Today we hiked from 10:30-4:45, with about a 1-1/2 hr break at the Col de Balme. The hike up to the Col was much more difficult than I was expecting. We gained 2400 ft. from Le Tour. Mocking us the whole way were gondolas and lifts, but that would be cheating! The views made it well worthwhile, though – especially of Mont Blanc.
At the Col, we had lunch and then napped for 45-60 minutes! We were beat. The trail since hasn’t been difficult, just along the side of this mountain. We decided to camp tonight (even though it’s illegal, for whatever reason). It’s been nice to have this amazing vista to ourselves. Only problem is there’s no room for a tent because the hillside is steep and rocky. So we will be sleeping at a bit of an angle but hopefully won’t roll away!
I’m enjoying our food – salami, local cheese, baguettes, nutella, chocolate, fruit, and wine. ☺ Sleeping outside is great, this makes the trip feel more like what we usually enjoy doing outside.
the dinner table
view of Mont Blanc on the way up the Col de Balme
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