En Route Again – Challes les Eaux

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Scarfell Pike – Renamed by the New York Times!

Vulcanicity, the Debut Ding, Avoiding the Pains of Aix – plus Perceptions of Proper Peaks!

“12-Across. What is the highest point in England (8,4)?” Our last morning in Digoin, we chatted to an American chap over a coffee as he wrestled with his crossword.

“Scafell Pike (7,4)” we replied. So it appears that both we and the Ordnance Survey have got the spelling wrong.  According to the informed source of the New York Times, we have missed out the ‘R’ in ‘Scarfell.’ What IDIOTS we are!

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30s Site Review – Campsite Municipal Le Savoy, Challes les Eaux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, S.E. France

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A Spectacular Site – Campsite Municipal Le Savoy.

Mountains, Lakes, Thermal Springs, WINE; Puppy Pulling Power – and Passing up Petrol Power!

Campsite Highlights

Campsite Municipal Le Savoy – nestled between the beautiful Savoie lakes and the two Natural Regional Parks of the Bausges and Chartreuse mountain ranges is the thermal resort of Challes les Eaux. It has a rich architectural heritage and is surrounded by unspoilt countryside.

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To Tow or Not to Tow? – Is it Safe to Tow in High Winds?

Updated with new information 31/7/22

“He’s not the Messiah. He’s a very naughty boy!” Storm Brian prompted a lot of posts on caravan forums as to whether or not it is safe to tow in high winds.

Since Autumn, the season of mist and mellow fruitfulness – and the Autumn gales – is also the season for windsurfers to be jolly, I thought that I would share some windsurfing wisdom with you!

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Digoin – Now That’s What I Call a River Walk!

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Caravan Envy, a National Identity Crisis, The Lollipop Ladies and Ships in the Sky!

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