The End of an Epic Journey | Grand Ballon & Belgian Beers

This is the final leg of our massive Alpine adventure. We start in the German vineyards of Liel before crossing back into France to finally conquer the Grand Ballon in the Vosges.

It’s a day of contrasts—from the "fucking great" sweeping bends of the Vosges to a sobering visit to a massive WWI memorial. We push through to Rochefort, Belgium, for one last night of laughs and Belgian beers before catching the ferry home. We wrap it all up with a final debrief on the boat, crowning the best roads of the trip. Spoiler: Switzerland stole the show.

Timestamps

0:00 – Leaving Germany: Manfred’s wine and Wolfgang’s hospitality

2:39 – Crossing the Rhine into France

4:01 – Conquering the Grand Ballon

6:02 – A sobering stop: The WWI Memorial

11:59 – One last pizza & night in France

14:38 – The push to Rochefort, Belgium

16:22 – Final Beers: Discussing the "Sheriff"

19:25 – Back on the Ferry: Crowning the Best Road of the Trip



Route: Liel (DE) to Rochefort (BE) and the Ferry.

Highlights: Grand Ballon, WWI Memorial, Rochefort.

Stay: Rochefort, Belgium.

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BIKES

Mike rides a 2016 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000 with a full Black Widow stainless system and carbon can.

Chris rides a 2009 BMW R1200GS Adventure

Smillie rides a 2021 Suzuke V Strom 1050

Yachtmaster rides a 2023 BMW R1250 GS.


MUSIC

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