Tour de Mont Blanc.
20 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
For the next couple of days we are on the same route as the TDMB walkers. Consequently very crowded but more facilities as well.
We walked the first big climb, but could have taken the train. VeryЧитать далее
les contamines
20 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Beautiful day. left Chamonix at 7am. Allen stayed behind as his tent was being fixed and no ready until 9.30.
Long morning of climbing. Hit the high point about 12.30.
Heaps of people walking.Читать далее
ПутешественникNot sure which side of Chamonix you climbed but the ones we saw from cable car a couple of weeks ago were helluva steep!
Путешественникreally sorry to miss you Anne. Hope you got back ok. Yes they were very steep. good rewards from the top though
Les Contamines
21 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Ended up booking into a chalet for the nights. Weekends in campgrounds aren't great.
Caught a shuttle bus to avoid 4km road walking.
Then long climb of about 1400m. It was not too bad, but some TDMBЧитать далее
Landry
22 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Started walking in the cloud. under estimated today. Big climb to 2400 metres.
Allen caught us at the top of the climb.
Stopped at refuge for lunch. 100km runners going past. 9000m elevation climbsЧитать далее
Nancroix
23 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
lazy day today after 2 big days. didn't get in last night until 7pm so started late today. Steady walk up through forest to a lovely town called Piesey Villandry.
Long lunch including raclette andЧитать далее
No movement
24 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ 🌩️ 16 °C
Big thunderstorm from 3am until midday. We stayed put as didn't want to venture high. Walked along to nice restaurant for lunch.
More thunder and hail tonight. Just hoping the tents are ok.
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ПутешественникSome years they get as big as fit. Strong enough to break windshield. But that a rare event, be safe on the way
ПутешественникHi Arman. Yes we were lucky. We will be up close to 3000m tomorrow night so hoping no more. i hope you are walking ok. Tomorrow the Vanoise.
After the storm
24 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
big hail. tent survived ok.
Tignes
25 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ 🌫 10 °C
Finally underway again. another big thunderstorm with hail in the night.
Steady climb all morning up to high col and then dropped down into Tigne. Pretty commercial place but lots of empty shops.Читать далее
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👋 you guys doing so well. i watch the little spot moving on the hexatrek map at times 🌏✔️😆😉
Pralognan
26 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 0 °C
Great night in the refuge. Snowed in the night so very cold in the tent. All our clothes on and zips etc frozen in the morning.
They had a band touring the refuges including carrying theirЧитать далее
Part 2
27 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Steady climb down. Allen got stuck behind a group of Italians.
Dinner at lovely hamlet and then wild camped.
Planning session at bivouac. Some big decisions discussed.
Choices
28 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Bit of a milestone today. We reached 1000 km at Modane. Thought there was a sign but nothing.
We have also decided to change our next route. Hexatrek takes the very scenic and high route through theЧитать далее
ПутешественникThe 3 of you have covered a lot of ground so far - amazing effort ! Your plan sounds a good one ☝️ still a decent walk to Nice
ПутешественникPic of Phil in his speedos at Nice on the way in 3 weeks !
ПутешественникAmazing photos. Thought I was looking at poppa when I saw Allen in the selfie xx
Col de Chaviere Part 1
28 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Fantastic day today as we climbed to our highest pass at 2800m. Beautiful day. Lots of people.
Big climb which took all morning. About 1400m up from memory.
ПутешественникSome amazing pics Phil - beautiful scenery and great for u to get some more sunny days after previous snow / hail
Bonjourno
29 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Today it felt like we crossed into Italy. Went over a pass and everyone speaking Italian.
3 hour climb to Col this morning and then descent down to a refuge for late lunch. Polenta and sausages seemЧитать далее
ПутешественникPlenty i think. He has done many unassisted walks including deserts. Can't even ask for water. has to get from fountain or river.
Italy for a beer
30 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Headed off at 7am after a disruptive night. lots of thunder and rain. a few drips as well unfortunately.
