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John and I did did the high level variant of the hike today, whereas the others did the low level one. We set ofF early after a good breakfast and, once we hit the town, headed straight uphill. We were surprised how steep the climb was from the start! After passing the first refuge at... Continue Reading →
Today has been a relatively easy day. After a short uphill hike, its been downhill all day. That said, the descent hasn't been easy. It's been very rough underfoot and John and I have used our poles for most of the day. After the first uphill bit, we passed the group, with their mule carrying... Continue Reading →
After a beautiful sunrise and another early start from the refuge, we were treated to lots of marmots and their young close to the path. They're so cute! The path wound its way up the valley getting higher and higher until we reached Col de La Seine and the Italian French border. On the way... Continue Reading →
We had a lovely breakfast in the hotel and then visited the supermarket before heading off. We walked through the narrow and pretty streets of Dolonne before the start of the track. I was rather worried because it was hot already and I was finding even the small hills at the start a struggle, and... Continue Reading →
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 →
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