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Weather: Sunny/thunderstorms. Temperature: High 30 degrees Distance: 37.4 km – Elevation +630 m -550 m My bed last night was bliss and I slept like a log. A full breakfast prepared by our hosts was enjoyed in the company of the family and the other guests. After a visual inspection of a modern day tandem ridden by our German friends We said our farewells and started out just after 7.30am for the days destination of Besancon

Distance: 38.0 km – Elevation +880 m -850 m Weather: Sunny. Temperature: High 31 degrees The stay last night at the Auberge de Jeunesse, although relatively expensive, was comfortable and clean. Jean Pierre had without prior discussion with me arranged for the VF representative, Jacques Guy, to collect us from the hostel this morning and to drive us to Mamirolle some 15 kilometres from Besancon to commence walking from that point. I was disappointed with Jean

Distance: 21.1 km – Elevation +550 m -280 m Weather: Early Rain Later Sunny. Temperature: High 21 degrees It was a warm night and being located by a small river there were plenty of midges so my sleep was not the best. Breakfast had been arranged for 7.00 am which we enjoyed with our hosts before setting out around 7.30 am for our intended destination of Ouhans. It was raining when we left requiring the use

Distance: 15.5 km – Elevation +360 m -140 m Weather: Sunny. Temperature: High 27 degrees I slept well and after a good breakfast which we enjoyed in the company of Mr and Mars Salomon we set out just after 9.00 am – a later start than usual as we had only around 15 kilometres to walk to our intended destination of Pontarlier. It was still damp with a little rain as we climbed out of Ouhans

Distance: 18.9 km – Elevation +590 m -330 m Weather: Sunny. Temperature: High 29 degrees The hostel was clean and comfortable and I slept well. I woke to realise that today would be my last day in France – a 700 kilometre journey that I started 35 days ago and one that has taken me through diverse regions with many memorable moments.I will miss the French people with their many kindnesses and hospitality. There were