Today's theme is Auvergne! From Murol to Laguiole, the motorcycle playground is an endless stretch of twisties set against dreamlike landscapes.
We kicked off with the magic square: Croix Morand, Mont-Dore, Croix Robert. This time, I rode down the hill climb course. A great excuse to take it easy, because going uphill, I get carried away every single time. There are plenty of people around—August obliges. But as we pushed southwest, we rediscovered nearly deserted roads and valleys. Take Montboudif, for instance: a village world-famous for being the birthplace of Georges Pompidou.
After a picnic on the grass along the climb up Puy Mary, we earned our trophy at the summit. However, it was far too hot, so I decided to shave off a bit of the ride—at 35°C, it would have been a slog.
Still, we carved up some incredible roads on the way to Laguiole, including the spectacular Truyère Gorges.
Just before rolling in, a sudden thunderstorm slammed us, dropping the temperature from 33°C to 19°C in a matter of seconds, complete with a healthy dose of hail pelting the helmet.
We capped off the day with an improbable evening in a chic bistronomic restaurant in Laguiole!
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