Update from Allen.

Meanwhile back on the Hexatrek .....Last couple of days in the northern section of the Alps was great. Meandering from beautiful glacial lac to glacial lac with a trip up the legendary Mt Thabor thrown in.
Crossed into the southern section of the Alps at Col de Galibier / Col du Lautaret, legendary among cyclists as the pass of the Alps most often taken by the Tour de France Peloton (motorbikes & sports car enthusiasts like it also).
Currently in Les Ecrins national park, which is just beautiful. Even being bailed up by a massive dog protecting a mob of sheep didn't put me off - no photos, was concentrating on self preservation, had to go back & cross a river to get around.
Catching up on myself in Vallouise at the moment, a busy alpine town a bit like a smaller Chamonix. Big day with a 1600m climb tomorrowLæs mere