was in the garage filling up before heading off. Nice old Beemer.
One of the oldie without my classic in front of it
Interesting forks he's got there.
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Did the Gorge du Verdon and Castellane last summer in perfect weather - brilliant, fantastic, amazing
Great pics Rob - was in the Gorges last year with some mates and had a fantastic ride (the one I had always promised to do with Shenzi but never managed it - anyway, I'm sure he was there in spirit alongside).
For those who haven't been there then this is one of the 'bikers must do's in your life - Robs images show it as it is - clean roads (no crap in the middle or on the edges), breathtaking views and awesome bends
Jim McS
For those who haven't been there then this is one of the 'bikers must do's in your life - Robs images show it as it is - clean roads (no crap in the middle or on the edges), breathtaking views and awesome bends
Jim McS
Funny you should say that. I was actually thinking of Shenzi today when I was stopped during one of me many photo session, as I'll be over his way in a couple of weeks. I'll raise a glass to the auld fella tonight. 
Franco,
Excellent,photos and write up. Not too jealous as Julie and I are staying in Castellane at the Lavande Campsite 13th August for 3 or 4 nights.
Doing Gorge Du Verdon and Route Des Cretes D23.
I think there will be lots of traffic
Your post sir has made me very excited.
Excellent,photos and write up. Not too jealous as Julie and I are staying in Castellane at the Lavande Campsite 13th August for 3 or 4 nights.
Doing Gorge Du Verdon and Route Des Cretes D23.
I think there will be lots of traffic
Your post sir has made me very excited.
Fantastic
This is part of my planned summer trip
I'm booked into the Hotel du Commerce in Castellane.
Good god man we are following in some of your footsteps again this year.Look forward to your trip report Cooperman
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Look forward to your trip report Cooperman
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great minds.....
We'll be there 1st week in July.
Lucky Man Franco
What a stunning place to live
Cracking photo,s
Good job it didnt rain tho with that slick on the back
What a stunning place to live
Cracking photo,s
Good job it didnt rain tho with that slick on the back
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I did the Gorges du Verdon at the end of July last year en-route to Santander. Very little traffic other than the odd hay wagon holding up a few cars (which were swiftly passed with a smug smile). Possibly one of the most enjoyable days riding of my life.
Have a great time.
Have a great time.
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Cool, might be a bit more traffic around then
We'll be there on Friday 6th July.
We are coming over from the Pyrenees stopping in Sete and will not get time for a loop of the Gorge. Can you recommend the most scenic way into Castellane.
What a stunning place to live
Cracking photo,s
Good job it didnt rain tho with that slick on the back
Funny enough, I was looking at Cardy's website last night, it's not a slick just yet, but better change it before I go to Le Mans in June
Rob
We'll be there on Friday 6th July.
We are coming over from the Pyrenees stopping in Sete and will not get time for a loop of the Gorge. Can you recommend the most scenic way into Castellane.
Cool, my Mum is over that week, I'll bring her up to Castellane on the bike ha ha.
How long have you got to get from Sete? If you've got to do it in a day, you could always do the first part on the motorway to Avignon, should take an hour and a half or so, then you can go up Mt Ventoux if you've never done it before? From there, head south towards either Apt then onto Manosque. From there head to Valensol and Riez, and this is the area most famous in provence for vast lavender fields which stretch as far as the eye can see. Smells lovely too
From Riez, it's 15k or so to Moustiers-St-Marie then you can go along the north side of the Gorge to Castellane, or up to Mezel, then blat down the Route Napoleon, which is longer, but if you're planning a loop of the gorge later, no biggy.
Rob
Oh yeah
And the first week of July should pretty much be peak time for the lavender
And the first week of July should pretty much be peak time for the lavender
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