We drove over the Alps instead of under them.on toll roads and so enjoyed the gorgeous mountain scenery between Briançon and Grenoble. Roads perfectly navigable and driveable and smooth tarmac all the way.
Stopped in Grenoble - Storm Amelie making its presence felt
Stayed at Les 3 Pucelles campsite a green leafy city campsite, English spoken, hot untimed showers, clean toilets no soap but toilet paper. 22€ per night with EHU paid extra by meter, no ACSI open all year round, we took the last place that day apparently.
Walked 10 mins to the nearest tram stop (Grenoble lies at the bottom.of three valleys, it's famous for its new easily navigable tram system, Green mayor and council, v ethnically diverse - one third pop students, known as France's Silicon valley, and it's the flattest city in France!) bought a day tram ticket at the machine (€5 each) and validated them on first tram.We caught 2 trams into the centre of town.
Reminded me of Sheffield (but flatter), walkable city centre, with beautiful river and old town. Lots of animated homeless people in discussion with the police as we passed through the centre.
Took the bubble cable car (4€ each) return up to the Bastille a ruined fortress across the river for very fine views of Grenoble in a brief let up from the persistent rain, coffee in the restaurant and down again (eyes fixed firmly on horizon, only 4 mins duration 😊),
walked to the Musees de Grenoble fine art museum saw a Picasso exhibition there (he gets everywhere) and enjoyed 20th century artists on display - particularly Kandinsky, Matisse and Pissaro.
Two trams home in heavy rain. Hot showers and retreat to the van. Rained all night, camp site v quiet.
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| Pass between Briancon and Grenoble - Col du Lauteret - 2058m |
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