From the Grand-Serre ski slopes, we decide to go over the Pass of Alpe du Grand Serre, descend into the valley behind and then cross the Pass of Olliet. On the steep slope leading to the pass, recent storms had carved out deep gullies and at a narrow passage, VLV’s right rear wheel slip slightly and slide into a deep gully. It is so deep that the rear axle is resting on the differential housing as the wheel is spinning in the air.
 
1. Uncomfortable position! The picture doesn’t show it but the slope is really steep.
 

 
 
2. Bad posture.
 

 
 
The only way to get VLV out of this bad stept is to fill the ravine with rocks. It works and an hour later, VLV is free .
I don’t go for a second attempt and decide to follow another trail to Parché Pass.
 
3. From Parché Pass where we have our picnic.
 

 
 
4. After a rather exposed descent, we arrive at Pierre Percee Arch in the middle of the afternoon.
 

 
 
5. Amazing to find an arch in the middle of a pasture…
 

 
 
6. We find a nice spot to sleep nearby, up in the hills.
 

 
 
7. Alpine pasture and small lake.
 

 
 
8. We have a beautiful view to the south and the Dévoluy massif.
 

 
 
9. Low-angled light as the sun sets soon.
 

 
 
10. Herd at sunset.
 

 
 
We’ll be back with the next update shortly. 😉