Arrived in Plampinet about 10am. Lovely town but too early for food so coffee andЧитать далее
Briancon
31 июля 2023 г., Франция
Have decided i can't compete with Allen with lake photos so a few from villages. My favourite is the couple kissing.... not staged.
Briancon is a fort city guarding a pass. Walked through after coffeeЧитать далее
Update from Allen.
31 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
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 ThaborЧитать далее
ПутешественникCrazy story about the sheppard dog! 😬 That must have got your blood pumping.
Col fromage
1 августа 2023 г., Франция
After limited sleep a big day. Probably about 28km with a 4.5 hour climb in the afternoon.
Passed through another fort city.
After pizza and beer we tackled the big climb. We were able to camp rightЧитать далее
I bet you inhaled it...great work Team Cave, testing but oh so spectacular from where we are sitting xx [Amanda]
Lac St Anne
2 августа 2023 г., Франция
Had a shorter day today. Couple of hours into town called Ceillac. Lovely ski town. Ended up there for 2 hours. Visited both boulangerie and a cafe.
Steep climb to follow. Up to Lac Mirroir for lunch.Читать далее
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Some great pics lately Phil . Good to see a few sheep for you - no doubt u will be missing your ones 🤙
St Paul sur Ubaye
3 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Tent survived just. We built a wall around which helped.
1 hour to top of Col and then 4 hours down.
We have walked off route to resupply. Gites are available but generally only offer a bed andЧитать далее
ПутешественникAmazing, amazing. Out the gate photos. Would love to be there doing the mahe. Keep it up guys!
Update from Allen
3 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
I really enjoyed Vallouise, dragged myself away about 11am yesterday. It's a lovely alpine town, quite an arty/artisan type place, hanging on to traditional/ heritage values as much as they can. NoneЧитать далее
ПутешественникSure is. I'm trying to sync in with the Refuges more often, they're a great option if you can bivouac there xx
More hail and snow
4 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Had a great day with lots going on.
Steep climb for 2 hours to get back on GR5 route. Lovely valley climbing up but had to wait for sheep and patou to cross.
Lunch in the sun. 30 minutes later hailЧитать далее
ПутешественникI was told the Patou are raised with the sheep almost as part of the flock.
Bousieyas
5 августа 2023 г., Франция
Another great day. Steady climb up to a beautiful lake. Finally got some competition for Allen.
Then a steep climb up to high col. Very steep narrow track down. Wanted to video it but too scared.Читать далее
ПутешественникYou are slowly going to where I was born, I am starting to recognise the name
ПутешественникGreat photos, shows the spectacular but also how rugged some of the country is
St Etienne
6 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
An easier day today. Just 5 hours walking. Think we are starting to get quite tired.
Easy walk up to col and steep down to beautiful village.
Then another col and long downhill to St Etienne. Very hotЧитать далее
ПутешественникWow, sign to Nice - feel like I've been walking in circles in the Alps
Update from Allen Part 1.
7 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
[3/8, 7:27 pm] Allen Parsons France: Good on you. Been enjoying a beer with these lovely guys - Patrick & Patrice. We've been passing each other on & off the last few days. They speak as much EnglishЧитать далее
Allen Part 2
7 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
Hi, I'm at Le Champ du Moulin campground 141km. Been an interesting day. Just after taking the photo of Lac du Lauvitel, I tripped as I turned around & sliced my little finger at the first join on aЧитать далее
Путешественник4 stitches, you really cut yourself properly. Hope it doesn't hinder you with the sticks. I wish you a quick recovery, btw you should know medical assistance and doctors are not expensive in France. Don't hesitate to seek one if needed
ПутешественникThanks Arman, really appreciated them seeing me on a Sunday
ПутешественникI just realized that you're not Philip 🤦 So the tone must have been weird, but hey everything I said still stand. Cheers
ПутешественникBeautiful scenery! I bet that train was tempting 😄
ПутешественникGetting really exciting now.
Путешественникyes train very tempting. would have avoided a 2 hour climb. hope you guys are surviving the cold back there.