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We were up early once again and enjoyed a beautiful sunrise, followed by a lovely breakfast. While we were preparing to leave, a helicopter shot past the refuge down to the valley below giving everyone a surprise. It returned a few minutes later with 3 big bags hanging below, which were dropped behind the refuge.... Continue Reading →
After a hot night and bread and jam for breakfast, we left the refuge in the mist, walking steadily uphill. The ascent to the Col de Ferret was long ... it's the highest col on the main TMB route... but worth it when the mist parted to give glimpses of stunning views. At the col... Continue Reading →
These posts on Tour du Mont Blanc are 11 days late because I couldn't keep up with editing photos and writing blogs while we were trekking. It's all over now, and we've had some adventures... mostly good, but a couple of bad. I think I can conclude that we've all enjoyed the challenge, the company,... Continue Reading →
We woke to news from the others. Their flight from Geneva to Manchester was delayed by a couple of hours so they wouldn't be here until after 3 o'clock, and we'd need to occupy ourselves until they arrived. The cloud had lifted and the sun was shining. It was great to be able to see... Continue Reading →
We had intended to a go for a walk today but it started raining at about 5 o'clock in the morning and was still drizzly at 8 o'clock. We couldn't see the lake or the mountains, which were just metres from the campervan! We had a cup of tea in bed and took our time... Continue Reading →
Today we've said goodbye to the others and left Guillestre for part 3 of our trip. We've moved from France to Switzerland via Italy, ready to meet 4 friends who fly out on Sunday for Tour du Mont Blanc, an 11-day trek around Western Europe's highest mountain. We packed the washing line, table and chairs,... Continue Reading →
Judith joined us for our hike today. We left the campsite just after 7.30 and drove for about 45 minutes up to Ailefroide (1507m) in the Ecrins National Park. The town was busy, with campers, climbers and walkers everywhere but, luckily, we found a good parking sport for Bertie. He's rather long so it can... Continue Reading →
Nothing much to report from Wednesday. We did very little apart from some shopping, and checking our kit for part 3 of our trip. Anne, Mark, Rob and Ben are flying out to Geneva on Sunday and we're doing Tour du Mont Blanc together. We'll need to carry all our kit between refuges and hotels... Continue Reading →
We had an adrenaline filled day today, with a climb up a gorge (including a cliff with an overhang 😳) assisted by ladders and cables, then an eventful paddle on the Gyronde for John. The morning was quite relaxed, with a lie in and then some chores around the van, such as emptying the loo... Continue Reading →
Today we did a hike which we did last time we were staying in Guillestre. It's a lovely walk because the landscape and views are spectacular. Today there was a bonus, marmot stalking! We left the campsite quite early again because we knew the hike up to the ridge was steep and on the sunny... Continue Reading →
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