2018. Tour Du Mont Blanc

August 2018.
A two week circuit of the Mont Blanc massive in the Alps starting and ending in Chamonix, France.
Walking from France into Switzerland and Italy, this is a challenging trip with ascents (and decsents) of at least 1000 meteres most days.
A full and beautiful range of alpine scenery with snowy peaks, glaciers and lush green alpine meadows.
Tour ref. TWB
First sight of our tents .. and the mountains
Camping Les Marmottes
Our campsite, Les Marmottes
View from the campsite at dusk - the Mont Blanc massif
Aiguille du Midi
Very atmospheric
Early morning view
Chamonix town centre - looking to Mont Blanc
Telecabin station at Les Praz
Panorama from the viewing area, La Flegere
All ready to start the trek
Looking back to La Flegere
Time for a 'water stop'
Lunch spot at Lac Blanc
Wooden 'steps' ...
... and ladders to descend
Magnificent views from le Grand Balcon
Final approach to Les Frasserands
Declan getting to grips with the mystical art of tent-packing ...
Chalet, Les Frasserands
Appreciating yesterday's long decsent
Final approach to the Col de Balme ... and Switzerland
Almost there. Approaching our campsite at Trient
The thunerstorm
Not used to man-made features
Secret bunker, Col de Forclaz
Bon Jour, ladies
Enjoying a short break in the shade
Leaving Champex
Guess who ...?
Lotte and Karen
Karen out in front
Champers for reaching the top
Declan getting nervous
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