Ticks
July 1, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Had to remove 5 ticks off me last night as did a Belgium girl. Fortunately no photos and hopefully no lyme disease.
Alan is back
July 3, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Apologies for lack of posts. Been issues with being able to charge and coverage.
We ended up staying in Les Brenets for an extra day. Had a lovely bbq with Armon, Chloe, Alex Julian. My SpanishRead more
Creux du van
July 4, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Early start. Relatively easy climb in the end. We were up in under 3 hours. Great views although and bit of rain.
Nice walk out through farmland and up to a guarded refuge for the night.
Also anRead more
Our refuge last night
July 5, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Interesting time last night. Thought we would stay in accommodation so we could shower and charge devices.
Made two mistakes. Didn't ask the price or inspect the facilities.
No shower. No power forRead more
Wednesday afternoon
July 5, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Weather improved this afternoon. After a beer at 4 pm, a steep climb with views over Lac Lac Leman.
We were going to camp down low but stopped at 7 pm to camp. Hope to get a sunrise tomorrow morning.Read more
Mont Tendre
July 6, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Big day today. Passed 30km for the day including some big elevation metres.
Currently camping on the highest point of Swiss Jura. Magnificent views of Alps and Mont Blanc. Beautiful butRead more
Sunrise on Mont Tendre
July 7, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Oops
July 7, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Neither the cow nor i had read the sign
St Cergue
July 7, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Parked up at a campground here. only about 25km but felt long.
Same again tomorrow to finish first leg. Feeling quite jaded after yesterday. looking forward to a couple of days off and visiting ourRead more
Lake Leman
July 8, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Well we have finished the first leg. Made it to Lake Leman about 4pm. Nice walk up to radar site and then very hot walk through to the lake.
Claudia and Pierre-Yves very kindly picked us up. Had aRead more
Fechy
July 10, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We have had a lovely couple of days with Pierre-Yves and Claudia. They were incredibly kind. Evenings were a bit dangerous as Pierre-Yves is a very generous host.
Hopefully we can return the favorRead more
Thonan
July 10, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Nice trip over on ferry. Very hot at 34 degrees.
Pierre-Yves and Claudia very kindly gave us some beautiful wine to carry. Unfortunately we decided weight was an issue so we had to drink tonight.Read more
The Alps. Day 1
July 11, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Left Thonon just after 6am. beautiful city but very hot. 25km today with 1200m elevation.
Managed to hang with Allen until 3pm. Heat and elevation slowed us up a bit.
Currently holed up with a lurkingRead more
Update from Allen
July 11, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
I'm in a Farmers barn just down from Mt Baron. Looks like it could be significant weather so thought it better to find a place now to hunker down ...... Farmer is busy putting cows in stallsRead more
Thunderstorm
July 12, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Pretty intense night with not much sleep. Thunderstorms all night. tent ok thankfully. no update from Allen yet.
Certainly felt pretty helpless lying in a tent.
Allen
July 12, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Bit of a late start. Little sleep because of the storm. Tent survived.
Started walking at 8. Saw were Allen slept. About lunchtime came around a corner and there is Allen sitting by lake. NeverRead more
Heading high
July 13, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Chance to restock and have a coffee at 8am in lovely in village
Again very hot.
Allen keen to get a move on so left us early. We saw him briefly at 3pm and 5pm. Only thing that slows him down is anRead more
Along the border
July 17, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Very cold night. Tent almost frozen.
Early climb and the a traverse along a high ridge. Ski lifts everywhere and lots of GR5 walkers. Quite nice as we a fitter than most of them so able to actuallyRead more
Change in plans
July 17, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Last night stealth camped in a forest. Had to try to hide the tent.
Yesterday was very hot and lots of steep climbing. Consequently we decided to change our route and do 2 days on GR5. This would be 2Read more
Long day to Chamonix
July 17, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Got up hoping to get some great sunrise photos to be greeted by cloud unfortunately.
Walked up to a pass hoping it would clear to see what the guide said was one of the best views in the Alps. SelfieRead more
Allen's photos.
July 17, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
I rest my case
July 17, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Allen just sent an update. he has now started carrying a beer with him.
His last two photos. Getting in practice for the World Cup
Chamonix
July 18, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Took the bus to Chamonix. Tour de France is here for a couple of days so teeming with people. Bit of a shock after all the solitude.
Beautiful town in parts. Mountains around are spectacular. MoreRead more
Chamonix day 2.
July 18, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
2pm and just waiting for Allen to come in. Beer waiting in fridge.
Quite a warm muggy day. Feels like thunderstorm weather.
Been a tourist this morning. Did like the look of the meringues.
AlsoRead more
Photos from Allen
July 19, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Had a great day with Allen. 2 days off for us. Thunderstorms in the night turned the river through Chamonix into a torrent.
Out tonight to early celebrate his birthday before we hit the hillsRead more
TravelerA Belgium girl had to remove 5 ticks off you? That seems quite a lot to ask of someone Phil!? 😳😂
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Travelerhaha Kate. That gets me back for the Audi picture.
TravelerWhat's your Annecy eta? Or too difficult to know? We go to Majorca on Sunday for 5 days. Shoes and electrolytes waiting ✋️😍