Our starting point this morning was in the valley far below.
Today, our seventh day of walking and our eighth day on the Tour du Mont Blanc, the trail led us 8,300 feet up and over the Grand Col Ferret and down into Switzerland. It was quite a climb!
Our first two hours of walking delivered us to Refugio Elena, strategically nestled into the hillside and sporting a spectacular view of the Glacier de Pré de Bar. Coffee on the deck and then it was time to push ahead.
The original Refugio Elena was lost in an avalanche in the 1950s. The Refugios are only open for the short summer season.
We made it to the top in time to enjoy the view during lunch.
We pose for a quick photo at the top of the col.
The Tour du Mont Blanc is taking us to dizzying heights, testing us every step of the way. It hasn't been easy, but it continues to reward us.
We wish our new friends a safe journey as they continue their trek.
We've met some wonderful people on our journeys. It's one of the things we like most about trekking.
We met Dutch teachers Micah and Anna last night in La Vachey. This afternoon we walked to our destination of La Fouly together, the (mostly) gentle downhill allowing for easy conversation.
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Reg & Sue, What a trip! So many great photos … especially the one at the top of the col. Thanks for continuing to share your adventures. Ken
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Absolutely beautiful (I think I say that every day, but every day your pictures are amazingly beautiful).
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