“When selecting a European rental vehicle, it’s important to balance cargo capacity, economy and handling. Lars’ Ford Galaxy (six-speed) was absolutely dialed for a casual Monday drive over the Col du Galibier from Savoie south through the Alpes du Haute Provence.” – Adam Craig

“Snow eventually melts the further South you go…and our track from Valloire to the Maritime Alps surrounding Val d’Allos was decidedly South.” – Colin Meagher

“The French aren’t afraid of some engineering challenges. Here we’re stopped, blocking the cliff-side road, trying to get a zoom on what looks like a bitchen’ waterslide park (the green tube in the center of the frame), which ended up being some kind of aqua-neering triumph, jumping one river over the next, making that hydro-power.” – Adam Craig

“Le French Roach Coach: Adam’s keen eye, always looking for the next meal, caught this roadside Creperie on the (far, rural) outskirts of Briancon. Turns out we were the first customers at this new location, 180 years after this fine family opened this fine eatery. Do you crave sweet, or savory?” – Lars Sternberg

“We looked down on this turn from our memories of the 3rd stage last year… at that time all we got was a snapshot run and then a race run; but we all craved a another crack at this trail.” – Lars Sternberg