Tour du Mont Blanc


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June 15th 2013
Published: December 23rd 2013
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The circumnavigation of Mont Blanc has been on my trekking wishlist for a long time, so it was great to finally tick the box with a guided Utracks 10-day trip. There was still so much snow and ice that we attempted the trek in a clockwise direction, instead of the usual counter-clockwise way, in the hope that the snow would melt enough to give us a chance of crossing the high passes. As it was, we... Read Full Entry



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day 6 - day hike from Val Ferret to Courmayeurday 6 - day hike from Val Ferret to Courmayeur
day 6 - day hike from Val Ferret to Courmayeur

We did a day hike from the top of Val Ferret via Refugio Bonatti (2025m) and Refugio Bertone (1989m) back to Courmayeur (1224m) - 250m ascent and 800m descent
day 7 - to Les Chapieux (1554m)day 7 - to Les Chapieux (1554m)
day 7 - to Les Chapieux (1554m)

Challenging but freezing day from Val Venay (1572m) to Col de la Seigne (2516m). Trekking through snow with temps of 0c above 2500m and 50km/hour winds - 944m ascent and 962m descent
Pas de tomber ici!Pas de tomber ici!
Pas de tomber ici!

Don't fall here! Understatement from Nicole throughout the trip.










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