2425 feet today and 59 miles! Left Tessy-sur-Vire, after a very nice breakfast and ensuring we had a baguette to go with our meat and cheese for lunch.
Back down to the river to pick up the path and then we wiggled our way south, turning every half mile or so to get around the various farms and fields. Still following the Voie Vert, which by this time looked like the leafy lanes of Surrey! The majority of the route was on rail trails which are brilliant when going uphill! Can only go as steep as a train would go, which is not that steep for a bicycle!
Stopped for coffee only once, as we only went through one town!
It’s a real treat when the profile looks like this with these massive hills…
And ends up w/ only a 1-4% climb!
We had our lunchtime picnic at the top of the first hill and our second lunch on the second descent. Absolutely loved freewheeling for miles downhill!
The scenery was mostly French farmland and forest. Still so quiet out there. Felt like we were the only ones on the trail mostly. Only when we got near a town did we see a few cyclists or walkers, and some really well-behaved dogs.
At mile 59, we arrived in Ducey accompanied by a bit of rain. Staying a lovely old B&B. Found some strong beer for Steve.
Had dinner at the Clapton Cafe and Brasserie - fois gras to start, sautéed beef for Steve and a smoked fish on sauerkraut for me. Lots of good wine was enjoyed. Then back for a big sleep!
Don’t get Fromage Blanc for dessert!
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