Climbing the Chartreuse fence

This unexpected week of waiting by touring the high mountains was over, and it had been brilliant. Thanks to no-plan-is-the-best-plan Elo! As I had no answer to where I will go now except "North", she gave me the next mission: climb up over the Chartreuse mountains. These create a giant fence to the north and seem to catch all the clouds at their top.

I climbed up towards Dent de Crolles, a peak that does indeed look like a human tooth from various angles. I pumped away at the pedals till I reached Col du Coq at 1434 m, a good 1100 m climb. I found a grassy plain at the top and pitched my tent. It felt good to be home in it again! And good timing too because soon after was heavy rain and thunderstorm going into the night.Read more