Euro-Feejer
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Still at the conference in Interlaken, Switzerland, and another decent-weather day came up. The agendas got moved around so that everyone could have the full day for outings. So we had a much more relaxed plan in mind (compared to the afternoon trip last week - 3 high passes in 4hours).
The Simmental (post title was misspelled) is a mountain valley that heads from the Thunersee near Interlaken toward Geneva. We chose to leave the main valley on a side loop through Les Diablerets. Then when the road began to drop down towards Aigle and Lake Geneva, we headed north to Gruyeres, a town famous for cheese production. The return trip was over the Jaunpass back to the Simmental, then Interlaken. With very few switchbacks, and gently curving roads that flowed easily at the 50mph limit, it was easy to bask in the scenery as we rode. Total miles were just under 150, so we enjoyed unhurried stops for coffee and walking around a couple places.
Heading into the Saanen/Gstaad area, looking toward the ranges in the direction of Gsteig (our side loop).
The main route to Geneva heads eastward this direction from Saanen, but we diverted southward.
The Gsteig area.
The cappuccino and hot chocolate break in Les Diablerets. It’s still odd getting used to crossing from the German-speaking to French-speaking side of Switzerland. This place had a sign (in German) that welcomed motorcyclers, but the waitress had trouble understanding our German or English.
The “devils” mountain range, named the same as the town (Les Diablerets).
From Les Diablerets, we headed down this valley.
Looking back, as we headed northward near Les Mosses
The valley of Chateau d’Oex. David Niven (the actor) lived much of his life here and died here.
Approaching the fortress of Gruyeres, famous for its cheese.
Another pause for lunch and dessert in the Gruyeres walking zone…
… and a stroll around the fortress.
On the return trip of the day’s loop, just over the Jaunpass.
Further down the Jaunpass
Approaching the Simmental again (returned to Interlaken via this same valley that began our day.
The perfect day ended with an added treat… This alpenglow scene from our hotel balcony.
The Simmental (post title was misspelled) is a mountain valley that heads from the Thunersee near Interlaken toward Geneva. We chose to leave the main valley on a side loop through Les Diablerets. Then when the road began to drop down towards Aigle and Lake Geneva, we headed north to Gruyeres, a town famous for cheese production. The return trip was over the Jaunpass back to the Simmental, then Interlaken. With very few switchbacks, and gently curving roads that flowed easily at the 50mph limit, it was easy to bask in the scenery as we rode. Total miles were just under 150, so we enjoyed unhurried stops for coffee and walking around a couple places.
Heading into the Saanen/Gstaad area, looking toward the ranges in the direction of Gsteig (our side loop).
The main route to Geneva heads eastward this direction from Saanen, but we diverted southward.
The Gsteig area.
The cappuccino and hot chocolate break in Les Diablerets. It’s still odd getting used to crossing from the German-speaking to French-speaking side of Switzerland. This place had a sign (in German) that welcomed motorcyclers, but the waitress had trouble understanding our German or English.
The “devils” mountain range, named the same as the town (Les Diablerets).
From Les Diablerets, we headed down this valley.
Looking back, as we headed northward near Les Mosses
The valley of Chateau d’Oex. David Niven (the actor) lived much of his life here and died here.
Approaching the fortress of Gruyeres, famous for its cheese.
Another pause for lunch and dessert in the Gruyeres walking zone…
… and a stroll around the fortress.
On the return trip of the day’s loop, just over the Jaunpass.
Further down the Jaunpass
Approaching the Simmental again (returned to Interlaken via this same valley that began our day.
The perfect day ended with an added treat… This alpenglow scene from our hotel balcony.
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