The wind in the Maritime Alps did not let up. We spent our time doing other things but then made the decision to head to Annecy where we hoped to get some flying in otherwise we would do other things. So after spending Saturday morning at Castellane market we spent the rest of the day in the Verdon gorge followed by Bastille day celebrations in St. Auban village. A late start on Sunday and we hit the road again heading for Annecy. From Grenoble onwards we were in...

After the last day of the comp was cancelled due to windy conditions, we hit the road again to get some miles in. We drove about 5 hours before deciding to stay in Lleida for the night. On Sunday we continued our journey back to France. On the way we wandered around beautiful Girona and drove through some gorgeous countryside. We arrived in Collioure on the coast of France and settled into our accomodation at the Casa Pairel Hotel. Collioure is a Gorgeous coas...

Laden with our tandem paraglider, some camping gear, a snack and the essential G&T to enjoy at the summit, we headed out from Soleilhas, via Col de Bate to Crete de Teillon. After about 3.5 hours (with at least half of that I was wishing I was a mountain goat) we reached the summit. (6250ft) My legs didn't want to work anymore! Waiting for sunset wasn't an option as that was at least 3 hours away! So we enjoyed our meal at the summit and then set up camp in...

This morning was spent exploring Brianconnet and Gars - two very beautiful French villages. Mind you they are all pretty special. We have been blown away by them. Just when you think you have seen THE prettiest one, around the next bend, perched on the side of a hill is......yep.....you guessed ....another. Being quite hot today we stripped off for a swim in the river in Gars. Let's just say that refreshing fails to describe it. In fact I don't even think the w...

The weatherman says the conditions are not ideal for flying for the next 2 days so walking it is. I just knew I'd pay the price for indulging in the delights of the patisserie! Route: about a 4 hour round trip Le Prignolet, les Caulettes, St Pierre chapel, Veraillon ruins, Le Sagne, le Prignolet. See album photos for each place.