Fantastic ::008::
And good to see you a bit out of your depth, having always been in awe of the type of riding you do it was very refreshing to see you struggling in "my world", glad you liked it though, I really like tarmac, and that in the Alps is my very favourite.
French tolls - card in tank bag pocket, or bike jacket pocket that is easy to reach whilst sat on - or have a bag of coins handy and choose a manned booth, hand over bag of coins and let the operator take the right cash and give you the bag back. If two up get the Mrs to sort the tolls, she can take off gloves and get out card as you slow for toll, and also can stow a new ticket in a pocket as you ride away from toll - simples ;-)
I do however steer clear of camping, there are just so many empty Hotels in the Alps during summer time, always warm if it is cold, or cool if it is hot, somewhere to dry your gear if you are wet and easy to walk in / walk out with none of this pitching a tent in pouring rain nonsense - and far less to carry - in my huge metal panniers, take out inner bag / walk into hotel - simple
Fit some more road orientated tyres and keep the 1200 for these type of trips ::008::