TMB Day 7

The TMB, though originally a trade and shepherds route, was officially created in 1767 by a geologist named Horace Bénédict de Saussure who was attempting to find a way to summit it. He never made it and Mont Blanc was not summitted until 1786.

I never knew how religious Switzerland was as a country. The white cross on their flag symbolizes Christianity (similar to Greece). The rest of the surrounding red denotes valor and bravery. While hiking, wooden crosses adorn the hillsides and towns.

Today we added another 11 miles, climbed 2,700 feet and descended 3,200 feet. Most of the climb was all at once and steep. It offered 270° views with the typical stunning mountain backdrop and glaciers galore. There was a beautiful picnic area at the summit where we had lunch. It was a gorgeous day, hot even, and was back to the typical busyness we have grown accustomed to on the trails.

Tonight, our Refugio feels more like a treehouse than Refugio. It’s the typical dorm style and will once again be sleeping with about 20 or so other weary but happy trekkers. Tomorrow, we trek our way back into France. Bonne NuitLue lisää