September 7, 2024 up, up, down, down, down, down! C’est fini!

I finished the Tour du Mont Blanc today with a hike up to Col du Brévent and a descent all the way down to Les Houches where I started on August 29. The ascent was not insignificant at 2,146 feet, but today was all about the descent. It was 5,552 feet!  Much of it was very steep and rocky. 



I’ll make one more post on this blog with some last thoughts. Thanks everyone for following along with me!


Morning walk in Chamonix to catch the cable car 

The top of the Planpraz cable car

Starting the hike looking up to the high point for the day, Le Brévent




Getting closer 


I finally saw an Ibex. She was eyeing someone’s jacket on a rock. I think she wanted to take a bite. 





Find the trail 









Lunch stop 

A video of my lunch stop.

The start of the big descent 

I was delayed many times by blueberries (and raspberries too)

The destination, the floor of the Chamonix valley 

There were several places with ladders, chain holds, bolted steps, etc.

A camera looking across the valley to help spot avalanches

Getting closer to Les Houches in the valley 

A big Statue de Christ-Roi built in the 1930’s overlooking the city 

Gelato at the end of the day 

Comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2024 at 7:58 AM

    Well done! Strong work!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2024 at 7:59 AM

    Terry, Diz, Ted

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2024 at 7:42 AM

    Bill, this was absolutely breathtaking! Even from my chair, it took my breath away! Congratulations on your achievement! Lorna

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