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Approaching Lac BLanc

Tour Mont Blanc – Les Houches – Les Contamines – Les Chapieux – Refugio Elisabetta – Courmayeur – Refugio Bonatti – La Foule – Champex – Col de la Forclaz – Tre Le Champ – Refuge du Lac Blanc

22/06/2016 – 2/07/2016   Tour Mont Blanc    

                                              FRANCE – SWITZERLAND – ITALY

Distance: 206km   Total Ascent: 12400m   Total Descent: 12400m   Time:  67 hours

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

Chamonix was our entry point to the area and a great place to make final preparations for our planned eleven day hike around Mont Blanc. After enjoying Monday night and Tuesday morning exploring the town and admiring the surrounding mountains it was time to leave. A short local train ride had us in Les Houches. From here it was a short walk up a  hill to our accomodation. Continue reading

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