13-08-2018, 07:54 AM
From Megeve you have views towards Mont Blanc and the associated ranges, spectacular!
As a family we first visited in 1986 along with Jess Ince, Stella Wilson and the Hood family. I visited the campsite and was amazed to see a large photo of us all on the wall of the owner's home!
We attempted to recreate the scene...
I was reminded of a story involving Jess whilst there. She broke down inside the Mont Blanc Tunnel and, as we were ahead of her, was left in a pull-in for rescue. We continued to the French entrance/exit and waited, for what seemed like an eternity, until all traffic stopped coming out. Some 5 minutes later Jess' grey Box Saloon appeared being pushed by a Renault 5! The traffic behind gave the effect of a champagne cork being popped!
We explored the Alpine meadows and ate well, enjoying the rest from seemingly relentless driving the previous week.
After three days we said our goodbyes and drove a short distance back down the valley to a small hamlet near Faverge. We were to stay with friends we had met first when they stumbled upon the Scottish Austin Seven Rally 4 years ago in their camper van, mistakenly thinking it was a Campsite! After a discussion we persuaded them to stay, travel with Tony betts on the road run the next day and enjoy the Ceilidh - we have been firm friends ever since!
As a family we first visited in 1986 along with Jess Ince, Stella Wilson and the Hood family. I visited the campsite and was amazed to see a large photo of us all on the wall of the owner's home!
We attempted to recreate the scene...
I was reminded of a story involving Jess whilst there. She broke down inside the Mont Blanc Tunnel and, as we were ahead of her, was left in a pull-in for rescue. We continued to the French entrance/exit and waited, for what seemed like an eternity, until all traffic stopped coming out. Some 5 minutes later Jess' grey Box Saloon appeared being pushed by a Renault 5! The traffic behind gave the effect of a champagne cork being popped!
We explored the Alpine meadows and ate well, enjoying the rest from seemingly relentless driving the previous week.
After three days we said our goodbyes and drove a short distance back down the valley to a small hamlet near Faverge. We were to stay with friends we had met first when they stumbled upon the Scottish Austin Seven Rally 4 years ago in their camper van, mistakenly thinking it was a Campsite! After a discussion we persuaded them to stay, travel with Tony betts on the road run the next day and enjoy the Ceilidh - we have been firm friends ever since!