Tour de Samoëns !

Summer has arrived and it's raining men in Samoëns this week as we've hosted a group of ten cyclists, or "MAMILs" (Middle Aged Men In Lycra), as they call themselves.

With the goal of tackling as many 'cols' (mountain passes) as humanly possible, our cyclists arrived from Manchester with their own equipment and an appetite for energy supplements and protein bars.  Yes, the guys have eaten us out of house and home and we've never had guests more appreciative of the chef's efforts !  

Impressing us immensely, throughout the weekend our charming MAMILs have climbed the Col de Colombiere, Col des Aravis, Col de la Ramaz and Col de Joux Plane.  They're looking forward to heading back to the little hills of the Lake District, which will now seem like a walk in the park after their alpine conquests...