Posted on #!31mar, 25 Juil 2023 14:48:47 +0200p4731#31mar, 25 Juil 2023 14:48:47 +0200p-2Europe/Paris3131Europe/Parisx31 25 31 -31mar, 25 Juil 2023 14:48:47 +0200p2Europe/Paris3131Europe/Parisx312023mar, 25 Juil 2023 14:48:47 +0200482487 mardi=146#!31mar, 25 Juil 2023 14:48:47 +0200pEurope/Paris7#juillet 25, 2023#!31mar, 25 Juil 2023 14:48:47 +0200p4731#/31mar, 25 Juil 2023 14:48:47 +0200p-2Europe/Paris3131Europe/Parisx31#!31mar, 25 Juil 2023 14:48:47 +0200pEurope/Paris7# by ianhuyton
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A very pleasant day-hike, the Aiguillette des Houches nonetheless provides a stiff climb that is rewarded with a fantastic view. Like the Aiguillette des Possettes at the opposite end of the valley, the Aiguillette des Houches is also a great day hike with splendid…
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The trek to La Jonction is one of the toughest of the classic day hikes around Chamonix. With around 1500 metres of ascent in seven kilometres, the climb feels relentless. The rewards are some of the best up close views of the Chamonix glaciers….
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The Aiguillette des Possettes stands at the head of the Chamonix valley, dividing it into two branches. One leads to Le Tour, culminating in the Col de Balme. The other winds up over the Col du Montets before descending to Vallorcine and the Swiss…
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Along with Lac Blanc, the Grand Balcon Nord is one of the must-do day hikes of the Chamonix Valley. The cable car access lets you get high into the mountains with relatively little effort, taking you straight to awe-inspiring views and a great mountain…
Posted on #!31mar, 26 Mai 2020 18:02:39 +0200p3931#31mar, 26 Mai 2020 18:02:39 +0200p-6Europe/Paris3131Europe/Parisx31 26 31 -31mar, 26 Mai 2020 18:02:39 +0200p6Europe/Paris3131Europe/Parisx312020mar, 26 Mai 2020 18:02:39 +0200026025 mardi=146#!31mar, 26 Mai 2020 18:02:39 +0200pEurope/Paris5#mai 26, 2020#!31mar, 26 Mai 2020 18:02:39 +0200p3931#/31mar, 26 Mai 2020 18:02:39 +0200p-6Europe/Paris3131Europe/Parisx31#!31mar, 26 Mai 2020 18:02:39 +0200pEurope/Paris5# by ianhuyton
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An almost circular walk from Les Deux Alpes to Venosc via the delightful pastures in Le Sapey. Distance: 15km Ascent: 500m Descent: 1100m Sustenance: La Moliere early in the walk, and Venosc village at the end Once a thriving farming community, the isolated hamlet…
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Which long-distance hike is for you? Chamonix has long been a centre for mountain sports of all kinds, and this definitely includes long-distance treks like the TMB. Many hikes of all lengths pass through the valley, from a riverside stroll to a months-long traverse…
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The Col d’Arsine is a beautiful hiking destination at any time of the year I have written a few posts about ski touring around the Col du Lauteret. There is also some great walking in the same area. In fact, many of the ski…
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Low level snow is a bit lacking at the moment in the Oisans, but from 2000m upwards there is decent coverage. Consequently ski touring and snowshoeing are still possible from the road at the Col du Lauteret, while most other popular spots in the…
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At the moment I am working through the International Mountain Leader (IML) award. Part of this means logging mountain walking days outside the UK, so it seems like a good idea to post some route descriptions of the better routes here for others to…
