Stella Six Pack

[JohnnyBoxer]

There were a host of bikes and bikes at the campsite at 2500m

A Britsh Tuono, with TKC's on

A very simple SWM Trials bike, set against the lac and homage to my first XR250, I used to ride 20 years ago

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

So, after we made the campsite, it was time to scale as far up as we could up the Col Sommelier

I got up to about 2670m with Tom and Micky, whilst the other 4 made the top to about 2800m

Views were stunning up there

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Sunday, most decided to have a day off the bikes and so we mooched about, i had a swim in the muncipal pool, whilst John and Decky had a run to Alpe D'Huez and others watched MotoGP or went for an afternoon beer

Plans were made for the last week and Germany got the nod, Malc planned a route for the 460 mile run and by necessity French motorways would need to be used

On Monday we bade farewell to our Irish friends

Destination was Sud Schwarzwald to a hotel familiar to all of us, for 3 nights

It was a long, hot and hard day...........................but it was well worth it

Best road of the day was the sublime Col du Galibier near Briancon

 

[Micky]

So, after we made the campsite, it was time to scale as far up as we could up the Col Sommelier

I got up to about 2670m with Tom and Micky, whilst the other 4 made the top to about 2800m

Views were stunning up there

Long Tom, JB and myself stayed here. Son Martyn (1150GSA) Mr Smooth (1200GSA) and the Oirish contingent of Dec and Somclan (F650GS Dakars) went the extra km to the snow line

So far so good JB .... keep it clean

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

A hotel with it's own chapel, resplendent with roses

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

After the long haul, to Germany we had a few days mooching - visiting Touratech and taking in the splendid Schwarzwald roads, where the tarmac never ends and all the bends are constant radius

I never tire of Black Forest views like this

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

On the last night, the restaurant at our hotel was closed (day off), so the owner arranged for another hotel to accomodate us and the treat was a horse & carriage to transport us the 3miles there, courtesy of our hotelier

It was one of the trip highlights, which took us on road, then offroad across fields and through some forest trails

Typical of the German hospitality

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Wending our way back to the ferry, we finished off with a couple of nights in the Eifels, near the Mosel to round off a wonderful trip, in great company

My rider's view the trip.....................a perfect GS cockpit for me and the bike performed seamlessly

 

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

Well worth the wait JB, grand photos and narrative , transporting me through Europe once again from the comfort of my computer chair. Watched Mickys videos of Stella run and Galbier excellent stuff.

 

[Ash]

VG JB

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Thanks chaps, it was a grand trip with super weather albeit rather warm at times

 

[Nutty]

Nice report JB

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Nice report JB

Looking forward to hearing what you thought about my back yard............the Yorkshire Dales

 

[gebrauchtwagen83]

nice report JB, was there myself but didnt catch up with you guys. glad you had a good one

 

[Tarka]

Nice one JB.....finally written it eh?

Yup,the Col du Galibier is superb....it's usually on my 'way in' to Bardonecchia.

So you went to the Stella without 'doing the Stella' on the Sunday?

No badges???

Even if you don't need no steenking badges,that's a shame,amigos.

 

[Bilko]

Great report and photo's JB and thanks for not mentioning my slight detour on the way to the Schwarzwald.
Malc

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Great report and photo's JB and thanks for not mentioning my slight detour on the way to the Schwarzwald.
Malc

It would be wrong to use the P word

 

[leedude03]

Our base for the next 2 nights was just under Les Arcs at Peisey Nancroix, a wonderful alpine village full of charm and character

The hotel was Chalet La Tarine http://www.latarine.com/en_index.htm?lang=fr

A lovely hotel, with spectacular views, rooms, an outdoor terrace and good parking for bikes

On Thurs night we were lucky to have a singer, to entertain us and very good he was too, made for a very relaxing evening

We were there 2 weeks ago, grand place, did you manage to go and see the Notre Dame des Vernettes its the little church just out of the village.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

We were there 2 weeks ago, grand place, did you manage to go and see the Notre Dame des Vernettes its the little church just out of the village.

Sadly not

Another time .....

 

[Tonibe63]

Nice report JB.
It appears we crossed paths as we met a some of your group on the Col.
Were you on this corner?


Some your group in this one


Stopped by the snow but pleased for our first attempt