The Unforgettable Journey by Jacki Jenkins From Widnes to Folkestone is where it all started, In Folkestone, we met, and the Alpine convoy departed.From Calais to Troyes, Dom, John, and Jacki rested,Then embarked on the journey, in which we were fully invested. Through France’s straight roads, we travelled with persistence, To the grand hills of the Alps—I was in awe of their existence.Winding and twisting, the steep road lay ahead,To… Read More »The Unforgettable Journey by Jacki Jenkins

Day 14, Friday, Isere by Stuart T Having arrived at the Bourg St Maurice campsite the previous evening, we had unpacked and set up the LCC campsite. The campsite is fantastic, based next to the river.  Featuring its immaculate shower block and bistro. All for the sum of 5 euros each per night, brilliant. The river is dam-fed, with one am and one pm release (all at no cost). Today’s… Read More »2025 LCC Alpine Paddling Holiday Day 14: Friday, Isere by Stuart T

Day 13, Thursday, Veneon by Roy M The mighty Vénéon delivered a truly Alpine experience – glacier-fed, fast-flowing, and unmistakably cold! We put on just below the Via Ferrata, beneath towering cliffs and snow-dusted peaks, and paddled down to Le Plan du Lac, conveniently finishing beside the local rafting centre. The water was crystal clear, ice-cold, and turquoise – the kind of glacial beauty that’s hard to describe but unforgettable… Read More »2025 LCC Alpine Paddling Holiday Day 13: Thursday, Veneon by Roy M