Orange to Les Tourettes following the Rhône

The Rhóne itself with its tributaries encompass a wide area and the cycle paths zig zag through these many waterways. The prevailing wind seems to follow the river valley downstream and a constant headwind travelling upstream. Soon the River Dróne will add its water weight into the main river. The course of the Drône regarded most recently by some experts the valley Hannibal followed towards the Alpine crossing. He took his army upstream in the Rhone valley away from potential conflict with Romans nearer the coast. But crossing the Alps was next.

The width of the Rhone is breathtaking and the current is significant. The Alpine Range looms in sight. Juicy fruit tastes delicious in the unabating high temperatures.