Anyway, we're up and out for 09:15 or a 200 mile trip around Mont Blanc via Cormet Roseland, Col du Pre, Col des Saises, Megeve, Chamonix, Col des Monets (stopped for lunch at 3 bears restaurant which was in a working farmyard!!), Col de la Forclaz and into Switzerland. Just before we left Switzerland, Al pulls into a petrol station to top up - didn't need doing but Switzerland petrol is 20% cheaper than France & Italy. Steve didn't want any at first until the price was mentioned, and then the true spirit of Yorkshire came to the fore. Actually Steve was an illegal immigrant having sneaked into Switzerland without a passport which he had left behind. Al had plans to deny all knowledge of any acquaintance, especially when compounded with taking advantage of the cheap fuel.
Back over into Italy via Grand St Bernard Col, down to Aosta and then along the S26 towards Morgex and back over into France via the Petit St Bernard, which ends at Bourg Saint Maurice.
Early bar closing has been circumnavigated by a visit to the InterMarche!! Steves on cider and Als on wine.
Temperature peaked at 36c and Als wearing suncream
Cormet de Roselend
Three Bears farmyard delight
Fugitive from Swiss justice before succcessful re-entry into Italy at Grand St Bernard
People Smuggling Accomplice
A 'Long Way Down' moment
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