PerancisMont Truc45°51’2” N 6°46’12” E 15 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Hiked past the Bioniassay glacier and the rolling slopes of Col du Tricot afterwards descend into the Valley of Les Contamines-Montjoie for lunch.
Then climbed up along an old Roman ridge and past anBaca lagi
PerancisMonts Jovet45°46’42” N 6°42’51” E 15 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Traveled to Les Houches and enjoyed a 24km (14 mi) hike through the stunning countryside to Les Contamines
We set off after breakfast for our first day of hiking. Bus to the village of Les Houches,Baca lagi
PerancisCol de la Croix du Bonhomme45°43’19” N 6°43’3” E PerancisLes Chapieux45°41’47” N 6°44’2” E
16 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Hiked a challenging 18km (11 mi) from Les Contamines to Les Chapieux.
Les Contamines-Montjoie - Les Chapieux7h30m 18km
Began the steep ascent to the Col Du Bonhomme (2329m or 7641 ft), then hiked toBaca lagi
ItaliCourmayeur45°47’48” N 6°58’8” E 17 Ogos 2016, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Passed glacial lakes on the 23km (14 mi) trek from Les Chapieux to the Italian town of Courmayeur.
Climbed through open pastures and snowfield to Col de la Seigne (2516m or 8254 ft) and the borderBaca lagi
ItaliCourmayeur45°47’25” N 6°57’47” E 17 Ogos 2016, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Rest day. Early morning to the SPA after a evening of wiskey and Sangria
ItaliMontita45°50’49” N 7°2’0” E
19 Ogos 2016, Itali ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Hiked the 14km (8.6 mi) from Courmayeur to the Italian Val Ferret. It's a steep climb but the rewarding views are worth it.
Laced the hiking boots back up!
Start the steep climb up to RifugioBaca lagi
SwitzerlandLa Fouly45°55’57” N 7°5’55” E 20 Ogos 2016, Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Embarked on a long, steep hike of 20km (12 mi) followed by a stay in the Swiss mountain village of La Fouly.
Val Ferret - La Fouly 20km
Start towards Arp Nouva, then begin the steep climb across theBaca lagi
SwitzerlandTrient46°3’29” N 6°59’38” E
21 Ogos 2016, Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Follow the "Bovine Way" and trek from La Fouly to Trient. 16km
Taking the Bovine Way, an old trail used to access the flower-filled summer cow pastures high above the valley, we continue along ourBaca lagi
PerancisChamonix45°55’23” N 6°52’46” E
22 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Final day of trekking over the Col de la Balme to the Chamonix valley. 14km
Walk uphill through a large forest and then open alpine slopes to
the Col de Balme (2201m or 7221 ft). Trek the lastBaca lagi
Pengembara
1st big climb ......
Pengembara
And the view down to our 1st lunch spot
Pengembara
Lunch with the best cheese omelette ever