Lots of leafy secluded areas ...
A beautiful ascent and a rewarding last push. This is the direct road route (and prefered to the off road alternative Cormet d'Areches) from Beaufort to Bourg St. Maurice. 
The lake and church features on the IGN Serie verte (TOP 100 No.53) map cover for the region.
Mist was forming when we stopped for the night near Ref du Plan de la Lai.
At last, the Cormet de Roselend! Spot the marmotte on the rock!
The descent is great, 47mph into Bourg St. Maurice then down the valley towards Moutiers and the Tunnel du Siaix.