Won’t be getting any higher, at least not on this trip. On the Cime de la Bonette.
Riding mountains gives me a crazy high, the combination of exercise and the views that come up. There are places where you can get similar views “for free”, without the work, but for me the feeling does not really compare.
You can just roll back, no force needed :) lots of people ride one way up and down. Or if you’re north of those passes you could also do a round like Bonette, then down via col de moutiers (gravel) then continue to descend the lower part of cayolle ramp, like this. I’m sure it would be an incredible day, take your time, don’t power yourself out at the bottom, have low gears and bring something to eat and sugary snacks. Amazing stuff.
As for a bikepacking tour i think you should plan riding a route des grandes alpes variants for your next holidays, and bring your drone too :) Lots of campsites on the way, no need to wild camp. But thunderstorm high up is scary shit.
Nice videos of great looking places!
Thank you for your suggestions! I’ve been doing medium size rides lately (70-80km, up the mountains then back) training and building up stamina. When I’ll be sure I can do it, I’ll try to go up there :) (Im on Cannes, btw)