Day 5 Crozant to Moutier Rozeille

60 miles, ascent 1500 metres, average speed 10.06 mph, elapsed time 5hrs 33 mins

Rained all day, windy at times but the temperature was warmish. The morning started with a steady climb away from the Hotel du Lac which is located on the banks of the river Creuse. The river depth was 5 metres lower than normal due to some sort of maintenance going on, it looked as though the tide was out.

The day’s route continued along the Vallee de la Creuse similar to  yesterday but this time “on steroids”. Arrived at the brew stop after 14 miles feeling very damp under my waterproof. The route to lunch included some interesting descents into the valley due to the wet and gravelly road surfaces. Lunch came at 28 miles at a restaurant in Saint Fiel. More rain and climbing until afternoon brew at 42 miles again by the Creuse.

The group is spread between 2 hotels tonight, one in Aubusson and one 3 miles further on, no prizes for guessing which one I am at! Still, 3 miles less to do tomorrow.